What Types of Panasonic Lithium Cells Are Available?

Panasonic offers a diverse range of reliable, long-lasting lithium batteries for industries and consumer applications, including automotive electronics, medical devices, industrial equipment, and consumer electronics. This article explores the various types of Panasonic lithium cells, their features, and key applications.

 

1. Coin-type Lithium Batteries

Coin-type lithium batteries are compact, long-lasting, and reliable, making them ideal for high-drain and backup power applications. Panasonic offers various series to meet specific needs.

CR Series Manganese Dioxide Lithium Batteries

Model No.	Nominal voltage (V)	Nominal capacity (mAh)*1	Continuous drain (mA)	Dimensions(mm)		Mass(g)	Operating temperature range*2
				Diameter	Height
CR1025	3	30	0.1	10.0	2.5	0.6	-30°Cto85°C
CR1216		25		12.5	1.6	0.7
CR1220		35			2.0	0.9
CR1616		55		16.0	1.6	1.0
CR1620		75			2.0	1.3
CR1632		140			3.2	1.9
CR2012		55		20.0	1.2	1.4
CR2016		90			1.6	1.6
CR2025		165	0.2		2.5	2.3
CR2032		225			3.2	2.8
CR2330		265		23.0	3.0	3.7
CR2354		560			5.4	5.7
CR2412		100		24.5	1.2	2.0
CR2450		620			5.0	6.2
CR2477		1,000			7.7	10.5
CR3032		500		30.0	3.2	6.9

• Features: The CR series provides high-rate pulse discharge and excellent low-temperature performance, with models ranging from thin-type to high-capacity.
• Applications: Common in remote keyless entry, card remotes, memory backup, security tags, and smart transmitters.

 

BR Series Poly-carbonmonofluoride Lithium Batteries

Model No.	Nominal voltage (V)	Nominal capacity (mAh)*1	Continuous drain (mA)	Dimensions (mm)		Mass (g)	Operating temperature range*2
				Diameter	Height
BR1220	3	35	0.03	12.5	2.0	0.7	-30 °C to 85 °C
BR1225		48			2.5	0.8
BR1632		120		16.0	3.2	1.5
BR2032		200		20.0		2.6
BR2325		165		23.0	2.5	3.0
BR2330		255			3.0	3.2
BR3032		500		30.0	3.2	5.7

• Features: The BR series, with Panasonic technology, offers low self-discharge and stable performance after long storage, ideal for low-drain memory backup applications.
• Applications: Used in communication devices, electricity meters, automotive electronics, ETC systems, and security cameras.

 

CR Series Manganese Dioxide Lithium Batteries for High Temperatures

Model No.	Nominal voltage (V)	Nominal capacity (mAh)*1	Continuous drain (mA)	Dimensions (mm)		Mass(g)	Operating temperature range
				Diameter	Height
CR2032A	3	210	0.2	20.0	3.2	30	-40℃ to 125℃
CR2032B							-40 ℃ to 120℃
CR2050A		345			5.0	4.1	-40 ℃ to 125℃
CR2050B2							-40 ℃ to 120℃
CR2450B		560		24.5		6.2	-40℃ to 105℃

• Features: Designed for high temperatures (up to 125°C), these batteries offer excellent discharge performance for industrial and automotive use.
• Applications: Used in automotive components like TPMS and in hot water and electricity meters.

 

BR Series Poly-carbonmonofluoride Lithium Batteries for High Temperatures

Model No.	Nominal voltage (V)	Nominal capacity (mAh)*1	Continuous drain (mA)	Dimensions (mm)		Mass(g)	Operating temperature range
				Diameter	Height
BB1225A	3	48	0.03	12.5	2.5	0.8	-40℃ to 125℃
BR1632A		120		16.0	3.2	1.5
BR2330A		255		23.0	3.0	3.2
BB2450A BR2477A		550		24.5	5.0	4.9
		1,000			7.7	7.9

• Features: The high-temperature BR series operates up to 125°C, offering reliable power and long-lasting performance in harsh environments.
• Applications: Used in automotive electronics (e.g., TPMS, ETC), meters, and memory backup for systems like computers and automation equipment.

 

2. Cylindrical-type Lithium Batteries

Cylindrical lithium batteries are durable and long-lasting, making them ideal for metering devices like intelligent gas meters. Panasonic's batteries offer a maintenance-free solution with extended lifespans.

CR Series Manganese Dioxide Lithium Batteries (Standard Type)

Model No.	Nominal voltage (V)	Nominal capacity (mAh)*1	Continuous drain (mA)	Dimensions (mm)				Mass(g)	Operating temperature range*3
				Diameter		Height
CR2	3	850	20	15.6		27.0		11	-40 ℃to 70℃
CR123A		1,550		170		34.5		16
Model No	Nominal volage (V	Nominal capacity (mAh)*2	Continuous drain (mA)	Length	Width		Height	Mass(g)	0penating temperature range*3
2CR5	6	1,550	20	34.0	17.0		45.0	38	-40 ℃to70℃
CR-P2				35.0	19.5		36.0	37

• Features: These batteries provide high-rate discharge and ample power, ideal for cameras, lights, and consumer devices.
• Applications: Used in lights, security devices, automotive electronics (eCall), and medical equipment like AEDs.

