IMSAK POWER START is a hybrid jump starter combining a 6S supercapacitor bank with a 4S1P 18650 lithium-ion battery.
By leveraging the supercap's instantaneous high-current discharge capability and the lithium battery's energy storage capacity simultaneously,
it ensures reliable vehicle cranking even in extreme environments.
Hybrid Design
Dual power: supercap (instant high current) + lithium (energy storage) for complementary operation
Extreme Environment Operation
Full range operation from -40°C to +65°C. Supercaps suffer no performance degradation in sub-zero temperatures
Premium Case
137 x 102 x 113.2mm, precision 3D printed case. Insert nuts + O-ring waterproofing
02 Core Specifications
Available in two configurations: 200F Lightweight and 350F High-Power.
Both use the same case and PCB, differing only in supercapacitor capacity.
Spec
200F Lightweight
350F High-Power
Supercap Config
6S x 200F (BCAP0200)
6S x 350F (BCAP0350)
Stored Energy
4,374J (1.2Wh)
7,654J (2.1Wh)
Peak Current
400A
400A
Cranking Duration
3 sec
5 sec
Starts Per Charge
~20 starts/charge
~30 starts/charge
Supercap Charge Time
18 sec
30 sec
Battery Charge Time
90 min
90 min
Operating Temp
-40 ~ 65°C
-40 ~ 65°C
Lifespan (Cycles)
1,000,000+
1,000,000+
USB Output
5V / 4.6A (2 ports)
5V / 4.6A (2 ports)
Weight
~850g
~1,100g
Dimensions
137 x 102 x 113mm
137 x 102 x 113mm
Manufacturing Cost
₩88,000 ($65)
₩106,000 ($79)
Target Price
₩148,000
₩198,000
200F Lightweight Margin
Cost ₩88,000 → Price ₩148,000
Margin 68%
350F High-Power Margin
Cost ₩106,000 → Price ₩198,000
Margin 87%
03 Competitor Comparison
Comparison of key specifications against major jump starter products on the market.
IMSAK POWER START combines the advantages of both supercap and lithium with its hybrid approach.
Spec
IMSAK PS
NOCO GB40
HULKMAN Alpha85
Fanttik T8
Autowit SC2
Type
Supercap+Lithium
Lithium
Lithium
Lithium
Supercap Only
Peak Current
400A
1000A
2000A
1500A
800A
Operating Temp
-40°C
-20°C
-15°C
-10°C
-40°C
Charge Time
18 sec+90 min
3 hours
2 hours
2.5 hours
Instant (vehicle)
USB Output
5V 4.6A
5V 2.4A
5V 3A
5V 2.4A
None
Lifespan
1M cycles
500 cycles
500 cycles
500 cycles
1M cycles
Price
$120-180
$125-250
$100-140
$80-110
$89-130
Display
7-seg 4-digit
LED bar
3.3" LCD
OLED
LED segment
✓
IMSAK Strengths
Extreme Low-Temp Operation (-40°C)
Lithium-only products limited to -10~-20°C. IMSAK starts instantly at -40°C thanks to supercaps
1M cycles Cycle Lifespan
Lithium 500 cycles vs Supercap 1,000,000 cycles. Virtually permanent use
Ultra-Fast Supercap Charge (18 sec)
Lithium requires 2~3 hours vs Supercap ready in just 18 seconds
USB 5V/4.6A Dual Port
Best-in-class USB output among competitors. Capable of fast-charging tablets
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Considerations
Peak Current 400A
May be insufficient for large SUVs/trucks. Targets passenger cars (2.0L and under) and small diesels
Price Range $120-180
Same or slightly higher than lithium-only. Differentiation needed through quality and lifespan
Initial Brand Awareness
As a new brand, lower recognition vs NOCO/HULKMAN. Marketing strategy is critical
4. Power Architecture
Complete power flow — from input to cranking output
Supercap Balancing
Each cell has a parallel 10 ohm resistor + 2.7V zener diode. During charging, if any cell exceeds 2.7V the zener conducts and the resistor bleeds excess current, preventing overvoltage damage. This passive balancing ensures all 6 cells charge evenly to 2.7V each, giving a stable 16.2V total.
