Industry White Paper

Why Using PassThru™ Technology Can Help Extend an Energy Storage System’s Life

July 13, 2023 by Analog Devices
Topics Covered
  • Understanding Supercapacitors
  • What Is PassThru™ Mode?
  • How PassThru™ Mode Extends the Life of an Energy Storage System

White Paper Overview

PassThru™ mode is a controller operation that enables a power source to connect to a load directly. PassThru™ mode is used in buck-boost or boost converters to improve efficiency and electromagnetic compatibility.1,2 This article from Analog Devices explains the benefits of controllers equipped with PassThru™ technology vs. other controllers, as well as how PassThru™ mode can extend the life of an energy storage system and specifically a supercapacitor’s total operating time.

Explore topic such as:

  • Understanding Supercapacitors
  • What Is PassThru™ Mode?
  • How PassThru™ Mode Extends the Life of an Energy Storage System