Unit 10 - Vocab D

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Measured in ampere-hours (Ah):

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Capacity

Front

Measured state of a battery; fully-charged LiPo cell voltage is 4.2V.

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charged voltage

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Compensating for weaker LiPo cells by equalizing their charge to extend battery life.

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cell-balancing

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Used once, then discarded (non-rechargeable). Convenient and cheaper per battery, but cost more long-term. Higher capacity and initial voltage than rechargeable batteries.

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Primary batteries

Front

Connector for accessing individual Lipo cells for monitoring and manipulation.

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balancing leads

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Rating indicating safe continuous amp draw from a battery.

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Constant C rating

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Cell balancing method for LiPos: applies constant current at 1C until 4.2V, then maintains constant voltage by lowering current.

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Constant Current/Constant Voltage (cc/cv)

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Energy per unit charge converted to electrical energy in a battery, measured in volts.

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electromotive force (e.m.f.)

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A rechargeable battery type where lithium ions move from negative to positive during discharge and back when charging.

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lithium-ion (LiOn) battery

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Rechargeable lithium-ion battery in pouch format, lighter but less rigid.

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LiPo (Lithium Polymer) battery