Soshine 18650 3600mAh (Black)
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Official specifications:
- Capacity: 3600mAh
- Charge and Discharge Times: Up to 1000 times
- Standard Voltage: 3.6-3.7V
- Full Charged Voltage: 4.2V
- Voltage: 3.7V
- Chemistry: Li-ion
- Rechargeable: Yes
- PCB Protected Board: Yes
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High capacity LiIon batteries from Soshine.
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The two cell has fairly well matched discharge curves. The over current protection trips at 5A on one of the cells, but first after just before it is empty.
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The cell gets warm at 5A, but nothing serious.
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When the battery is cold it can deliver about 7A before over current protection trips.
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Conclusion
The battery looks to be good quality with a working protection. The capacity matches what you get from a 3500/3600mAh battery.
Notes and links
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