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Selecting the right supercapacitor for energy-harvesting BLE and LoRa applications

Select the right supercapacitor for your energy-harvesting systems, with theory and measured results for BLE and LoRaWAN applications.

February 2, 2026

Performance of LTE power save modes on Nordic’s nRF9151-DK

Nordic’s nRF9151-DK power consumption analysis, highlighting how firmware configuration, debug vs. production builds, and power save modes affect energy use.

January 5, 2026

GPIO examples for power measurements on the Otii Arc and Otii Ace

Explore how Otii Arc/Ace’s expansion port and GPIO pins can trigger or alert about power measurements.

December 15, 2025

New release: Otii software 3.6

This major software release incorporates highly requested features that enhance data analysis and UX and further streamline automated testing & licensing.

November 27, 2025

AAA battery testing made easy with Otii Ace Pro and Otii Battery Toolbox

Five brands of AAA alkaline batteries were tested under various discharge conditions, demonstrating how Otii simplifies the process.

November 24, 2025

Accelerating low-power electronics development with automated power testing

Streamline low-power device development with automated power testing using the Otii Automation Toolbox. Optimize battery life, catch regressions early, and scale power profiling across your CI pipeline.

October 29, 2025

Automating power measurements using C#

Real power of a developer tool is its ability to automate tasks. You can automate your regression, benchmark and CI tests using C# with Otii Automation Toolbox.

October 22, 2025

Potato vs Grapefruit: Which makes the best battery?

From lemons to ambient IoT: We test potato battery vs. grapefruit, measuring every microamp with Otii Arc Pro to see which can power a IoT device.

October 1, 2025

Evaluating energy storage for your solar IoT

We showcase the method and tools you can use to assess energy storage performance, including charge/discharge behavior, storage capacity, and efficiency of a battery or super capacitor.

August 20, 2025

Is a photovoltaic cell enough to power your IoT solar device?

Learn how to measure the energy it generates under illumination, and how to assess the efficiency of energy transfer from the PV cell to the storage system.

August 19, 2025

Sleep time impact on lithium thionyl chloride battery performance

In this article, we focus specifically on the role of sleep time—the duration a battery remains at rest without load or activity—and how it contributes to passivation buildup.

Measuring LTE power save modes on Nordic’s nRF9151-DK

PSM and eDRX are key to long battery life in cellular IoT. This study shows how to evaluate the modes in Otii using the Nordic nRF9151-DK.

Battery passivation effects in lithium thionyl chloride batteries after 4.5 years of storage

We demonstrate the setup and investigate the effects of battery passivation of a Saft LiSOCl₂ battery that has been in storage.

Shared license pool for low-power test automation

The Otii Automation Toolbox allows users to set up a shared license pool for their low-power test automation.

Rethinking low-power testing: Why we built Otii

In the test & measurement world, the standard has long been big, specialized instruments – built for narrow tasks for one or two experts in the lab. We saw an opportunity to do things differently.

Otii Toolboxes now available on Mouser Electronics

Otii Battery and Automation Toolboxes perpetual licenses are now available on Mouser Electronics!

February 13, 2025

Otii Toolboxes licenses now available via DigiKey

Otii Battery and Automation Toolboxes perpetual licenses are now available on DigiKey!

February 6, 2025

Embedded power testing with a compact and scalable setup

Connecting multiple Otii instruments to a single computer enables a compact and scalable system for automated power testing of embedded systems and batteries.

January 30, 2025

Automatic switching between debugger and power measurements

Automate power measurements using switch board to control debugger or USB for your device under test.

January 24, 2025

Expanding Otii Product Suite reach across India with Nihon Denkei India

Qoitech partners with Nihon Denkei India to expand access to the Otii Product Suite across India, bringing energy optimization tools closer to engineering teams.

December 13, 2024

Emulate battery charging with Otii Ace Pro

Otii Ace Pro now seamlessly emulates battery charging for embedded devices. Transforms how you approach battery emulation and validation.

November 28, 2024

The limits of battery datasheets in IoT developments

Battery datasheets give IoT developers essential specs, but they fall short in real-world applications. This article explores the limits of datasheets and emphasizes the need for customized testing to accurately predict battery life and optimize device performance.

November 6, 2024

Automation with Python: Power measurements using Otii

The real power of a power measurement instrument is in its ability to automate repetitive tasks. With the Otii Automation Toolbox, you can streamline development workflows using Python.

