Primary Lithium Cells
Lithium Manganese
Dioxide LiMnO2
Sales Program and
Technical Handbook
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Primary Lithium Cells
Primary Lithium Cells
CONTENT
1. GENERAL INFORMATION 3–9
1.1 Constructions of Lithium Cells 4–5
1.2 Characteristics and Applications 6
1.3 Applications 7–8
1.4 Selection Guide 9
2. CR PRIMARY LITHIUM BUTTON CELLS 11–26
2.1 Types – Technical Data 12–22
2.2 Assemblies 23–26
3. CR HIGH CAPACITY PRIMARY LITHIUM CYLINDRICAL CELLS 27–33
3.1 Types – Technical Data 28–31
3.2 Assemblies 32–33
4. CR HIGH POWER PRIMARY LITHIUM CYLINDRICAL CELLS 35–40
4.1 Types – Technical Data 36–39
4.2 Assemblies 40
5. GENERAL DESIGN CHARACTERISTICS 41–48
5.1 Safety Tests 44
5.2 Safety Guidelines 45
5.3 OEM – Application Check List 46–48
Subject to change without further notice. No responsibility for the correctness of this infor-
mation. For latest technical data please refer to our data sheets which you will find on our
website www.varta-microbattery.com.
© by VARTA Microbattery GmbH
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The VARTA Microbattery lithium manganese dioxide
cell chemistry was one of the first solid cathode cells
commercially developed and is still the most widely
used system today. These cells offer an excellent shelf
life, good high-rate and low-rate capability, a wide
opera ting temperature range and availability in button
and cylindrical cell designs. Potential design-in
applications for these products are electronic, telecom-
munication, metering, instrumentation, office and other
portable equipment use. Based on the outstanding cell
performance and reliability of these products, they have
been able to meet and exceed the requirements of our
customer base worldwide.
1. GENERAL INFORMATION
Advantages for VARTA Microbattery LiMnO2 Cells
n High open circuit and load voltage (above 3.0 volts per cell)
n High energy density (400 Wh/kg and 600 Wh/l)
n High capacity and high rate cell construction
n Operation over a wide temperature range
n Flat discharge profile under low to medium
rate applications
n Low self discharge (less than 1% per year at RT)
n Superior shelf life and operational life
(Up to 10 years and more)
n UL Recognition
n Ability to provide a variety of laser welded termination
tabs for all cell types
Energy Density for Primary Systems
Comparison of different primary battery systems
A = Lithium
B = Silver-oxide
C = Alkaline
D = Zinc-chloride
Primary Lithium Cells
Primary Lithium Cells
VARTA Microbattery offers a complete range of primary
lithium manganese dioxide cylindrical and button cells for
memory backup and portable applications worldwide.
The cylindrical cell configurations offer the high-capacity
bobbin construction and high-power spirally wound
product. The bobbin construction is targeted at low to
moderate power requirements, dedicated for applications
requiring up to a 10 years operational life at 20°C.
Our spirally wound electrode product offers high-rate
dis charge capability, with an operational life in excess
of 5 years.
For compact and light weight equipment use we have
a complete range of high per formance primary lithium
button cells.
Lithium Cylindrical Batteries
BOBBIN CONSTRUCTION
Schematic construction of a Li/MnO2
cylindrical cell (CR 1/2 AA).
SPIRAL CONSTRUCTION
Schematic construction of a Li/MnO2
cylindrical cell (CR 2/3 AH).
Positive Cap
PTC Device
Gasket
Lid
Positive Tab
Anode (Lithium)
Electrolyte + Separator
Cathode (MnO2)
Negative Tab
Negative Can
Insulator Plate
Negative Contact
Gasket
Laser Welding
Lid
Negative Collector
Electrolyte
MnO2 Ring
Lithium
Separator
Positive Contact
–
+
–
+
1.1 CONSTRUCTIONS OF LITHIUM CELLS
Lithium Button Cells
Schematic construction of a
Li/MnO2 Button Cell
Sealing Technologies
CRIMP-SEALING
CR High Power Cylindrical Cells
LASER-SEALING
CR High Capacity Cylindrical Cells
Lid (Negative Terminal)
Negative Electrode (Li)
Gasket
Can (Positive Terminal)
Organic Electrolyte + Separator
Positive Electrode (MnO2)
Lid
Negative Contact
Laser Welding
Gasket
Positive Cap
PTC Device
Gasket
Lid
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Primary Lithium Cells
Primary Lithium Cells
1.2 CHARACTERISTICS AND APPLICATIONS
Both mechanical and electrical properties, together
with reliability, ensure that VARTA Microbattery lithium
bat teries meet the requirements of modern electronics.
They are therefore ideally suited as power sources for
the long term supply of microelectronic circuitry.
n Long life expectancy and long operational life
n Low self discharge rate
n High energy density
n High cell voltage (3V)
n Wide temperature range
n High operating safety
n High reliability
n Resistance to corrosion with stainless steel case
n No leakage problems with an organic non-corrosive
electrolyte
Main Applications
Main Characteristics
System properties of VARTA Microbattery Lithium Cells
System Li/MnO2 Li/MnO2
Gravimetric energy density 250–300 Wh/kg 250–300 Wh/kg
Nominal voltage 3.0 V 3.0 V
Open circuit voltage 3.2 V 3.2 V
Available capacity range 950–2000 mAh 25–560 mAh
Storage life >10 years1) >10 years1)
Self discharge d=20°C <1 % p. a. <1% p.a.
Operating temperature -30 … +75°C2) -20 … +65 °C
Maximum temperature
range (short term)3) -40 … +80°C4) -40 … +80 °C4)
Storage temperature5) -55 … +75°C2) -55…+70°C
Series
CR Series
Cylindrical
Cells
CR Series
Button
Cells
1) CR 2/3 AH, CR 2, (>5 years)
2) CR 2/3 AH (-20 … +65 °C)
3) max. two weeks
4) µA-range
5) Recommended room temperature
Temperature characteristics
Temperature characteristics of CR 1/2 AA and CR AA
cylindrical cells
(Load: 5.6 kΩ CR AA, 12 kΩ CR 1/2 AA)
A = -40°C
B = +80°C
C = +60°C
D = -20°C
E = +23°C
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1.3 APPLICATIONS
Automotive Electronics
Mileage or Kilometer Counters, Onboard Computers,
Electronic Monitoring, Navigational Equipment, Airbag
Sensor and Gas Generators, Car radios, Container tem-
perature loggers, Community Traffic Control Systems,
Traffic Volume Control, Traffic Chart Recorders,
Taximeters.
Asset Tracking
Personal Identification, RF-ID Transponder, Bar Code
Reader, Scanner, Goods Tracking, Trailer Identification,
Goods Locationing.
