Application Description:
Nickel Cadmium batteries are best where long cycle life and high power are
the most important factors. They are generally not well suited for battery
backup applications.
Typical Applications:
|
Toys
Power Tools
Electric Razors
|
Cordless Phones
Radio Controlled Cars
Cable Test Equipment
|
|
Manufacturers:
Specifications
Cell Voltage |
1.2 V |
Shelf Life |
1 year at 25ºC |
Charge Temperature |
0 to 40ºC |
Discharge Temperature |
-20 to 65ºC |
Cycle Life |
More than 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 |