Lithium Batteries
What is a Lithium Battery?
It's a battery that uses lithium metal or a lithium aluminum alloy in its negative electrode (anode) and manganese dioxide in its positive electrode (cathode). SANYO's primary lithium battery (CR series) was first released in 1976 and its secondary (rechargeable) lithium battery (ML series) was released in 1989. These batteries meet market needs with their high technology and superior quality.
CR Series Features
- High operating voltage of 3V and high energy density
- Wide operating temperature range: -40°C to 85°C (depending on type)
- Low self-discharge rate (0.5% per year at room temperature)
- High capacity cylindrical type
- UL approved
- SO9002 certified
ML Series Features
- High operating voltage of 2.5V
- Wide operating temperature range: -20°C to 60°C
- Low self-discharge rate (2% per year at room temperature)
- Superior charge and discharge cycle
- Able to charge at 2.8V
- UL approved
Applications
Main Power Sources
- Cameras
- Electronic meters (water, gas, electricity)
- Electronic car keys
Memory Backup Power
- RTC and SRAM for cellular phones
- SRAM and DRAM for computers
- SRAM and DRAM for facsimile machines
- SRAM and DRAM for communications equipment and office equipment