Test/review of Molicel INR20700A 3000mAh (Gray)

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[size=+3]Molicel INR20700A 3000mAh (Gray)[/size]

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Official specifications:
  • Rated typical capacity: 3000mAh
  • Rated minimum capacity: 2800mAh
  • Nominal voltage: 3.6V
  • Maximum charge current: 3A
  • End of charge voltage: 4.20V +/-0.05V
  • Maximum discharge current: 35A (Cycle life is reduced at high rates)
  • End of discharge voltage: 2.5V
  • Typical impedance: <20mOhm AC 1kHz
  • Cycle life: 500 cycles at 3A charge and 10A discharge for 80%
  • Operating temperature: Charging: 0°C ~ 60°C, Discharging: -40°C ~ 60°C
  • Storage temperature: <35°C, recommended <23°C for long term.

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This is a high current 20700 cell.

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The two cells tracks nearly perfectly, at the 30A discharge I had to stop due to temperature, but the cell do not look overloaded on the discharge curve.

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[size=+3]Conclusion[/size]

Very good battery for up to about 30A, at the high current the battery may need a rest during discharge to cool down a bit.



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

The batteries was supplied by N-Power Energy for review.

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