Tyco, Valence to co-develop Li-on telecom battery

Tyco Electronics Power Systems Inc., a supplier of telecommunications power equipment, and Valence Technology Inc., a developer and manufacturer of Saphion technology and Li-on polymer rechargeable batteries, have collaborated to evaluate and develop Valence's Saphion Li-on technology as a standby power solution for the telecommunications industry.

The two companies have signed a Mutual Scope of Work for a Technology Evaluation Phase agreement which will include the testing, qualification, and market development of Saphion technology lithium-ion battery solutions.

Prototypes of these back-up devices are expected to launch early next year.