Utility Meters
Security Systems
Toll Pass
Asset Tracking
Safety/Security Systems
Door Lockers, Security and Alarm Systems, Smoke and
other Sensors and Detectors, Burglar Alarm Systems.
Utility Meters
Electricity Meters, Gas Meters, Water Meters,
Calorimeters, Automatic Meter Reading (AMR),
Heat Cost Allocator.
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Primary Lithium Cells
Automation
Memory back-up, Intelligent Interfaces, Personal
Computers, Intelligent Typewriters, Address Printers,
Envelop ment Franking Machines, Cash Points, Scales,
Copy Machines, Cash Register.
Vending Machines
Ticket Vending Machines, Newspaper Vending
Machines, Cigarette Vending Machines, Sweet Vending
Machines, Drink Vending Machines, Parking Meter.
High End Consumer
Audio and Video Memory back-up and RTC, Video
Games, Gambling Machines, SCUBA Diving Meters,
Altimeters, Marine Electronics, Ski Bindings, Portable
Timing Units for sports events, Pigeon Flight Time
Recorders.
Industrial/Medical Instrumentation
Industrial Clocks, Pulse-/Event-Counters, High Voltage
Power Line Fault Detectors, Remote Data Logging
and Data Acquisition Systems, Seismic Measurement
Equipment, Biotelemetry, Telemetry Equipment, Weather
Balloon Transmitters, Automatic Weather Monitoring
Stations, Compass Illumination, Caliper Pig for pipe-
line maintenance, Oscilloscopes, Medical Instruments,
Gauges.
Automation
Vending Machines
High End Consumer
Industrial/Medical Instrumentation
STORAGE BEHAVIOR
Typical storage
behaviour
at room
temperature
21°C of
CR 1/2 AA
CAPACITY RETENTION
Capacity retention
characteristics of
VARTA Microbattery
Lithium Cells
Cylindrical Cells
CR…AA and CR…A
BATTERY SELECTION
DIAGRAMM
Discharge current/
Operating time
1.4 SELECTION GUIDE
n discharge current and maximum
discharge time
- capacity
n operating temperature range
- self discharge
- surplus capacity requirement
n cell size
To enable battery selection
the following is required:
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2. CR PRIMARY LITHIUM BUTTON CELLS
Primary Lithium CellsPrimary Lithium Cells
Type
Order No.
Nominal
voltage (V)
Typical
capacity1)
(mAh)
Standard
load (kΩ)
Max.
discharge
current
(continuous)
(mA)
Max.
discharge
current
(pulse)
(mA)
Weight (g)
CR 1216 CR 1616 CR 2016 CR 2025 CR 2032
CR 1/3 N 6131 101 501 3 170 5.6 20 80 3.0
CR 1216 6216 101 501 3 27 39 2 5 0.7
CR 1220 6220 101 501 3 35 39 2 5 0.8
CR 1616 6616 101 501 3 55 39 3 8 1.2
CR 1620 6620 101 501 3 70 20 3 8 1.2
CR 2016 6016 101 501 3 90 15 3 10 1.8
CR 2025 6025 101 501 3 165 10 3 10 2.5
CR 2032 6032 101 501 3 230 5.6 3 10 3.0
CR 2430 6430 101 501 3 300 5.6 3 20 4.0
CR 2450 6450 101 501 3 620 5.6 2 20 6.2
Technical data, CR Primary Lithium Button Cells
1) Nominal capacity is determined to an end voltage of 2.0 V when the battery is allowed to discharge at standard load level at 20°C
2.1 TYPES – TECHNICAL DATA
CR 2450
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Capacity vs. load resistance
Operating Voltage vs. load resistance
Temperature Characteristics
¹ Contact VARTA if the application is intended to be outside the
range of -20°C to +65°C.
² depending on environmental condition and energy consumption
CR 1/3 N
Type Number  ........................
Designation IEC ....................
System ..................................
UL Recognition ......................
Nominal Voltage  ....................
Typical Capacity C ................
Weight (approx.) ....................
Volume ..................................
Coding   ..................................
Temperature Ranges
Storage .................................
Discharge  ..............................
Dimensions
Diameter (A) ..........................
Height (B)  ..............................
Shoulder Diameter [L]  ...........
Shoulder Height [M]   ..............
Typical Capacities (at 20°C)
6131
CR 11108
Li-Manganese dioxide /
Organic Electrolyte
MH 13654
3 V
170 mAh (Load 5,6 kOhm,
at 20°C down to 2 V)
3 g
1,1 ccm
TBA
min. max.
-55°C 70°C
-20°C 65°C¹
min. max.
11,40 11,60
10,40 10,80
  7,60  8,00
  0,40
Performance Data
• Self-dischange rate < 1% at room temperature
• Storage life > 10 years
• Operating life ² > 10 years
Discharge Type Load End Voltage: 2,0 V
Continuous 5600 Ω Time:    335 h
24 h/d, 7 d/w Capacity: 170 mAh
Current [μA] Energy: 475 mWh
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Capacity vs. load resistance
Operating Voltage vs. load resistance*
Temperature Characteristics
¹ Contact VARTA if the application is intended to be outside the
range of -20°C to +70°C.
² depending on environmental condition and energy consumption
CR 1216
Type Number  ........................
Designation IEC ....................
System ..................................
UL Recognition ....................
Nominal Voltage  ....................
Typical Capacity C ...............
Weight (approx.) ....................
Volume ..................................
Coding   ..................................
Temperature Ranges
Storage .................................
Discharge  ..............................
Dimensions
Diameter (A) ..........................
Height (B)  ..............................
Shoulder Diameter [E] ...........
Shoulder Height [C] ...............
Typical Capacities (at 20°C)
6216
CR 1216
Li-Manganese dioxide /
Organic Electrolyte
MH 13654 (N)
3 V
27 mAh (Load 39 kOhm,
at 20°C down to 2 V)
0,7 g
0,17 ccm
Date of Manufacturing
Month/Year
min. max.
-55°C 70°C
-20°C 70°C¹
min. max.
12,20 12,50
  1,40   1,60
10,00
  0,20
*Discharge depth 50%
Discharge Characteristics
Performance Data
• Self-dischange rate < 1% at room temperature
• Storage life > 10 years
• Operating life ² > 10 years
Discharge Type Load End Voltage: 2,0 V
Continuous 39000 Ω Time:   355 h
24 h/d, 7 d/w Capacity: 27 mAh
Current [μA] Energy:  77 mWh
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Capacity vs. load resistance
Operating Voltage vs. load resistance*
Temperature Characteristics
¹ Contact VARTA if the application is intended to be outside the
range of -20°C to +70°C.
² depending on environmental condition and energy consumption
CR 1220
Type Number ........................
Designation IEC ....................
System ..................................
UL Recognition  .....................
Nominal Voltage  ....................
Typical Capacity C ................
Weight (approx.) ....................
Volume ..................................
Coding   ..................................
Temperature Ranges
Storage .................................
