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Intel Makes Lilliputian Butane Powered Fuel Cell Battery Deal

Lilliputian Systems Inc, developer of the world’s first fuel cell battery replacement powered by butane cartridges for consumer electronics devices, has announced that it has signed a wafer manufacturing supply agreement with computer chip manufacture Intel. Intel Capital, Intel Corporation’s global investment arm, has also taken an equity stake in Lilliputian Systems.

Brian Krzanich, senior vice president and general manager of manufacturing and supply chain for Intel Corporation, said: “Intel recognises that portable power solutions will be essential to consumer electronics devices and is committed to manufacturing Lilliputian’s technology. We’re pleased to work with such an exciting company with strong technology, an experienced team and blue chip investors and look forward to helping bring the silicon power cell technology and the USB MPS product to market.”

Intel Capital’s equity stake ensures that Lilliputian Systems is able to manufacture in large volumes.

Keith Larson, vice president of Intel Capital, said: “As computing and communication devices become more mobile, demand has increased for portable power solutions that allow consumers the ability to use their electronic devices for greater periods of time without having to plug them in. With this investment, we are bringing together the advanced expertise of our manufacturing team with Lilliputian Systems’ innovative start up technologies in an investment deal that could help deliver significant power and energy improvements for consumer electronics.”

Lilliputian Systems says that, following an extensive search, it selected Intel as its wafer manufacturing supplier due to Intel’s manufacturing experience, financial strength and consistent history and commitment to delivering high quality silicon wafer products to the consumer electronics industry. Intel will manufacture and supply production wafers, which are critical in the production of all of Lilliputian Systems’ product lines, including its first product, a USB mobile power system.

Lilliputian Systems’ CEO Ken Lazarus said: “Intel is world renowned for its technology leadership, innovation and silicon wafer manufacturing expertise. We are pleased to have their talents focused on helping us commercialise our revolutionary technology. As we move into high volume manufacturing, we are confident our agreement with Intel will enable us to meet the significant customer demand for our products.”

Wafer manufacturing will be conducted at Intel’s facility in Massachusetts, and activities to support manufacture will start immediately.

Mouli Ramani, vice president of business development at Lilliputian Systems, said: “This announcement ensures that we can offer our revolutionary Silicon Power Cell and Personal Power solutions to customers worldwide with industry leading quality and reliability.”

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