Saft, the world's leading manufacturer of high-end batteries for professional applications, has increased the nominal capacity of its LS 14500 lithium-thionyl chloride (Li-SOCl2) cylindrical AA-size cells to a market leading 2.45 Ah.
The life of a primary cell is directly linked to its capacity. So this increase from the LS 14500's previous 2.25 Ah capacity offers a useful nine per cent extra battery life to meet the growing demand for longer lasting batteries.
The increased capacity for the LS 14500 cell results from Saft's programme of continuous improvement. The cell has a nominal voltage of 3.6 V, may provide a continuous current of 130 mA, with pulses up to 280 mA, and can operate over a wide temperature range from -60°C to +85°C.
An important feature of the LS 14500 is its low self-discharge rate - less than one per cent after one year of storage at +20°C.
The bobbin constructed LS 14500 cell features a stainless steel container and end-caps - for a low magnetic signature - together with hermetic glass to metal sealing and a non-flammable electrolyte.
Terminations and custom battery packsSaft offers individual LS 14500 cells with a wide variety of standard terminations including tabs, pins and leads and can also supply them in custom made battery packs to suit specific applications.
Saft LS 14500 primary lithium cells are widely used in a variety of professional electronic applications including: utility metering; automatic meter reading; alarms and security devices; tollgate systems; memory back-up; tracking systems; automotive electronics.