Test/review of Sanyo UR18650SA 1200mAh (Red)

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[size=+3]Sanyo UR18650SA 1200mAh (Red)[/size]

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Official specifications:
  • Nominal capacity: min. 1200mAh
  • Nominal voltage: 3.7V
  • Charging method: CC/CV
  • Charging current: std. 840mA
  • Discharge current: 10A
  • End of discharge: 2.5V
  • Ambient temperature: Charge: 0°C ~ 40°C, Discharge: -20 ~ 60°C, Storage: -20°C ~ 50°C

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A old fairly high current cell with low capacity (Datasheet is marked 2008).

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The discharge charts looks good, capacity is constant at any current and the two cells matches.

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[size=+3]Conclusion[/size]

This is an older high current cell for tools, the last 10 years has improved cells significantly.



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

Vapcell told me that I was missing some cells in my comparator and they would be happy to supply them.

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