Can someone clarify the meaning of power bandwidth when referring to batteries?

xul

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"Rechargeable batteries have a wide power bandwidth, a quality that is shared with the diesel engine. In comparison, the bandwidth of the fuel cell is narrow and works best within a specific load. Jet engines also have a limited power bandwidth. They have poor low-end torque and operate most efficiently at a defined revolution-per-minute (RPM)."

They seem to be referring to the amp draw.
 

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Yes, I think it means that they maintain their efficiency over a wide range of output power - i.e. from low current draw to high current draw, the mAh remains fairly constant.
 

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Yes, I think it means that they maintain their efficiency over a wide range of output power - i.e. from low current draw to high current draw, the mAh remains fairly constant.

That would be my interpretation too.
 

Narcosynthesis

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I read it as reading the current draw of the battery...

An alkaline battery for example has a pretty low bandwidth - it can supply a low draw for a long time (ie the tv remote) but will die quickly when faced with high demands (the flashlight)
Lithium has a higher bandwidth - designed to handle higher current draw more efficiently.
 

Mr Bigglow

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I ain't no electrical engineer or anything, but I think 'bandwidth' is a highly inappropriate word to use in the context.
 

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