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Toshiba Dynario™ direct methanol fuel-cell, charge on the go


Toshiba Dynario™, direct methanol fuel-cell
Toshiba to launch its first direct methanol fuel-cell product Dynario™, an external power source that delivers power to mobile digital consumer products. Dynario™, together with a dedicated fuel cartridge will be launched in Japan, in a limited edition of 3,000 units. Dynario™’s DMFC delivers almost instant refueling that untethers electrical equipment from AC adapters and power outlets. It runs on mix of methanol and ambient oxygen, and the chemical reaction between the two in the fuel cell produces electricity.

The palm-sized Dynario™ is Toshiba’s first DMFC product. Once fueled with an injection of methanol solution from its dedicated cartridge, Dynario™ starts to generate electricity that is delivered to a digital consumer product—a mobile phone or a digital media player—via a USB cable. On a single refill of methanol which can be made in an instant period (around 20 seconds), Dynario™ can generate enough power to charge two typical mobile phones.

Specifications:
Dynario™ (DMFC)

Model No.

PF60A000001
Fuel cell type Direct Methanol Fuel Cell
Fuel Highly-concentrated methanol

(through dedicated cartridge)
Output[1] DC5V-400mA
External dimensions Approx. W150 x D21 x H74.5 mm

(when rotary stand is housed)
Weight Approx. 280g (without fuel)
Fuel tank capacity 14ml
Operating temperature and humidity range From 10 to 35 degrees C; from 30 to 90% relative humidity

(no condensation)
Input DC5V-500mA
Accessories Output cable, input cable, cover and instruction manual

Fuel cartridge

Model No.

MC050A00001
Content Highly-concentrated methanol
Outside Dimension W62 x D29.1x H122 mm
Weight Approx. 92g
Capacity 50ml

Dynario™ (DMFC) will be exclusively available at Shop1048 (http://shop1048.jp/), Toshiba’s direct-order web site, Orders will be accepted from October 22, and shipping will start on October 29.

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