Maxell ER Series Lithium Thionyl Chloride Battery

Maxell ER Series Lithium Thionyl Chloride Battery a protective resistor is used to prevent the battery from being charged by large surges of current during diode failure. Please set the resistor so that the maximum current shown in the right table is not exceeded. For example, say an ER6 battery is used in sample circuit A in combination with a main power source 5 volts. Since the permitted charge current is 100μA and this battery’s voltage is 3.6V, let the resistor be R>= (5V-3.6V)/100μA=14k ohm, meaning that at least 14k ohm is required.

This battery is a high energy density sealed battery containing dangerous (Lithium) and deleterious (Thionyl Chloride) materials. For this reason, improper handling of the battery could lead to distortion, leakage*, overheating, explosion, fire, or generation of irritating/corrosive gases, causing bodily injury or equipment trouble.

Features

High 3.6-V voltage
The lithium thionyl chloride battery achieves a high voltage of 3.6 V.
Flat discharge characteristics
The change of internal resistance during discharge is minimal, allowing for flat discharge voltage until end of discharge life.
High energy density
Provides high energy density of 970m Wh/cm3 with discharge current of 100 µA (ER6 type).
Wide usable temperature range
Can be used over a wide temperature range : – 55 deg. C to +85 deg. C (please consult with Maxell, if using in temperatures of -40 deg. C or less).
Superior long-term reliability
The extremely low self-discharge, together with the use of a hermetic seal, allows for stable use over long periods.

Applications

OA Machines (Fax, Copiers, Printers)
Desktop PCs
PDAs
Medical Instruments, Cash Registers
FA Instruments (Measuring Instruments, Onboard Microcomputers, Sensors)
Electronic Meters (Gas, Water, Electricity)
ETC (Electronic Toll Collection System)

Specifications

Model

ER18/50

ER17/50

ER6

ER6C

ER17/33

ER3

ER3S

Nominal Voltage (V)

3.6

Nominal Capacity (mAh)**

3,650

2,750

2,000

1,800

1,600

1,100

790

Nominal Discharge Current (mA)

125

100

Operating Temperature Range (deg. C)

–55 to +85

Dimensions*

Diameter (mm)

14.5

17.0

14.5

Height (mm)

52.6

53.5

29.9

Weight (g)*

Model		ER18/50	ER17/50	ER6	ER6C	ER17/33	ER3	ER3S
Nominal Voltage (V)		3.6	3.6	3.6	3.6	3.6	3.6	3.6
Nominal Capacity (mAh)**		3,650	2,750	2,000	1,800	1,600	1,100	790
Nominal Discharge Current (mA)		125	125	100	100	75	40	35
Operating Temperature Range (deg. C)		–55 to +85	–55 to +85	–55 to +85	–55 to +85	–55 to +85	–55 to +85	–55 to +85
Dimensions*	Diameter (mm)	18	17	14.5	14.5	17.0	14.5	14.5
Dimensions*	Height (mm)	52.6	52.6	53.5	51	35	29.9	26
Weight (g)*		22	20	15	15	13	8	7

Dimensions and weight are for the battery itself, but may vary depending on terminal specifications and other factors.
Nominal capacity indicates duration until the voltage drops down to 3.0V when discharged at a nominal discharge current at 20 deg. C.
Data and dimensions are just reference values. For further details, please contact your nearest Maxell dealer or distributor.

Maxell ER Series Lithium Thionyl Chloride Battery