Discharge  ..............................
Dimensions
Diameter (A) ..........................
Height (B)  ..............................
Shoulder Diameter [E] ...........
Shoulder Height [C] ...............
Typical Capacities (at 20°C)
6220
CR 1220
Li-Manganese dioxide /
Organic Electrolyte
MH 13654 (N)
3 V
35 mAh (Load 39 kOhm,
at 20°C down to 2 V)
0,8 g
0,2 ccm
Date of Manufacturing
Month/Year
min. max.
-55°C 70°C
-20°C 70°C¹
min. max.
12,20 12,50
  1,80   2,00
10,00
  0,30
*Discharge depth 50%
Discharge Characteristics
Performance Data
• Self-dischange rate < 1% at room temperature
• Storage life > 10 years
• Operating life ² > 10 years
Discharge Type Load End Voltage: 2,0 V
Continuous 39000 Ω Time:    480 h
24 h/d, 7 d/w Capacity:   35 mAh
Current [μA] Energy:    100 mWh
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Capacity vs. load resistance
Operating Voltage vs. load resistance*
Temperature Characteristics
¹ Contact VARTA if the application is intended to be outside the
range of -20°C to +70°C.
² depending on environmental condition and energy consumption
CR 1616
Type Number  ........................
Designation IEC ....................
System ..................................
UL Recognition ......................
Nominal Voltage  ....................
Typical Capacity C ................
Weight (approx.) ....................
Volume ..................................
Coding   ..................................
Temperature Ranges
Storage .................................
Discharge  ..............................
Dimensions
Diameter (A) ..........................
Height (B)  ..............................
Shoulder Diameter [E] ...........
Shoulder Height [C] ...............
Typical Capacities (at 20°C)
6616
CR 1616
Li-Manganese dioxide /
Organic Electrolyte
MH 13654 (N)
3 V
55 mAh (Load 39 kOhm,
at 20°C down to 2 V)
1,2 g
0,3 ccm
Date of Manufacturing
Month/Year
min. max.
-55°C 70°C
-20°C 70°C¹
min. max.
15,70 16,00
  1,40   1,60
12,00
  0,20
*Discharge depth 40%
Discharge Characteristics
Performance Data
• Self-dischange rate < 1% at room temperature
• Storage life > 10 years
• Operating life ² > 10 years
Discharge Type Load End Voltage: 2,0 V
Continuous 39000 Ω Time: 670 h
24 h/d, 7 d/w Capacity: 50 mAh
Current [μA] Energy: 142 mWh
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Capacity vs. load resistance
Operating Voltage vs. load resistance*
Temperature Characteristics
¹ Contact VARTA if the application is intended to be outside the
range of -20°C to +70°C.
² depending on environmental condition and energy consumption
CR 1620
Type Number  ........................
Designation IEC ....................
System ..................................
UL Recognition ......................
Nominal Voltage  ....................
Typical Capacity C ................
Weight (approx.) ....................
Volume ..................................
Coding   ..................................
Temperature Ranges
Storage .................................
Discharge  ..............................
Dimensions
Diameter (A) ..........................
Height (B)  ..............................
Shoulder Diameter [E] ...........
Shoulder Height [C] ...............
Typical Capacities (at 20°C)
6620
CR 1620
Li-Manganese dioxide /
Organic Electrolyte
MH 13654 (N)
3 V
70 mAh (Load 20 kOhm,
at 20°C down to 2 V)
1,2 g
0,4 ccm
Date of Manufacturing
Month/Year
min. max.
-55°C 70°C
-20°C 70°C¹
min. max.
15,70 16,00
  1,80   2,00
12,90
  0,20
*Discharge depth 40%
Discharge Characteristics
Performance Data
• Self-dischange rate < 1% at room temperature
• Storage life > 10 years
• Operating life ² > 10 years
Discharge Type Load End Voltage: 2,0 V
Continuous 20000 Ω Time: 500 h
24 h/d, 7 d/w Capacity: 70 mAh
Current [μA] Energy: 200 mWh
Primary Lithium Cells
Capacity vs. load resistance
Operating Voltage vs. load resistance*
Temperature Characteristics
¹ Contact VARTA if the application is intended to be outside the
range of -20°C to +70°C.
² depending on environmental condition and energy consumption
CR 2016
Type Number  ........................
Designation IEC ....................
System ..................................
UL Recognition ......................
Nominal Voltage  ....................
Typical Capacity C ................
Weight (approx.) ....................
Volume ..................................
Coding   ..................................
Temperature Ranges
Storage .................................
Discharge  ..............................
Dimensions
Diameter (A) ..........................
Height (B)  ..............................
Shoulder Diameter [E] ...........
Shoulder Height [C] ...............
Typical Capacities (at 20°C)
6016
CR 2016
Li-Manganese dioxide /
Organic Electrolyte
MH 13654 (N)
3 V
90 mAh (Load 15 kOhm,
at 20°C down to 2 V)
1,8 g
0,5 ccm
Date of Manufacturing
Month/Year
min. max.
-55°C 70°C
-20°C 70°C¹
min. max.
19,70 20,00
  1,40   1,60
18,40
  0,10
*Voltage at 50% discharge depth
Performance Data
• Self-dischange rate < 1% at room temperature
• Storage life > 10 years
• Operating life ² > 10 years
Discharge Type Load End Voltage: 2,0 V
Continuous 15000 Ω Time: 450 h
24 h/d, 7 d/w Capacity:     90 mAh
Current:  200 μA Energy: 270 mWh
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Capacity vs. load resistance
Operating Voltage vs. load resistance*
Temperature Characteristics
¹ Contact VARTA if the application is intended to be outside the
range of -20°C to +70°C.
² depending on environmental condition and energy consumption
CR 2025
Type Number  ........................
Designation IEC ....................
System ..................................
UL Recognition ......................
Nominal Voltage  ....................
Typical Capacity C ................
Weight (approx.) ....................
Volume ..................................
Coding   ..................................
Temperature Ranges
Storage .................................
Discharge  ..............................
Dimensions
Diameter (A) ..........................
Height (B)  ..............................
Shoulder Diameter [E] ...........
Shoulder Height [C] ...............
Typical Capacities (at 20°C)
6025
CR 2025
Li-Manganese dioxide /
Organic Electrolyte
MH 13654 (N)
3 V
165 mAh (Load 10 kOhm,
at 20°C down to 2 V)
2,5 g
0,75 ccm
Date of Manufacturing
Month/Year
min. max.
-55°C 70°C
-20°C 70°C¹
min. max.
