Sony US21700VTC6A 4000mAh (Green)
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Official specifications:
- Size: 21700
- Nominal Capacity: 4000mAh
- Continuous Discharge Rating: 30A (40A with 80° Deg. C temperature cut)
- Nominal Voltage: 3.6v
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This is a 21700 high current cell and it is not really from Sony anymore, Murata has bought the LiIon battery business from Sony.
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The two batteries are very well matched, but at 30A they have problems with heat.
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My thermosensor ran out of batteries and did not stop discharging of the A battery, instead the internal fuse in the battery blow.
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Conclusion
This is a good battery and can easily deliver 20A, but at higher current it best to have a temperature cut-out.
Notes and links
The batteries was supplied by Vapcell for review.
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