AW IMR16340 15C 550mAh (Red) 2016
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Official specifications:
- 550 mAh Capacity
- Nominal Voltage 3.7V
- Lowest Discharge Voltage : 2.50V
- Diameter 16.00mm
- Length 34.00mm +/- 0.1mm
- Max. discharge 8A
- Size for reference CR123A
- Working temperature -10 to 60 Degree Celsius
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CR123 sized LiIon batteries that can deliver a lot of current.
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The discharge curves looks very goo, the batteries are rated for 8A and had a perfect curve at 7A, but has trouble at 10A. This looks good.
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As usual with these small batteries the discharge is done before I can register much heat on the battery can.
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Conclusion
This 16340 battery looks to be a good high current battery.
Notes and links
The batteries was supplied by aw-akku.de for review.
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