19,70 20,00
  2,20   2,50
18,30
  0,20
Performance Data
• Self-dischange rate < 1% at room temperature
• Storage life > 10 years
• Operating life ² > 10 years
Discharge Type Load End Voltage: 2,0 V
Continuous 10000 Ω Time: 580 h
24 h/d, 7 d/w Capacity: 165 mAh
Current [μA] Energy:      475 mWh
*Voltage at 50% discharge depth
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Primary Lithium Cells
Capacity vs. load resistance
Operating Voltage vs. load resistance*
Temperature Characteristics
¹ Contact VARTA if the application is intended to be outside the
range of -20°C to +70°C.
² depending on environmental condition and energy consumption
CR 2032
Type Number  ........................
Designation IEC ....................
System ..................................
UL Recognition ......................
Nominal Voltage  ....................
Typical Capacity C ................
Weight (approx.) ....................
Volume ..................................
Coding   ..................................
Temperature Ranges
Storage .................................
Discharge  ..............................
Dimensions
Diameter (A) ..........................
Height (B)  ..............................
Shoulder Diameter [E] ...........
Typical Capacities (at 20°C)
6032
CR 2032
Li-Manganese dioxide /
Organic Electrolyte
MH 13654 (N)
3 V
230 mAh (Load 5,6 kOhm,
at 20°C down to 2 V)
3 g
0,95 ccm
Date of Manufacturing
Month/Year
min. max.
-55°C 70°C
-20°C 70°C¹
min. max.
19,70 20,00
  2,90   3,20
16,00
Performance Data
• Self-dischange rate < 1% at room temperature
• Storage life > 10 years
• Operating life ² > 10 years
Discharge Type Load End Voltage: 2,0 V
Continuous 5600 Ω Time: 460 h
24 h/d, 7 d/w Capacity: 230 mAh
Current [μA] Energy:   645 mWh
*Voltage at 50% discharge depth
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Capacity vs. load resistance
Operating Voltage vs. load resistance*
Temperature Characteristics
¹ Contact VARTA if the application is intended to be outside the
range of -20°C to +70°C.
² depending on environmental condition and energy consumption
CR 2430
Type Number  ........................
Designation IEC ....................
System ..................................
UL Recognition ......................
Nominal Voltage  ....................
Typical Capacity C ................
Weight (approx.) ....................
Volume ..................................
Coding   ..................................
Temperature Ranges
Storage .................................
Discharge  ..............................
Dimensions
Diameter (A) ..........................
Height (B)  ..............................
Shoulder Diameter [E] ...........
Typical Capacities (at 20°C)
6430
CR 2430
Li-Manganese dioxide /
Organic Electrolyte
MH 13654 (N)
3 V
300 mAh (Load 5,6 kOhm,
at 20°C down to 2 V)
4 g
1,3 ccm
Date of Manufacturing
Month/Year
min. max.
-55°C 70°C
-20°C 70°C¹
min. max.
24,20 24,50
  2,70   3,00
16,30 16,70
*Discharge depth 40%
Performance Data
• Self-dischange rate < 1% at room temperature
• Storage life > 10 years
• Operating life ² > 10 years
Discharge Type Load End Voltage: 2,0 V
Continuous 5600 Ω Time: 600 h
24 h/d, 7 d/w Capacity: 300 mAh
Current [μA] Energy:  840 mWh
Primary Lithium Cells
Capacity vs. load resistance
Operating Voltage vs. load resistance*
Temperature Characteristics
¹ Contact VARTA if the application is intended to be outside the
range of -20°C to +70°C.
² depending on environmental condition and energy consumption
CR 2450
Type Number  ........................
Designation IEC ....................
System ..................................
UL Recognition .....................
Nominal Voltage  ....................
Typical Capacity C ................
Weight (approx.) ....................
Volume ..................................
Coding   ..................................
Temperature Ranges
Storage .................................
Discharge  ..............................
Dimensions
Diameter (A) ..........................
Height (B)  ..............................
Shoulder Diameter [E] ...........
Typical Capacities (at 20°C)
6450
CR 2450
Li-Manganese dioxide /
Organic Electrolyte
MH 13654 (N)
3 V
620 mAh (Load 5,6 kOhm,
at 20°C down to 2 V)
6,2 g
2,3 ccm
Date of Manufacturing
Month/Year
min. max.
-55°C 70°C
-20°C 70°C¹
min. max.
24,20 24,70
  4,60   5,00
21,00
Performance Data
• Self-dischange rate < 1% at room temperature
• Storage life > 10 years
• Operating life ² > 10 years
Discharge Type Load End Voltage: 2,0 V
Continuous 5600 Ω Time: 1250 h
24 h/d, 7 d/w Capacity:  620 mAh
Energy: 1730 mWh
*Discharge depth 40%
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2.2 ASSEMBLIES
Type
Order No.
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
K
L
Fig. No.
Remarks
CR 1/3 N 6131 101 501 11.6 10.8 0.4 – 7.8 – – – – – – 1 –
CR 1/3 N PC PCBD 6131 201 501 13.0 1.0 10.0 1.0 ±0.3 11.5 ±0.5 12.0 ±0.15 – 1.0 ±0.3 3.0 – – 3 tag 0.25 mm
CR 1/3 N BE STO 6131 301 501 – – – – 11.5 12.0 – – – 19.0 4.0  2 tag 0.25 mm
180°
Tag material: nickel plated sheet-steel. SLF: tip tinned.
Custom made assemblies are available on request for large volume.
FIG. 2 LF FIG. 3 SLFFIG. 1
CR 1/3 N
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CR 1216 6216 101 501 12.5 1.6 0.2 – 10.0 – – – – – – 4
CR 1220 6220 101 501 12.5 2.0 0.3 – 10.0 – – – – – – 4
CR 1616 6616 101 501 16.0 1.6 0.2 – 12.0 – – – – – – 4
CR 1620 6620 101 501 16.0 2.0 0.02 – 12.9 – – – – – – 4
CR 2016 6016 101 501 20.0 1.6 0.1 – – – – – –   – –  4
CR 2016 SC PCBD 6016 201 501 21.3 1.0  10.0 ±0.15 1.0 ±0.3 2.1 ±0.5 20.3 ±0.15  – 1.0 ±0.3 4.5  – –  5  tag 0.25 mm
CR 2016 SC STO 6016 301 501 20.0  – – – 1.9 20.0 – – – 10.0 4.0   6  tag 0.15 mm
CR 2016 BE PCBD 6016 401 501 20.0 1.0 10.0  9.1  1.6 17.8 7.3 10.0 4.5 11.4 –  7  tag 0.15 mm
CR 2016 FM S STO 6016 301 012 20.5 3.5  1.8  3.0  2.2 – – – –   – – –
Tag material: nickel plated sheet-steel. SLF: tip tinned.
Custom made assemblies are available on request for large volume.
FIG. 5 SLF
FIG. 4 FIG. 6 LF FIG. 7 PCB 3
Type
Order No.
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
K
L
Fig. No.
