Molicel INR21700-P42A 4200mAh (Gray)



Official specifications:

• Rated typical capacity: 4200mAh
• Rated minimum capacity: 4000mAh
• Nominal voltage: 3.6V
• Standard charge current: 4.2A
• Maximum charge current: 8.4A
• End of charge voltage: 4.20V +/-0.05V
• Continuous discharge current: 45A (Cycle life is reduced at high rates)
• End of discharge voltage: 2.5V
• Typical impedance: <15mOhm AC 1kHz
• Cycle life: 500 cycles at 4.2A charge and 10A discharge for 80%
• Operating temperature: Charging: -20°C ~ 60°C, Discharging: -40°C ~ 60°C
• Storage temperature: <35°C, recommended <35°C for long term.

This is a 21700 high current cell with good capacity.










The two cells match just about perfect and capacity do not really change with load.





I forgot the temperature sensor with the first battery.















Conclusion

This is good high current cells.



Notes and links

The batteries was supplied by N-Power Energy for review.

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