Battery pack with cells of different capacities electrically coupled in parallel

摘要

The disclosed embodiments provide a battery pack for use with a portable electronic device. The battery pack includes a first set of cells with different capacities electrically coupled in a parallel configuration. Cells within the first set of cells may also have different thicknesses and/or dimensions. The first set of cells is arranged within the battery pack to facilitate efficient use of space within a portable electronic device. For example, the first set of cells may be arranged to accommodate components in the portable electronic device.

主权项

1. An electronic device, comprising:
one or more electronic components; a first set of battery cells enclosed in flexible pouches, having different capacities and dimensions, and electrically coupled in a parallel configuration; and a second set of battery cells enclosed in flexible pouches, having different capacities and dimensions, and electrically coupled in a parallel configuration, the second set of battery cells having substantially the same capacity as the first set of battery cells and being electrically coupled in series with the first set of battery cells; wherein the first and second sets of battery cells are arranged to accommodate the electronic components and maximize the use of free space within the electronic device.