TM1637 Display
4-digit 7-segment LED display module
Protocol: Custom 2-wire (not I2C)
Shows: Supercap voltage (e.g., "16.2")
Brightness: 8 levels, auto-dim at night
Update rate: 2Hz during charge, 10Hz during crank
8. Firmware State Machine
The ATtiny1614 firmware operates as a finite state machine (FSM) with 5 states. Each state independently controls LEDs, buzzer, display, and MOSFET output.
FSM Design Principles: All state transitions are unidirectional, and abnormal terminations (brownout, timeout) must pass through a safe state (COOLDOWN or LOW_BATT) before returning to IDLE. There is no direct transition from CRANKING to IDLE.
9. TM1637 Display Modes
The 4-digit 7-segment display (TM1637) uses different display modes for each state. The colon (:) blinks at 500ms in IDLE and stays solid in ARMED.
TM1637 Control Specifications
Comm 2-wire (CLK + DIO), bit-bang
Brightness 8 levels (0x88~0x8F), CRANKING = max
Update 200ms interval (CRANKING: 100ms)
Decimal Voltage decimal via Digit 2 DP bit
Colon Digit 2 bit7 (0x80) toggle
Current Draw < 80mA (all segments lit)
10. Safety Features
IMSAK Power Start protects users and equipment through 8 independent safety mechanisms. Software triple (hold/timer/ADC) + Hardware triple (PTC/guard ring/gasket) architecture.
Safety Feature
Implementation
Threshold
Action
Description
Hold-to-Start
500ms button hold
500ms
Accidental prevention
Button must be held for 500ms+ to transition from ST_ARMED to ST_CRANKING. Momentary touches cannot trigger cranking.
Auto Cutoff
Hardware Timer
5 sec
Over-discharge protection
5-second timer starts upon entering CRANKING state. On timeout, MOSFET is forced OFF and transitions to COOLDOWN.
Low Voltage Protection
ADC Monitoring
<10V start blocked
Damage prevention
When VCAP < 10V, transitions from ST_IDLE to ST_LOW_BATT. Blocks cranking entry entirely to protect cells.
Brownout Protection
Real-time ADC
<8V immediate stop
Cell protection
If VCAP drops below 8V during cranking, MOSFET immediately turns OFF. Prevents permanent damage from supercap over-discharge.
Forced Cooldown
Software Timer
10s wait
Overheating prevention
10-second mandatory wait after cranking ends. Ensures heat dissipation time for MOSFETs, wiring, and supercaps.
PTC Fuse
Self-resetting Fuse
2.5A/port
USB overcurrent
2.5A PTC fuse on each USB-A port. Auto-trips on overcurrent, auto-resets after temperature recovery.
Button Guard Ring
Physical Ring
Ø22mm ring
Accidental actuation prevention
3mm-high guard ring around START button. Prevents accidental presses in pockets/bags.
Safety Rating: IEC 62133 (lithium battery safety), KS C IEC 61000 (EMC) standards. KC certification required for mass production (household electrical appliances).
11. Case 3D Design
137 x 102 x 113.2mm 2-part clamshell structure. Based on 3D printed (PLA/PETG) prototype. Below is a cross-section along the 137mm width direction.
Premium Feature List (15 items)
01 2-Part Clamshell Structure
02 M3 Insert Nuts x4
03 Silicone Gasket Groove (IP44)
04 Ergonomic Grip Ribs
05 Ø22mm Button Guard Ring
06 TM1637 Display Window
07 RGB LED Light Pipe
08 Bulkhead DC Jack Mount
09 Recessed USB-A Ports x2
10 Ventilation Louvers (Side)
11 18650 Snap-Fit Cradle
12 Supercap 3+3 Alignment Ribs
13 PCB Standoffs x4
14 Non-Slip Rubber Feet x4
15 Cable Strain Relief
12. BOM Summary (Bill of Materials)
Complete parts list for both 200F Lightweight and 350F High-Power configurations. Unit prices based on 2026 domestic small-lot (10pcs) purchasing.
