Batteries & Fuel Cells
New battery leads the three-volt field “A modern take on an older cell design”
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lobal battery manufacturer Ultralife Corporation offers a modern contemporary CR123A
cell. The small cells found a niche in powering cameras throughout the years, but modern lithium chemistry has redefined their place in the electrical world. To highlight this, Ultralife has produced an infographic that explores the wide and diverse range of uses that the CR123A can now provide power for. Previously, batteries were designed for
specific purposes. Alkaline nine-volts powered fire alarms and small radios, chunky C and D cells ran flashlights and larger electronics and AAs powered most-everything else. Alkaline chemistries have been the
workhorse of batteries for decades. However, due to improvements in battery technology and an increasing number of devices relying on portable power, it is important that manufacturers are aware of the versatility of cells like CR123A. Lithium batteries have got smaller and more powerful, meaning previously specialist designs have found their horizons expanded.
The infographic showcases the range
of applications that Ultralife’s CR123A can power today, from home automation sensors to tactical military equipment including scopes. It highlights the benefits that Ultralife’s CR123A battery offers to design engineers that are developing these devices, such as a compact profile, a wide operating temperature range and a 10-year shelf life. “Describing, exploring and explaining
these new options is the purpose of this infographic,” explains J.D. DiGiacomandrea, applications engineering manager at Ultralife Corporation. “There’s a lot of common, traditional knowledge around batteries that just doesn’t hold up in the world of lithium battery chemistries and ever- advancing electronic technology.
14 April 2020 “One instance is the home fire alarm.
For decades they’ve invariably been powered by PP3 cells – the typical, rectangular nine-volt – but times have changed. Modern fire alarms often require as little as three volts to operate, making nine-volt PP3s too much. Furthermore, the advanced lithium manganese dioxide (LiMn02) chemistry carries far more energy than alkaline 9 Volts, retains that power for longer and comes in a smaller, lighter package. “It’s not just in replacing older cells
that the Ultralife CR123A fits the bill, however. The home automation market is expected to top $100 billion in the USA alone by 2025, and all these devices need consistent power. “The home automation case explored
in the infographic involves smart lighting and speakers. The listening devices that govern the smart systems may sit idle for days, with that idleness broken up by only a few seconds of activity at a time. “Therefore, the batteries powering these devices must be able to hold charge safely over long timespans, while also providing high-current at a moment’s notice. These reasons, and more, are why we recommend the Ultralife CR123A.
“Dispelling long-held battery traditions is an uphill battle, but crucial if the ambitions of modern battery-powered technology are to be realised. By reading this infographic, we hope to help design engineers understand the possibilities that little bit better.”
Ultralife is a leader in the supply and
manufacture of cutting-edge battery solutions, suitable for a wide variety of industries and uses. More information on Ultralife Corporation, and its UK subsidiary Accutronics, is available at
ultralifecorporation.com and
accutronics.co.uk Components in Electronics
www.cieonline.co.uk
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