Remarks
CR Button
page 25 | 25
page 24 | 25
FIG. 12 PCB 2 FIG. 13 WC FIG. 14 SMT
CR 2025 6025 101 501 20.0 2.5 0.2 – – – – – – – –  8 –
CR 2025 ST 6025 201 501 21.3 1.0 10.0 ±0.2  1.0
±0.3 3.0 ±0.5 20.3 ±0.15 – 1.0 ±0.3 4.5 – –  9 tag 0.25 mm
CR 2025 SC STO 6025 301 501 20.0 – – – 2.8 20.3 – – –  10.0 4.0  10 tag 0.15 mm
CR 2025 BE PCBD 6025 401 501 20.0   1.0 10.0  10.0  2.8 17.8 7.3 10.0 4.5  11.4 – 11 tag 0.15 mm
CR 2032 6032 101 501 20.0 3.2 0.02 – 16.5 – – – – – – 8 –
CR 2032 SC PCBD 6032 201 501 21.5 1.0 10.0 1.0
±0.3 4.2 20.3 – 1.0 4.5 – – 9 tag 0.25 mm
CR 2032 SC STO 6032 301 501 – – – –  3.2 20.3 – – –  10.0 4.0  10 tag 0.15 mm
CR 2032 PCBD 6032 401 501 20.0 1.0 10.0 11.0 3.2 17.8 7.5 10.0 4.5  11.4 – 11 tag 0.25 mm
CR 2032 BE PCBS 6032 701 501 20.0 1.0 – 11.0 3.2 17.8 7.3 10.0 4.5  10.0 – 12 tag 0.20 mm
CR 2032 S WC1) 6032 101 013 20.7 – – – 5.5 30.0 – – –  96.0 2.0  13 tag 0.20 mm2)
CR 2032 S STO 6032 101 012 20.0 7.0 2.8 5.0  3.8 – – – – – – 14 –
Tag material: nickel plated sheet-steel. SLF: tip tinned.
1) using Molex 51021-03 connector (Other wire connectors and wire length are available on request.) 2) in shrink sleeve with wire and connector
Custom made assemblies are available on request for large volume.
Type
Order No.
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
K
L
Fig. No.
Remarks
FIG. 10 LF FIG. 11 PCB3FIG. 9 SLFFIG. 8
CR Button
Primary Lithium Cells
FIG. 18 PCB 3 FIG. 19 PCB 2 FIG. 20 SMT
CR 2430 6430 101 501 24.5 3.0 0.3 – 20.0 – – – – – – 15 –
CR 2430 SLF 6430 201 501 25.6 1.0 10.0  1.0 4.0 25.0 – 1.0 4.5 – – 16 tag 0.25 mm
CR 2430 LF 6430 301 501 – – – – 3.2 25.0 – – –  10.0 4.0  17 tag 0.15 mm
CR 2430 PCB 3 6430 401 501 24.5   1.0 10.0  11.0  3.0 17.8 7.5 10.0 4.5  11.4 – 18 tag 0.25 mm
CR 2430 PCB 2 6430 701 501 24.5   1.0 –  11.0  3.0 20.0 7.5 10.0 4.5  11.4 – 19 tag 0.20 mm
CR 2430 SMT 6430 301 012 24.5   5.2 4.0  5.0     3.3 – – – –   – – 20 –
CR 2450 6450 101 501 24.7 5.0 0.5 –   21.8 – – – – – – 15 –
CR 2450 SLF 6450 201 501 25.6 1.0 10.0 1.0   6.0 25.0 – 1.0 4.5 – – 16 tag 0.25 mm
CR 2450 PCB 3 6450 401 501 24.5 1.0 10.0 13.2 5.0 17.8 7.5  10.0 4.5  11.4 –   18 tag 0.25 mm
CR 2450 PCB 2 6450 701 501 24.7 1.0 – 12.7 5.0 17.8 7.5  10.0 4.5  11.4 – 19 tag 0.20 mm
CR 2450 SMT 6450 301 013 24.5 4.5 2.8 3.5 5.3 – – – –   – – 20 –
Tag material: nickel plated sheet-steel. SLF: tip tinned.
1) using Molex 51021-03 connector (Other wire connectors and wire length are available on request.) 2) in shrink sleeve with wire and connector
Custom made assemblies are available on request for large volume.
Type
Order No.
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
K
L
Fig. No.
Remarks
FIG. 17 LFFIG. 16 SLFFIG. 15
Primary Lithium Cells
CR Button
3. CR HIGH CAPACITY PRIMARY LITHIUM CYLINDRICAL CELLS
Primary Lithium Cells
CR 1/2 AA CR 2/3 AA
CR 1/2 AA 6127 101 301 3 950 mAh–5.6 kΩ 5 11.5
CR 2/3 AA 6237 101 301 3 1350 mAh –1.0 kΩ 10 15.0
CR AA 6117 101 301 3 2000 mAh – 1.0 kΩ 15 21.5
Technical data, CR High Capacity Primary Lithium Cylindrical Cells
Type
Order No.
Nominal
voltage (V)
Nominal
capacity at
20 °C, down
to 2.0 V,
load (mAh)
Max.
continuous
discharge
current
(mA)
Weight (g)
3.1 TYPES – TECHNICAL DATA
CR AA
Primary Lithium Cells
page 28 | 29
*at room temperature 21°C
Capacity vs. load resistance
Operating Voltage vs. load resistance*
Temperature Characteristics*
¹ Contact VARTA if the application is intended to be outside the
range of -30°C to +75°C.
² depending on environmental condition and energy consumption
CR 1/2 AA
Type Number  ........................
Designation IEC ....................
System ..................................
UL Recognition ......................
Nominal Voltage  ....................
Typical Capacity C ................
Weight (approx.) ....................
Volume ..................................
Coding   ..................................
Temperature Ranges
Storage .................................
Discharge  ..............................
Dimensions
Diameter (A) ..........................
Height (B)  ..............................
Shoulder Diameter [L] ...........
Shoulder Height [M] ..............
Typical Capacities (at 20°C)
6127
-
Li-Manganese dioxide /
Organic Electrolyte
MH 13654 (N)
3 V
950 mAh (Load 5,6 kOhm,
at 20°C down to 2 V)
11,5 g
5 ccm
Date of Manufacturing
Month/Year
min. max.
-55°C 70°C
-30°C 75°C¹
min. max.
14,15 14,45
 25,09  25,30
  7,00
  0,90
*Discharge depth 50%
Discharge Characteristics*
Performance Data
• Self-dischange rate < 1% at room temperature
• Storage life > 10 years
• Operating life ² > 10 years
Discharge Type Load End Voltage: 2,0 V
Continuous 5600 Ω Time: 1860 h
24 h/d, 7 d/w Capacity: 950 mAh
Energy: 2700 mWh
Continuous 2000 Ω Time:     670 h
24 h/d, 7 d/w Capacity: 930 mAh
Energy: 2600 mWh
Continuous 1000 Ω Time:    335 h
24 h/d, 7 d/w Capacity: 900 mAh
Energy: 2400 mWh
Constant current 50 μA Capacitiy: 1000 mAh
*Discharge Load 5,6 kΩ
Primary Lithium Cells
Primary Lithium Cells
*at room temperature 21°C
Capacity vs. load resistance
Operating Voltage vs. load resistance*
Temperature Characteristics*
¹ Contact VARTA if the application is intended to be outside the
range of -30°C to +75°C.