12-1. Main Board BOM
Component
Model
Package
Qty
Unit Price
Subtotal
Function
MCU
ATtiny1614
SOIC-14
1
¥2,500
¥2,500
Control/Monitor
Gate Driver
TC4427CPA
SOIC-8
1
¥2,000
¥2,000
MOSFET Drive
LDO
AMS1117-3.3
SOT-223
1
¥800
¥800
3.3V Supply
Boost
MT3608
SOT-23-6
1
¥1,200
¥1,200
Supercap Charge
Buck
XL4015E1
TO-263-5L
1
¥1,800
¥1,800
USB 5V
MOSFET
IRFS3077
D2PAK
4
¥1,000
¥4,000
Cranking Switch
Schottky
SS34
SMA
1
¥300
¥300
Boost Diode
Schottky
SS54
SMA
1
¥400
¥400
Buck Diode
Inductor
22µH
12mm
1
¥1,000
¥1,000
Boost
Inductor
33µH
12mm
1
¥1,000
¥1,000
Buck
Resistors
Various
0805
8
¥250
¥2,000
Divider/Pull-up
Capacitors
Various
0805
8
¥375
¥3,000
Filter
LED
R/G/B
0805
3
¥500
¥1,500
Status Indicator
Buzzer
Piezo 5V
12mm
1
¥1,000
¥1,000
Alert Sound
DC Jack
PJ-002A
THT
1
¥1,200
¥1,200
Charge Input
USB-A
Type A
THT
2
¥800
¥1,600
Charge Output
PTC Fuse
2.5A
1206
2
¥400
¥800
USB Protection
Button
Tactile
6mm
1
¥500
¥500
START
PCB
FR4 2-layer
110x70
1
¥3,000
¥3,000
PCB Board
Main Board Subtotal
39
¥29,600
12-2. Supercap Bank BOM
Component
Model
Qty
Unit Price
Subtotal
200F SuperCap
BCAP0200 2.7V
6
¥5,000
¥30,000
350F SuperCap
BCAP0350 2.7V
6
¥8,000
¥48,000
Balancing R
10Ω 1/4W
6
¥100
¥600
Zener
2.7V BZX55C
6
¥200
¥1,200
PCB
FR4 2-layer
2
¥2,500
¥5,000
200F Subtotal
¥36,800
350F Subtotal
¥54,800
12-3. External Components
Component
Qty
Unit Price
Subtotal
4S BMS Module
1
¥3,000
¥3,000
18650 Cell (3000mAh)
4
¥1,500
¥6,000
TM1637 Display
1
¥2,000
¥2,000
16.8V 2A Charger
1
¥8,000
¥8,000
Jump Cable Set
1
¥8,000
¥8,000
Case (3D Printed)
1
¥5,000
¥5,000
External Parts Subtotal
¥32,000
12-4. Total Cost Summary
Configuration
Main Board
Supercap
External Parts
Total
Target Price
Margin %
200F Lightweight
¥29,600
¥36,800
¥32,000
¥98,400
¥148,000
50.4%
350F High-Power
¥29,600
¥54,800
¥32,000
¥116,400
¥198,000
70.1%
Cost Analysis
200F Lightweight
Total Cost ¥98,400 → Price ¥148,000
Margin: ¥49,600 (50.4%)
For small cars/bikes. Lightweight advantage.
350F High-Power
Total Cost ¥116,400 → Price ¥198,000
Margin: ¥81,600 (70.1%)
For SUVs/diesel. Multiple start headroom.
Expected cost reduction at scale: At 100pcs, supercaps 30%, ICs/passives 40%, PCBs 50% reduction possible. Estimated 200F mass production cost approx. ¥62,000 (-37% vs current).
13. PCB Layout — Main Board
Main board PCB top-side layout. 12 key components optimally placed on a 110x70mm 2-layer FR4 board.
High-current path (MOSFET to output terminal) is designed with shortest distance and wide copper area.
PCB Design Notes
Q1~Q4 MOSFET area designed with 2oz copper (70um) for 400A peak current handling.
Ground pour applied on both sides, with thermal via array placement for heat dissipation.
USB ports placed on the right board edge, aligned with case openings.
14. V-Cut Manufacturing Panel
Three boards combined into a single panel during PCB manufacturing to reduce costs.
Can be separated by hand along V-Cut lines. Panel size is 130x260mm.
Supercap charging curve driven by the MT3608 boost converter.
Starting at 5A in CC (constant current) mode, current gradually decreases once 16.2V is reached in CV (constant voltage) mode.
5A
Max Charge Current
CC mode start point
16.2V
Target Charge Voltage
CV transition voltage
18~30s
Full Charge Time
200F~350F range
16. Project File Structure
Complete project directory structure. Python scripts auto-generate KiCad 9 projects,
and OpenSCAD is used for 3D printing case design.