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Application Description:
Lithium ion batteries are best where light weight and small size are the most important factors. They are not well suited for high power or battery backup applications.Typical Applications:
| Cell Phones GPS Receivers Test Equipment |
Portable Computers Portable Gas Detectors Personal Digital Assistants |
Manufacturers:
Some configurations are available as standard packs.
Specifications
| Cell Voltage | 3.6 V |
|---|---|
| Shelf Life | 1 year at 25ºC |
| Charge Temperature | 0 to 45ºC |
| Discharge Temperature | -20 to 60ºC |
| Cycle Life | ~500 at 80% depth of discharge |
Comparison Charts: Rechargeable Chemistries
| Chemistry | Cost | Weight | Temp | Cycle | Shelf Life | Volts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (ºC) | Life | (months) | per cell | |||
| Lead Acid Calcium | $ | Very Heavy | -15 to 50 | 180 | 6 | 2.0 |
| Lead Acid Tin | $$ | Very Heavy | -65 to 80 | 300 | 12 | 2.0 |
| Nickel Cadmium | $$ | Heavy | -20 to 65 | 500+ | 6 | 1.2 |
| Nickel Metal Hydride | $$$ | Moderate | -10 to 65 | 500 | 12 | 1.2 |
| Lithium Ion | $$$$ | Light | -20 to 60 | 500 | 12 | 3.7 |
| Lithium Polymer | $$$$$ | Light | -20 to 60 | 500 | 12 | 3.7 |
Non-rechargeable Chemistries
| Chemistry | Cost | Weight | Temp | Discharge | Shelf Life | Volts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (ºC) | Rate | (years) | per cell | |||
| Carbon Zinc | $ | Very Heavy | -15 to 50 | Medium | 2 | 1.5 |
| Alkaline | $$ | Heavy | -65 to 80 | High | 5 | 1.5 |
| LiMnO2 | $$$ | Moderate | -20 to 65 | Low | 10 | 3.0 |
| LiSOCl2 | $$$$ | Light | -10 to 65 | Low | 10 | 3.6 |
