A Chart for comparision of Ni-MH
and Ni-Cd Cylindrical Batteries
| Features |
Ni-MH |
Ni-Cd |
| Volume Energy
Density (Capacity) |
**** |
*** |
| Voltage Compatibility
(1.2V) |
**** |
**** |
| Flat Discharge
Voltage |
*** |
**** |
| High Drain
Discharge Capability (up to
2C Rate) |
**** |
**** |
| High Temperature
Discharge (up to 45¢XC) |
*** |
*** |
| Overdischarge
Capability (up to 0.2C) |
**** |
** |
| Charge Retention
(80% Available Capacity after
28 Day Storage at RT) |
**** |
*** |
| Cycling Performance
(500 Cycles of 1C Charge (-V)
/ 1C Discharge) |
**** |
**** |
| Charge Capability
(up to 1C Rate with appropriate
controls) |
**** |
**** |
| No Memory Effect |
**** |
** |
| Safety (Built-in
Resealable Pressure Relieve
Vent) |
**** |
**** |
| Size Compatibility
|
**** |
**** |
| Mechanical
Stability |
**** |
**** |
| Sealed Construction
and Maintenance Free |
**** |
**** |
| Cost |
**** |
**** |
| Environmental
Acceptance |
**** |
* |
