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Battery Chemistries: Lithium Manganese Dioxide    
  
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Application Description:

Lithium manganese dioxide batteries are best where long storage life and high energy density are the most important factors. They are generally not well suited for high power applications.

Typical Applications:

    Watches
Cameras
Card Readers
Internal Clocks
Memory Backup
Automatic Meter Readers
   

Manufacturers:

     Panasonic            
            

Specifications

Cell Voltage 3.0 V
Shelf Life 10 years at 25ºC
Discharge Temperature -40 to 70ºC
Power Delivery Low

Comparison Charts: Rechargeable Chemistries

Chemistry Cost Weight Temp Cycle Shelf Life Volts
(șC) Life (months) per cell
Lead Acid Calcium $ Very Heavy -15 to 50 180 6 2.0
Lead Acid Tin $$ Very Heavy -65 to 80 300 12 2.0
Nickel Cadmium $$ Heavy -20 to 65 500+ 6 1.2
Nickel Metal Hydride $$$ Moderate -10 to 65 500 12 1.2
Lithium Ion $$$$ Light -20 to 60 500 12 3.7
Lithium Polymer $$$$$ Light -20 to 60 500 12 3.7

Non-rechargeable Chemistries

Chemistry Cost Weight Temp Discharge Shelf Life Volts
(șC) Rate (years) per cell
Carbon Zinc $ Very Heavy -15 to 50 Medium 2 1.5
Alkaline $$ Heavy -65 to 80 High 5 1.5
LiMnO2 $$$ Moderate -20 to 65 Low 10 3.0
LiSOCl2 $$$$ Light -10 to 65 Low 10 3.6


       

 
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