(NRD: Grand Island, NY) -- NRD, a global manufacturer of advanced nuclear materials, announces the release of its NBV series, a nickel-63-fueled, solid-state betavoltaic nuclear battery power cell designed to provide continuous, maintenance-free power for ultralow power electronics over operational timelines that extend beyond a century.

The NBV series converts beta-decay energy into electrical power in a sealed solid-state architecture. It’s designed for remote and inaccessible environments where conventional batteries, servicing, and replacement cycles are impractical.

Shel Alfiero, NRD’s CEO, says, “Simply stated, critical mission sets collapse if a component, such as a battery, within the power matrix is compromised or fails. NRD’s NBV series is a high-integrity, maintenance-free micropower solution for applications that demand protracted reliability and consistent power in exacting and hostile environments where battery replacement is not a realistic option.”

Kevin Heffler, NRD chief operations officer, says, “This launch is a milestone as NRD translates decades of regulated nuclear materials expertise into next-generation power solutions. NRD is a licensed manufacturer with six in-house radiological laboratories and a dedicated, mature health physics department, and a robust radiation safety program built to support scalable production and long-term customer programs.”

Typical performance includes a power output range of 5 nW–500 nW, an open-circuit voltage of 1.0 V–20.0 V, and a nominal current of 7.5 nA–33 nA, all contained within a 20 mm x 20 mm x 12 mm form factor. Performance and packaging are configurable based on integration requirements.

Target applications include: commercial and industrial condition monitoring; metrology and data logging; unattended sensing and secure keep-alive functions; remote environmental monitoring; AI-enabled autonomous and robotic systems that require always-ready, keep-alive power for state retention; security; and long-duration health monitoring with minimal maintenance.

For further information, contact Sarah Taravella, marketing specialist at NRD, (716) 773–7634, staravella@nrdllc.com, or visit www.nrdllc.com.