Lumintop 18650 3400mAh (White) LM34
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Official specifications:
- Rated Capacity (Minimum): 3200mAh
- Nominal Capacity (Typical): 3350mAh
- Nominal voltage: 3.6V
- Discharge end voltage: 2.5V
- Charging current (std): 1.625A
- Charging voltage: 4.20 +/-0.03V
- Continuous discharging current (Max): 4.875A
- Internal resistance: <=48mOhm
- Weight: < 47.5g
- Operating temperature charge: 0°C ~ 45°C, discharge -20°C ~ 60°C
- Storing conditions: less than 1 month: -20°C ~50°C, less than 3 months: -20°C ~ 40°C, less than 1 year: -20°C ~ 20°C
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Lumintop has taken a well known 18650 cell and added protection.
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These discharge curves match perfectly. The overcurrent protection kicks in during the 5A discharge (fits nicely with rated current).
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No temperature problems with these cells and currents.
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Conclusion
Adding protection to a very good cell will usual make a very good battery, as is the case here.
The protection is placed at the top of the battery!
Notes and links
The batteries was supplied by Lumintop for a review.
How is the test done and how to read the charts
How is a protected LiIon battery constructed
More about button top and flat top batteries
Compare to 18650 and other batteries