 

CR Series Manganese Dioxide Lithium Batteries (Long-life Type)

Model No.	Nominal voltage (V)	Nominal capacity (mAh)*1	Continuous drain (mA)	Dimensions (mm)		Mass(g)	0penatihg temperature range
				Diameter	Height
CR-AGZ	3	2,700	2.5	17.0	45.5	23	-40℃to 85℃
CR-AG		2,400				22
CR-2/3AU		1,600			33.5	16
CR-2/3AZ
CR2Z		1,000		15.6	27.0	11
CR2U
CR-AAU		1,800		14.5	50.5	18
CR-AAK		1,650	100

• Features: These long-life batteries offer stable discharge and reliable power, even in low temperatures, for extended use.
• Applications: Ideal for in-vehicle devices, meters, and medical equipment like AEDs.

 

BR Series Poly-carbonmonofluoride Lithium Batteries

Model No.	Nominal voltage (V)	Nominal capacity (mAh)*1	Continuous drain (mA)	Dimensions (mm)		Mass(g)	0penatihg temperature range
				Diameter	Height
BR-1/2AA	3	1,000	2.5	14.5	25.5	8	40℃ to 100℃
BR-2/3A		1,200		17.0	33.5	13	-40℃ to 85℃
BB-2/3AG		1,450
BR-A		1,800			45.5	18
BR-AG		2,200
BR-C		5,000	5.0	26.0	50.5	41

• Features: The BR series cylindrical lithium batteries offer long storage life, ideal for metering and memory backup.
• Applications: Used in communication devices, meters, and memory backup for factory automation systems.

 

3. Coin-type Rechargeable Lithium Batteries

Coin-type rechargeable lithium batteries offer long-life stability and are commonly used in industrial devices, medical equipment, wireless communications, and solar-powered watches.

VL Series Vanadium Rechargeable Lithium Batteries

Model No.	Nominal voltage (V)	Nominal capacity (mAh)*2	Continuous drain (mA)	Dimensions (mm)		Mass(g)	Charge voltage (V)	0penatihg temperature range
				Diameter	Height
VL1220	3	7.0	0.02	12.5	2.0	0.80	3.25 to 355	-20℃ to 60℃
VL2020		20.0	0.07	20.0		2.10
VL2330		50.0	0.10	23.0	3.0	3.50
VL3032		100.0	0.20	30.0	3.2	6.30

• Features: The VL series batteries maintain high-discharge voltage, making them ideal for memory backup.
• Applications: Used in memory backup for printers, medical equipment, industrial devices, and remote keyless entry systems.

 

ML Series Manganese Rechargeable Lithium Batteries

Model No.	Nominal voltage(V)	Nominal capacity (mAh)*1	Continuous drain (mA)	Dimensions (mm)		Mass(g)	Charge voltage (V)	0penatihg temperature range
				Diameter	Height
ML2020	3	45.0	0.12	20.0	2.0	2.20	2.8 to 3.2	-20℃ to 60℃

• Features: The ML series offers high capacity for long-term memory backup and stable power over extended periods.
• Applications: Used in memory backup for drive recorders, PCs, communication systems, medical equipment, and industrial machinery.

 

CTL Series Cobalt Titanium Rechargeable Lithium Batteries

Model No.	Nominal voltage(V)	Nominal capacity (mAh)*1	Continuous drain (mA)	Dimensions (mm)		Mass(g)	Charge voltage (V)	0penatihg temperature range
				Diameter	Height
CTL621F	2.3	3.6	0.02	6.8	2.1	0.25	2.5 to 2.7	-20℃ to 60℃
CTL920F		7.7	0.05	9.5	2.0	0.45
CTL1616F		13.0	0.10	16.0	1.6	1.00

• Features: The CTL series offers excellent cycle stability, higher voltage (2.3 V), and long-term reliability, especially in solar watches.
• Applications: Used in digital and solar watches, sensing devices, and other rechargeable power applications.

 

MT Series Manganese Titanium Rechargeable Lithium Batteries

Model No.	Nominal voltage(V)	Nominal capacity (mAh)*1	Continuous drain (mA)	Dimensions (mm)		Mass(g)	Charge voltage (V)	0penatihg temperature range
				Diameter	Height
MT516F	1.5	1.8	0.025	5.8	1.6	0.14	1.8 to 2.6	-10℃ to 60℃
MT621		2.5	0.05	6.8	2.1	0.23
MT920		5.0		9.5	2.0	0.41

• Features: The MT series offers high-current discharge and sustained endurance for devices needing quick power bursts.
• Applications: Used in watches and small electronic devices.