Test/review of PKCELL ICR14500 750mAh (Blue)

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[size=+3]PKCELL ICR14500 750mAh (Blue)[/size]

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Official specifications:
  • Brand: PKCELL
  • Model: 14500 Rechargeable 3.7V Lithium Li-ion Mod Battery
  • Voltage: 3.7V
  • Storage Voltage: 3.7-3.9V
  • Charging Cut-off Voltage: 4.2V
  • Discharge Cut-off Voltage: 3.0V
  • Capacity: 750mAh
  • Norminal Capacity: 720mAh
  • Size: A 14.3*50.0mm
  • Weight: 19g
  • Protected: NO
  • Battery top: Flat top
  • Max Constant Charging Current: 750mA(1C)
  • Max Constant Discharging Current: 1500mA(2C)
  • Material: Lithium Li-ion ICR
  • Recharging cycles: At least 500cycles

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A new brand of 1400 cells, it is any good?

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Discharge curves looks good, the two cells tracks very fine and can easily deliver the rated 1.5A and still maintain rated capacity.

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[size=+3]Conclusion[/size]

This cell has good capacity and can deliver some current (It is not high current).
It looks like a good cell for current up to about 2A.



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

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
 
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