Lilliputian
has developed a completely unique power system using MEMs technology on a
silicon chip. The chips are powered by butane converted to electricity with a
micro solid oxide fuel cell to provide an order-of-magnitude run-time
improvement over Li-Ion batteries in the same form factor.
Chrysalix
take: Mike Sherman
1.
What is the insight that led to Chrysalix investing?
The
increasing functionality of portable electronics with always-on connectivity is
being strangled by the capability of today’s battery technology. In order to
effectively replacing the battery in portable electronics you must provide a
radical increase in performance.
2.
What is the company’s biggest strength?
Lilliputian
has an outstanding technical team of MEMs experts pushing the boundaries of
current technology capabilities. They have successfully applied world leading
expertise in many disciplines to produce completely unique power systems with
unparalleled performance.
3.
What is the implication of this company being successful?
Lilliputian
could realize the vision of always on computing and connectivity and enabling
the backlog of functionality in smart phones and other portable electronics
devices currently limited by insufficient power. Lilliputian allows weeks of
runtime without ever needing a plug, and instant recharge with the click of a
cartridge.
