Batteries
Elatec Vertriebs GmbH distributes for several years lithium batteries into various applications. Lithium batteries are used in different fields in the computer and automotive industries, telecommunications, medical industry and in an increasing variety of portable devices (measuring equipment, payment systems, toys etc.).
Elatec Vertriebs GmbH represents mainly RENATA lithium batteries that meet the highest quality standards and offer excellent reliability. RENATA produces in Switzerland and is part of the Swatch Group.
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Battery Holders
We also offer a comprehensive program of battery holders for lithium button cells that are available as horizontal or vertical versions with through-hole or SMT-design. We offer products with highest quality, such as low contact resistance, safe retention of the button cells and state-of-the-art solderability.
Lithium Polymer Batteries
Rechargeable lithium polymer batteries are widely used in portable electronic devices. The high energy density, the operating voltage of 3.7V and the low self discharge rate make lithium polymer technology superior to other rechargeable battery systems like NiCd- or NiMH-cells.
Please contact your nearest Elatec representative for more detailed information about lithium polymer cells.
Self discharge - Storage
RENATA lithium batteries offer excellent storage characteristics. The loss of capacity due to self discharge is less than 1% per year at room temperature (23°C). Thanks to the high stability of their chemical system, MnO2/Li batteries have a shelf life of up to 10 years, at room temperature.
The internal chemical reactions of a battery are accelerated by high temperatures and slowed by low temperatures. In other words, the loss of capacity during storage depends largely on storage temperature. Higher temperatures result in increased self discharge rates, while lower temperatures reduce self discharge (as shown by graphs below). Storage at low temperatures bears the risk, however, that batteries are short circuited by moisture condensation when transferred into a warmer environment.
We keep a good sorted inventory on Lithium Batteries and Battery holders.