² depending on environmental condition and energy consumption
CR 2/3 AA
Type Number  ........................
Designation IEC ....................
System ..................................
UL Recognition ......................
Nominal Voltage  ....................
Typical Capacity C ................
Weight (approx.) ....................
Volume ..................................
Coding   ..................................
Temperature Ranges
Storage .................................
Discharge  ..............................
Dimensions
Diameter (A) ..........................
Height (B)  ..............................
Shoulder Diameter [L] ...........
Shoulder Height [M] ..............
Typical Capacities (at 20°C)
6237
-
Li-Manganese dioxide /
Organic Electrolyte
MH 13654 (N)
3 V
1350 mAh (Load 1,0 kOhm,
at 20°C down to 2 V)
15 g
5,6 ccm
Date of Manufacturing
Month/Year
min. max.
-55°C 70°C
-30°C 75°C¹
min. max.
14,45 14,75
33,10  33,00
  7,00
  0,60
*Discharge depth 50%
Discharge Characteristics*
Performance Data
• Self-dischange rate < 1% at room temperature
• Storage life > 10 years
• Operating life ² > 10 years
*Discharge Load 5,6 kΩ
Discharge Type Load End Voltage: 2,0 V
Continuous 1000 Ω Time:  500 h
24 h/d, 7 d/w Capacity:  1350 mAh
Energy: 3600 mWh
Discharge Type Load End Voltage: 2,0 V
Continuous 1000 Ω Time:     745 h
24 h/d, 7 d/w Capacity:   2000 mAh
Energy: 5600 mWh
Continuous 620 Ω Time:     430 h
24 h/d, 7 d/w Capacity:   1850 mAh
Energy: 5000 mWh
*at room temperature 21°C
page 30 | 31
Capacity vs. load resistance
Operating Voltage vs. load resistance*
Temperature Characteristics*
¹ Contact VARTA if the application is intended to be outside the
range of -30°C to +75°C.
² depending on environmental condition and energy consumption
CR AA
Type Number  ........................
Designation IEC ....................
System ..................................
UL Recognition ......................
Nominal Voltage  ....................
Typical Capacity C ................
Weight (approx.) ....................
Volume ..................................
Coding   ..................................
Temperature Ranges
Storage .................................
Discharge  ..............................
Dimensions
Diameter (A) ..........................
Height (B)  ..............................
Shoulder Diameter [L] ...........
Shoulder Height [M] ..............
Typical Capacities (at 20°C)
6117
-
Li-Manganese dioxide /
Organic Electrolyte
MH 13654 (N)
3 V
2000 mAh (Load 1,0 kOhm,
at 20°C down to 2 V)
21,5 g
8,5 ccm
Date of Manufacturing
Month/Year
min. max.
-55°C 70°C
-30°C 75°C¹
min. max.
14,45 14,75
49,50  50,50
  7,00
  0,60
*Discharge depth 50%
Discharge Characteristics*
Performance Data
• Self-dischange rate < 1% at room temperature
• Storage life > 10 years
• Operating life ² > 10 years
*Discharge Load 5,6 kΩ
Primary Lithium Cells
3.2 ASSEMBLIES
CR 1 / 2 AA S 6127 101 301 14.75 25.2 – – – – – – – – 7.0 0.6 1
CR 1 / 2 AA S PCBD 6127 201 301 14.75 25.2 10.0 1.0 1.0 – 25.4 – 3.0 5.0 – – 2
CR 1 / 2 AA S ST 6127 301 301 14.75 25.2 10.0 – 3.5 2.1 25.4 2.5 – – – – 3
CR 1 / 2 AA BE CD 6127 501 301 14.75 25.4 45.0 – – – – – – – – – 7
CR 1 / 2 AA S CD 6127 601 301 14.75 25.4 – 7.5 – – 33.5 – – – – – 6 (90°)
CR 1 / 2 AA S PCBS 6127 901 301 14.75 25.2 – – 1.0 – 25.4 – 3.0 – – – 5 short pin
CR 1 / 2 AA S TP 6127 601 381 14.75 25.2 16.5 – 0.64 – 25.8 – – – – – 8 terminal pin
CR 1 / 2 AA WC1) 6127 201 390 17.5 27.0 50.0 – – – – – – – – – 9 wire & connector
CR 2/3 AA S 6237 101 301 14.75 33.5 – – – – – – – – 7.0 0.6 1
CR 2/3 AA S PCBD 6237 201 301 14.75 33.5 10.0 1.0 1.0 – 33.7 – 3.0 5.0 – – 2
CR 2/3 AA S ST 6237 301 301 14.75 33.5 10.0 – 3.5 2.1 33.7 2.5 – – – – 3
CR 2/3 AA S CD 6237 501 301 14.75 33.5 45.0 – – – – – – – – – 7
CR 2/3 AA S PCBS 6237 701 301 14.75 33.5 – 1.0 1.0 – 33.7 – 3.0 – – – 4 single pin
CR AA S 6117 101 301 14.75 50.0 – – – – – – – – 7.0 0.6 1
CR AA S PCBD 6117 201 301 14.75 50.0 10.0 1.0 1.0 – 50.2 – 3.0 5.0 – – 2
CR AA S ST 6117 301 301 14.75 50.0 10.0 – 3.5 2.1 50.2 2.5 – – – – 3
CR AA S CD 6117 501 301 14.75 50.2 45.0 – 3.5 – – – – – – – 7
CR AA S PCBS 6117 701 301 14.75 50.0 – 1.0 1.0 – 50.2 – 3.0 – – – 4 single pin
CR AA S WC1) 6117 201 390 18 51.0 50.0 – – – – – – – – – 9 wire & connector
Material: nickel plated sheet-steel, tag thickness: 0.15 mm till 0.25 mm. SLF: tip tinned, all types in green shrink sleeve.
1) using connector: JST type: PHR2 (Other connector types available on request.)
Custom made assemblies are available on request for large volume.
Type
Order No.
A (Max.)
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
K
L
M
Fig. No.
