Test/review of Samsung INR18650-15M 1500mAh (Cyan)

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[size=+3]Samsung INR18650-15M 1500mAh (Cyan)[/size]

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Official specifications:
  • Nominal capacity; 1500mAh
  • Minimum capacity: 1450mAh
  • Charging voltage: 4.2V +/-0.05V
  • Nominal voltage: 3.6V
  • Charging method: CC-CV with 100mA cut-off
  • Charging current: Standard: 0.75A, Rapid: 4A
  • Maximum discharge current: 23A
  • Discharge cut-off: 2.5V
  • Cycle life: 250 cycles to 60% at 23A discharge and 0.75A charge.
  • Operating temperature: Charge: 0°C ~ 50°C, discharge: -20°C ~ 75°C
  • Storage temperature: 1 month: -30°C ~ 60°C, 3 months: -30°C ~ 45°C, 1 year: -20°C ~ 25°C

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This is a fairly old high current battery (Datasheet from 2010)

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The discharge curves match very well and the capacity is just about constant at any discharge current below rating.

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[size=+3]Conclusion[/size]

For its time an impressive tool cell, but the capacity is low by today's standard.



[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.

How is the test done and how to read the charts
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