October 23, 2024

Analyzing energy consumption of CPython

A study on CPython’s energy consumption, analyzed using the Otii Product Suite, reveals that newer versions boost power efficiency by over 8%

October 11, 2024

New API is making battery emulation a breeze for IoT devices

New feature release: New API to automate battery emulation for IoT and embedded devices. Check out the Python script and battery profiles in our Github.

September 26, 2024

How accurate is your low current measurement?

When it comes to low current measurement instruments, it’s important to consider the accuracy. Let’s dig into the topic and compare Otii Ace and Arc with others.

September 6, 2024

The hidden cost of IoT: Why battery life must be a top priority

The total cost of ownership (TCO) for IoT is often underestimated, particularly regarding battery life. Ongoing maintenance and replacement costs, driven by battery life, can quickly rise if not properly managed.

August 14, 2024

Harnessing light energy for embedded and IoT devices

Light energy for embedded is one of the keys for battery-less IoT implementations. We explore the process of evaluating IoT photovoltaic systems.

Power measurements in functional testing with Raspberry Pi and Otii

The latest Otii software supports automated functional testing with Raspberry Pi, streamlining comprehensive testing in development workflows.

New documentation release for Otii Product Suite

New documentation for Otii Product Suite is designed to enhance user experience and provide clear guidance on utilizing Otii products fully.

Updated license model and Otii software release

Download the Otii software 3.5 and get access to all the features that previously required a Pro license – free of charge.

Profiling and emulating IoT battery chemistries

Battery profiling of two distinct battery chemistries from multiple brands.

February 8, 2024

Four steps for a successful IoT battery selection

A case study on choosing the right battery for better IoT performance.

February 1, 2024

Choosing the right battery for IoT devices

Ensure optimal performance and longevity of IoT devices by choosing the right battery.

January 25, 2024

Optimizing battery life of LPWAN IoT devices

For a successful deployment of IoT devices, it’s essential to effectively manage and consider battery life.

January 17, 2024

Exploring strategies for long LPWAN battery life performance

Explore strategies for extending battery life in IoT devices during product development.

January 10, 2024

Webinar on optimizing cellular IoT power efficiency

This webinar will highlight how Otii empowers and supports developers in optimizing cellular power management.

January 10, 2024

Smart lab power supply for IoT and embedded devices

New generation of lab power supply is programmable, multifunctional and light.

December 20, 2023

Evaluating power efficiency in regression tests for embedded and IoT systems

The importance of power-focused regression testing. Learn more.

December 19, 2023

PFET for reverse voltage polarity protection

Choosing the right PFET as reverse polarity protection for a battery-driven device.

December 18, 2023

Ampere-hours vs watt-hours – how to assess battery capacity

Learn the difference between battery charge and capacity. Understand how these concepts vary.

December 11, 2023

Impact of temperature on IoT battery life

One of the key factors that impact battery performance is temperature. In a datasheet, battery performance is usually presented for typical usage at room temperature.

December 1, 2023

Leveraging debug UART logs for power profiling

Visualize energy consumption profile of IoT device to achieve low power design and extended battery life with Otii.

November 19, 2023

How to assess IoT solar panel performance using Otii Ace Pro

Voltaic uses Otii Ace Pro for solar panel IV curve testing and remote charging solutions powered by solar energy.

November 2, 2023

Introducing Battery Validation

Using your Otii Ace Pro, you can now test batteries for benchmarking, aging, and stability right on your bench.

October 6, 2023

Maximizing IoT battery performance in LPWAN devices

Discover Qoitech’s latest white paper on matching the device power profile with the right battery performance.

September 15, 2023

Qoitech on Amp Hour podcast: Software Defined Power Supplies

Podcast with The Amp Hour, exploring tattoo machine power supplies and battery cycling. A must for hardware enthusiasts.

August 10, 2023

How to pick the right battery for IoT devices

Battery performance affects device efficiency and functionality. Discover how to optimize battery life for IoT devices.

Offline license for Otii Ace Pro

New Otii software release allows for offline license for power measurements and analysis with limited or no access to internet.

Qoitech at Embedded World 2023

New product and software releases when Qoitech and partners demos at Embedded World 2023 in Germany.

Can I power my device with an energy harvester?

Learn about energy consumption measurement, solar panel usage for energy harvesting, and energy balance calculation.

September 30, 2022

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