Test/review of Soshine 16340 RCR-123 700mAh (Black)

HKJ

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[size=+3]Soshine 16340 RCR-123 700mAh (Black)[/size]

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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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[size=+3]Conclusion[/size]

These cells works fairly well at low to moderate loads, but are not high current cells.



[size=+3]Notes and links[/size]

Soshine has many different types of CR123 sizes LiIon cells!

How is the test done and how to read the charts
How is a protected LiIon battery constructed
More about button top and flat top batteries
Comparison to other LiIon batteries
CR123A and rechargeable substitutes
 

ChrisGarrett

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My first two 16340s were from Soshine, 700mAh protected cells with yellow type. I got them through Orbtronic about 5 years ago. One of them died after about 2 months and would just self-discharge. The second one lasted longer and still had some capacity left (~200mAh) when I finally put it in the recycle bag last week.

I've never bought a Soshine product again.

Chris
 
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