AWT IMR18650 3000mAh (Red) 40A 2015
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Official specifications:
- Nominal Voltage: 3.7v
- Capacity: 3000mAh
- Battery rate: 15C
- Stahndard charger: cc/cv(max ,charging rate 2A)
- Cycle Life: >1000cycles
- Max. continuous discharge rate: 40A
- Operating Dishcharge Temperature: -10 to + 60 Degree Celsius
- Dimensions: 18.20x65.05mm
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AWT has two 3000mAh rated IMR cells, one with a 35A current rating and this with a 40A current rating.
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The discharge curves looks very nice and the cell do well up to 20A, at 30A it has lost some capacity and voltage.
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Conclusion
The 40A rating sounds a bit high, but the cell do handle 20A very well.
Notes and links
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