Tags
Primary Lithium Cells
page 32 | 33
FIG. 1
FIG. 4
FIG. 2 FIG. 3
FIG. 5
FIG. 7 FIG. 8 FIG. 9
FIG. 6
Primary Lithium Cells
4. CR HIGH POWER PRIMARY LITHIUM CYLINDRICAL CELLS
Primary Lithium Cells
Primary Lithium Cells
CR 2 / 3 AH 6215 101 501 3 1500 mAh–200 Ω 1500 16
CR 123 A 6205 210 501 3 1500 mAh–200 Ω/2.0 V 1400 17
CR 2 6206 210 501 3 850 mAh – 200 Ω/1.8 V 885 11
Technical data, CR High Power Primary Lithium Cylindrical Cells
1) Current value for obtaining 50% capacity 2) in blister card (1 pc)
Type
Order No.
Nominal
voltage
(V)
Nominal
capacity at
20 °C, load
(mAh)
Max.
continuous
discharge
current1)
(mA)
Weight (g)ù
4.1 TYPES – TECHNICAL DATA
CR 2/3 AH CR 2
CR 123 A
*1) Load: 0.9A. 3 sec on. 27 sec. off 2) after storage at 60°C/100 days
page 36 | 37
*at room temperature 21°C
Typical discharge curve*
Pulse discharge characteristics*
Temperature Characteristics*
¹ Contact VARTA if the application is intended to be outside the
range of -40°C to +70°C.
² depending on environmental condition and energy consumption
CR 2/3 AH
Type Number  ........................
Designation IEC ....................
System ..................................
UL Recognition ......................
Nominal Voltage  ....................
Typical Capacity C ................
Weight (approx.) ....................
Volume ..................................
Coding   ..................................
Temperature Ranges
Storage .................................
Discharge  ..............................
Dimensions
Diameter (A) ..........................
Height (B)  ..............................
Shoulder Diameter [L] ...........
Shoulder Height [M] ..............
Typical Capacities (at 20°C)
6215
CR 17345
Li-Manganese dioxide /
Organic Electrolyte
MH 13654 (N)
3 V
1500 mAh (Load 200 kOhm,
at 20°C down to 2 V)
17 g
7 ccm
Date of Manufacturing
Month/Year
min. max.
-20°C 45°C
-40°C 70°C¹
min. max.
16,00 17,00
32,40  33,90
  6,10
  1,00
Discharge Characteristics*
Performance Data
• Self-dischange rate < 1% at room temperature
• Storage life > 10 years
• Operating life ² > 10 years
*Discharge Load 5,6 kΩ
Discharge Type Load End Voltage: 2,0 V
Continuous 200 Ω Time:  108 h
24 h/d, 7 d/w Capacity:  1500 mAh
Energy: 4190 mWh
*Load: cont. 560 Ω, Pulse load: 2 sec/min 3Ω (parallel)
Primary Lithium Cells
Primary Lithium Cells
*1) Load: 0.9A. 3 sec on. 27 sec. off 2) after storage at 60°C/100 days
*at room temperature 21°C
Pulse discharge characteristics*
Temperature Characteristics
¹ Contact VARTA if the application is intended to be outside the
range of -40°C to +70°C.
² depending on environmental condition and energy consumption
CR 2
Type Number  ........................
Designation IEC ....................
System ..................................
UL Recognition ......................
Nominal Voltage  ....................
Typical Capacity C ................
Weight (approx.) ....................
Volume ..................................
Coding   ..................................
Temperature Ranges
Storage .................................
Discharge  ..............................
Dimensions
Diameter (A) ..........................
Height (B)  ..............................
Shoulder Diameter [L] ...........
Shoulder Height [M] ..............
Typical Capacities (at 20°C)
6206
CR 15H270
Li-Manganese dioxide /
Organic Electrolyte
MH 13654 (N)
3 V
850 mAh (Load 200 kOhm,
at 20°C down to 2 V)
11 g
5,2 ccm
TBA
min. max.
-20°C 45°C
-40°C 70°C¹
min. max.
15,10 15,60
26,30  27,00
  6,20    6,30
  0,70    1,30
Discharge Characteristics*
Performance Data
• Self-dischange rate < 1% at room temperature
• Storage life > 10 years
• Operating life ² > 10 years
Discharge Type Load End Voltage: 2,0 V
Continuous 200 Ω Time:  63 h
24 h/d, 7 d/w Capacity: 870 mAh
page 38 | 39
*1) Load: 0.9A. 3 sec on. 27 sec. off 2) after storage at 60°C/100 days
*Load: cont. 560 Ω, Pulse load: 2.sec/min 3Ω (parallel)
*at room temperature 21°C
Typical discharge curve*
Pulse discharge characteristics*
Temperature Characteristics*
¹ Contact VARTA if the application is intended to be outside the
range of -40°C to +70°C.
² depending on environmental condition and energy consumption
CR 123 A
Type Number  ........................
Designation IEC ....................
System ..................................
UL Recognition ......................
Nominal Voltage  ....................
Typical Capacity C ................
Weight (approx.) ....................
Volume ..................................
Coding   ..................................
Temperature Ranges
Storage .................................
Discharge  ..............................
Dimensions
Diameter (A) ..........................
Height (B)  ..............................
Shoulder Diameter [L] ...........
Shoulder Height [M] ..............
Typical Capacities (at 20°C)
6205
CR 17345
Li-Manganese dioxide /
Organic Electrolyte
MH 13654 (N)
3 V
1550 mAh (
Load 100 kOhm,
at 20°C down to 2 V)
17 g
7 ccm
Date of Manufacturing
Month/Year
min. max.
-20°C 45°C
-40°C 70°C¹
min. max.
16,40  17,00
34,30  34,50
  6,20 6,40
  1,18 1,23
Discharge Characteristics*
Performance Data
• Self-dischange rate < 1% at room temperature
• Storage life > 10 years
• Operating life ² > 10 years
*Discharge Load 5,6 kΩ
Discharge Type Load End Voltage: 2,0 V
Continuous 100 Ω Capacity:   1550 mAh
24 h/d, 7 d/w
Primary Lithium Cells
Primary Lithium Cells
CR 2 / 3 AH S 6215 101 501 17.0 –1 33.9 –1.5 – – – – – – – – 6.3 ±0.2 1.0 1 –
CR 2 / 3 AH S PCBD 6215 201 013 16.5 33.3 10.0 – 1.0 – 33.7 – 3.0 – – –   2 –
CR 123A P1 6205 210 501 17.0 –1 34.5 –0.6 – – – – – – – – 6.4 1.29  1 –
CR 2 P1 6206 210 501 15.6 –0.5 27.0 – – – – – – – – 6.5 0.7 1 –
Material: nickel plated sheet-steel, tag thickness: 0.15 mm till 0.25 m. SLF: tip tinned.
Custom made assemblies are available on request for large volume.
Type
Order No.
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
K
L
M
Fig. No.
Tags
FIG. 2FIG. 1
4.2 ASSEMBLIES
page 38 | 41
5. GENERAL DESIGN CHARACTERISTICS
Basically, VARTA lithium batteries are safely designed to
endure various environmental conditions. The design of
the hermetically seal rim and the glass-to-metal welding
can give the battery high endurance in various environ-
mental conditions such as variant temperatures, humidity
and vibration. Also, the position of lithium against the
inner wall of the cell case makes heat dissipated to the
outside easier when inside heat is generated. Therefore,
there is no concern over safety when the suggested cau-
tions are followed during usage, handling or storage.
