Vapcell INR20700 3000mAh (Purple) 2018
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Official specifications:
- Model: INR20700
- Size: 20.5*70.2mm
- Nominal voltage: 3.6V
- End-of-charge voltage: 4.20V
- End-of-discharge Voltage: 2.50V
- Typical Capacity: 3000mAh (0.2C discharge)
- Min capacity: 2850Ah (0.2C discharge)
- Weight: Max:60g
- Internal resistance: Max:12mOhm
- Standard Charge: 2000mA,CCCV 100mA cut-off
- Charging Time: 3hours(standard charge)
- Quick Charge Current: 4000mA
- Max Continuous Discharge Current: 30000mA
- Operating Temperature: Charging: 0°C ~ 45°C, Discharging: -20°C~75°C
- Storage: Temperature -5°C~35°C, Humidity <75%RH
- Standard environmental condition: Temperature: 23±5°C
- Humidity: 45-75%RH
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A high current cell in the new 20700 format.
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The discharge curves tracks fairly well and the cells can handle 30A nicely.
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But they do get warm at 30A
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Conclusion
These cells are at the low end of capacity for 20700 cells, but instead they have a fairly good high current performance.
Notes and links
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