Soshine 16340 RCR-123 700mAh (Black)
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Official specifications:
- Type: Rechargeable Lithium-ion Cylindrical Cell
- The voltage of full charge & empty condition is 4.2v & 2.75v respectively
- Dimension: Ø=16.5+-0.2mm, H=33.7+-0.5mm
- C5mAh: 700
- Nominal Voltage: 3.7V
- Capacity Nominal: 700mAh
- Capacity Minimum: 700mAh when discharged at 0.2C5mA to 2.50V
- Recommended Charging Conditions: 100-250mA charge termination control parameters taper current 10mA at 4.1V
- Maximum continuous discharge current: 1000mA
- Service Life: 300 cycles (>=80% C5mAh)
- Weight: Approx.20g
- Internal Resistance: 80max. at 1000Hz
- Charging Voltage: 4.100+-0.05V
- Ambient Temperature Range: Charging: 0~+45, Discharging: -20~+60, Storage: -20~+40
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This cell is CR123 size, but has considerable higher voltage.
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The cell tracks fairly well, especially for 16340 sized cells.
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Conclusion
These cells works fairly well at low to moderate loads, but are not high current cells.
Notes and links
Soshine has many different types of CR123 sizes LiIon cells!
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