Main Features

A Chart for comparision of Ni-MH and Ni-Cd Cylindrical Batteries

 

Features Ni-MH Ni-Cd

Volume Energy Density (Capacity)

****

***

Voltage Compatibility (1.2V)

****

****

Flat Discharge Voltage

***

****

High Drain Discharge Capability (up to 2C Rate)

****

****

High Temperature Discharge (up to 45°C)

***

***

Overdischarge Capability (up to 0.2C)

****

**

Charge Retention (80% Available Capacity after 28 Day Storage at RT)

****

***

Cycling Performance (500 Cycles of 1C Charge (-V) / 1C Discharge)

****

****

Charge Capability (up to 1C Rate with appropriate controls)

****

****

No Memory Effect

****

**

Safety (Built-in Resealable Pressure Relieve Vent)

****

****

Size Compatibility

****

****

Mechanical Stability

****

****

Sealed Construction and Maintenance Free

****

****

Cost

****

****

Environmental Acceptance

****

*

 

Legend:
**** Excellent
*** Good
** Sufficient for many applications
* Severe disadvantage
CPB is offering a full range of Ni-MH rechargeable cylindrical batteries, from the "1/3AAA type" to the "D type".