However, there might be some possibilities of mishand-
ling or misuse by the customer. Thus, following simula-
tion tests have been performed. The test conditions are
based on the procedures of the UL standard tests and
Military Standards for environmental and safety testing.
The abnormal test is only carried out to check the
behavior of the batteries under misuse conditions and
make certain the batteries react in a safe manor.
Primary Lithium Cells
In order to ensure optimum battery performance for the
primary CR Button, the cylindrical CR High Power and
cylindrical High Capacity cells, we suggest consideration
of the following design-in requirements. They are the
nominal and operating voltage, load current and profile,
the duty cycle, temperature requirements and shelf life
for the application. These charac teristics for each battery
type must be evaluated against the design requirements
to select the most appropriate pro duct that fulfills these
requirements.
Design-in Considerations
VARTA Microbattery Primary Lithium Batteries offer light-
weight packaged power for a variety of portable electric
and electronic equipment. They are suitable as a main or
standby
power source for memory (RAM) and
Real-Time
clock (RTC) appli cations.
The Lithium Batteries are blocked from the power
supply by means of a diode to prevent discharge of the
battery into the DC supply during shut down.
The voltage drop across D1 should be taken into account
as the minimum voltage of the load that has to be main-
tained under all circumstances.
Blocking diode D2 and D3 prevents the battery from
being charged through the power supply. The amount of
accumulated reverse current (IR) should be kept around
1% of the cell’s typical capacity during its stand by life
time. The leakage current of the diodes has to be con-
sidered.
Example:
n CR 1/2 AA for 5 years life time
n 1% of 950 mAh = 9,5 mAh = 9500 µAh
n 5 years = 43800 h
n max. reserve current = 9500 µAh/ 43800 h = 0,217 µA
However a maximum of 5µA continuously must not be
exceeded. In the absence of a DC supply voltage, the
lithium battery supplies the load with the necessary
power.
As diodes fail at low current levels by an alloy-effect
causing a severe reduction in impedance, an additional
safety device must be incorporated.
Battery Selection:
Using 2 cells when
6 V is used in series
Primary Lithium Cells
Printed Circuit Board Mounting
Never solder on the body of the battery directly, use a
battery equipped with PC-mount terminals. When using
automatic soldering apply 250–270°C within 5 seconds.
Make sure that the battery is not suspended or dropped
into the soldering bath.
Do not heat above 80°C to avoid leakage caused by
deterioration in the battery’s performance.
UL-Recognition
All VARTA Microbattery Lithium Cells and Batteries
are recognized by Underwriters Laboratories Inc.
under UL-file number MH 13654 (N).
The cells are marked with the Recognized Component
Mark.
Please also pay attention to the Safety Guidelines in
Section 5.2.
Trademark of Underwriters
Laboratories
page 42 | 43
Primary Lithium Cells
Example Short Circuit
In table 11 the temperature is listed at short circuit at an
ambient temperature of 20°C, 40°C and 70°C.
Frequency range
5 Hz ´ 55 Hz ´ 500 Hz ´ 55 Hz ´ 5 Hz
Amplitude at frequency range:
5 to 55 Hz: ± 0.75 mm
Acceleration at frequencey range:
55 Hz to 500 Hz: 100 m/s2
Cycle duration: 15 min
Oscillation time of each main axis: 3 h
Vibration
test
Without changing of
the electrical values
the following Li-cell
can be exposed to
this vibration test:
n CR 1 / 2 AA
n CR 2 / 3 AA
n CR AA
Result
Vibration Test
20 °C 24°C 28°C 24°C
40 °C 50°C 50°C 47°C
70 °C 80°C 84°C 77°C
Ambient
temperature
CR 1/2 AA
CR 2/3 AA
CR AA
5.1 SAFETY TESTS
Primary Lithium Cells
5.2 SAFETY GUIDELINES
For the current edition of the Material Safety Data Sheet
(MSDS) please see:
https://products.varta-microbattery.com/applications/mb_
data/documents/material_safety_data_sheets/MSDS_08_
Primary_Lithium_Cylindrical_Series_CR_en.pdf
https://products.varta-microbattery.com/applications/mb_
data/documents/material_safety_data_sheets/MSDS_07_
Primary_Lithium_Cylindrical_Series_CR_Coiled_en.pdf
https://products.varta-microbattery.com/applications/mb_
data/documents/material_safety_data_sheets/MSDS_05_
Primary_Lithium_Button_Series_CR_en.pdf
page 44 | 45
Primary Lithium Cells
5.3 OEM – APPLICATION CHECK LIST
1. PROJECT INFORMATION
From (Writer) Sales Agreement
Customer Application
Name of the project Country
2. MARKETING DATA
Yearly expectation of sales Per batch of
Estimated selling price Expected data of first order
Lifetime of the project Start of volume production
Competitors
Substitution of existing product
Yes No
Which
Comments
3. WHAT IS REQUIRED?
Reply wishes for Reply provided for
Feasibility study, preliminary proposal Yes No
Preliminary drawing Yes No
Samples (with dummy cells) Yes No
Preliminary cost estimation (+/- 20%) Yes No
Product cost estimation (+/- 5%) Yes No
Technical proposal Yes No
Samples to run electric tests Yes No
Prototypes (for qualification by the customer) Yes No
Development and industrial cost estimation Yes No
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4. TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
4.1. Storage before use
Duration Temperature min. Average max.
Humidity
4.2. Storage into the device before operating
Duration Temperature min. Average max.
Humidity
4.3. Specific tests prior incorporation
4.4. Electric data
Required minimum life time in use
Maximum voltage Nominal capacity
Cut off voltage Required minimum capacity
Current profile (average current, current pulse strength, pulse duration, pulse rate…)
Others
4.5. climatic data
Operating temperature min. Average max.
Humidity
Others
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4.6. Mechanical data (vibration, drop, bump, shock, …)
Mention the applicable specification and enclose the document if necessary
4.7. Available dimensions: (weight, volume, if possible enclose the user drawing of the prospect)
4.8. Assembly (describe or enclose a drawing)
4.9. Applicable specifications / standards
UL BS UN IEC86-4 Other
Reference and issue
4.10. Reliability level – Guarantees
4.11. Labeling and Packaging
VARTA standard labeling and packaging
4.12. Attached documents
Samples Competitor samples Drawing Specification of the customer
4.13. Additional information
Customised labeling (enclose the customer specification) Customised packaging (enclose the customer specification)
Copy of specific standards Samples of connector Samples of specific components Other
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Copy of specific standards Samples of connector Samples of specific components Other
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