NICKEL METAL HYDRIDE HANDBOOK AUGUST 2005NICKEL METAL HYDRIDE BATTERIES: INDIVIDUAL DATA SHEETThis information is generally descriptive only and is not intended to make or imply any representation, guarantee or warranty with respect to any cells and batteries. Cell and battery designs/specifications are subject tomodification without notice. Contact Panasonic for the latest information.Typical Discharge CharacteristicsTypical Charge CharacteristicsHHR450A Cylindrical L-fat A size (HR 18/67)Dimensions (with Tube) (mm)Specifications* After charging at 0.1It for 16 hours, discharging at 0.2It.** For reference only.*** For rapid charge: use dT/dt charge termination method. Refer to theNickel Metal Hydride “Charge Methods” section for further details.Battery performance and cycle life are strongly affected by how theyare used. In order to maximize battery safety, please consult Panasonicwhen determining charge / discharge specs, warning label contentsand unit design.0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200 2200.80.91.01.11.21.31.41.51.61.71.81.92.0Voltage (V)0˚C20˚C45˚CCharge Time (minutes)Charge: 1500mA- V=10mV0 1 2 3 4 5 60.80.91.01.11.21.31.41.51.61.71.8900mA(0.2 It)Charge: 2000mA dT/dt=1.0 ˚C /min,20 ˚CDisharge Temperature: 20 ˚CVoltage (V)Discharge Time (hours)0 20 40 60 80 100 120 1400.80.91.01.11.21.31.41.51.61.71.84500mA(1 It)2000mA(0.44 It)Charge: 2000mA dT/dt=1.0 ˚C /min,20 ˚CDisharge Temperature: 20˚CVoltage (V)Discharge Time (minutes)(+ )( )67.0 +- 01.518.2 +- 00.7Note: [It] was previously expressed as [C]. [It] is an IEC standard expressionfor the amount of charge or discharge current and is expressed as:It(A) = Cn (Ah)/1h.• [It] is the reference test current in ampres• [Cn] is the rated capacity of the cell or battery in Ampere-hours.n = the time base [hours] for which the rated capacity is declaredNominal Voltage 1.2VDischargeCapacity*Average**Rated (Min.)4500 mAh4200 mAh25mΩ420mA (0.1It) x 16hrs.2000mA dT/dtApprox. Internal impedanceat 1000Hz at charged state.ChargeChargeDischargeStorageStandardRapid***StandardRapidAmbientTemperature ˚C ˚F0˚C to 45˚C0˚C to 40˚C-10˚C to 65˚C-20˚C to 35˚C-20˚C to 45˚C-20˚C to 55˚C32˚F to 113˚F32˚F to 104˚F14˚F to 149˚F-4˚F to 95˚F-4˚F to 113˚F-4˚F to 131˚F< 1 year< 3 months< 1 monthDiameterHeightApproximateWeightmm inchGrams Ounces18.2+0/-0.767.0+0/-1.50.72+0/-0.032.64+0/-0.0660 2.12