When choosing a battery, consider the following characteristics: The battery capacity in milliampere-hours (mAh). The voltage, which is dictated by the materials used for the electrodes and can range from 3.2 to 4 V for lithium batteries and from 1.2 to 2 V for others.
While choosing a battery for your application you must know about the important parameters involved in its operation. The reality about the battery is that there is no common type of battery for all the applications since no battery is perfect.
When selecting industrial batteries, buyers may also specify the product's voltage, capacity and intended applications. Round batteries are taller than their diameter and have terminals on each end. Depending on the active materials used, they typically produce between 1.2 and 3 volts when fresh.
Total charge time required for your battery should be considered and will depend on size, chemistry, and charging methods. Key Points: Size, shape and weight could be a critical part of choosing a battery for a project. Some cell chemistries have more options than others.
Charging requirements also need to be considered when choosing any secondary battery. Different cell chemistries require different charging procedures and thus different chargers. For example, lithium ion cells charge in three distinct phases. Phase one preconditioning ensures the cells are ready to receive full charge current.
The first step is determining how much current your project will consume. To determine the current of your load you can use average or max current. Sizing the battery based on the max current will be the most conservative estimate as it assumes your application is running at full power all the time.