Test/review of TrustFire IMR16340 650mAh (Red-gold)

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[size=+3]TrustFire IMR16340 650mAh (Red-gold)[/size]

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Official specifications:
  • Battery Capacity (Mfg Rated): 650 mAh
  • Battery Chemistry: Li-Ion
  • Battery Feature: Rechargeable
  • Battery Form Factor: 16340
  • Battery Maximum Voltage: 4.2 V
  • Battery Minimum Voltage: 2.85 V
  • Battery Rated Voltage: 3.7 V

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This is fairly cheap 16340 batteries that is rated as high current types.


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The discharge curves looks fairly good up to 3A, but the battery cannot handle 5A

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[size=+3]Conclusion[/size]

The cell is a fairly good high current 16340 cell, but the current specification is way to optimistic.



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

How is the test done and how to read the charts
How is a protected LiIon battery constructed
More about button top and flat top batteries
Comparison to other LiIon batteries
 
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