Hi Bones, thanks for the additional info... I also did a search as well and couldn't find any info. Btw, I should mention that this charger pack is similar to gunga's in that it has the 2C and 2D adapters and also cost $32.
Here is the info as listed on both the instruction booklet as well as the reverse side of the charger:
Input AC-IN: AC 100-240v, 50/60Hz, 12W
Input DC-IN: DC 12V 1A
Output:
DC 1.2v 2000mA (2AA)
DC 1.2V 1000mA (4AA)
DC 1.2V 800mA (2AAA)
DC 1.2V 400mA (4AAA)
This charger physically doesn't quite resemble the MCR03: mine has 4 separate contacts for AAA and AA (instead of what appears to be 2 on the MCR03?) and only has 1 green LED instead of what appears to be separate LED's on the MCR03... There's no mention either of a refresh function.
Many thanks for the additional information REG_LED.
Based on the outputs, one could speculate that the MQH03U was purpose built for the Eneloop.
The AA cell's capacity is typically rated at 2000mAh, which makes the higher rate of charge exactly 1C, and the lower exactly .5C.
Following on, the AAA cell's capacity is typically rated at 800mAh, which again makes the higher rate of charge exactly 1C, and the lower exactly .5C.
These two rates are the most commonly recommended to foster an optimum charge termination signal for an NiMH charger.
As has been previously noted, it also supports world-wide AC input voltage.
Perhaps even better though, it appears to support 12 volt DC input voltage as well, which means of course that it could be used with a standard 12 volt adapter such as those provided for a cigarette lighter receptacle.
I can't recall this feature on any other charger bundled with the Eneloop or, for that matter, any other Sanyo cell.
Considering its 12 volt DC support, I'm now curious as to whether it connects with a folding plug or line cord and, since it may be a brand new product, when it was built.
The build date is usually determined by three letters (heat) stamped on the back of the charger as set out in this
post authored by Mr Happy.
A cool find...