Lithium Batteries

What is a Lithium Battery?
It's a battery that uses lithium metal or a lithium aluminum alloy in its negative electrode (anode) and manganese dioxide in its positive electrode (cathode). SANYO's primary lithium battery (CR series) was first released in 1976 and its secondary (rechargeable) lithium battery (ML series) was released in 1989. These batteries meet market needs with their high technology and superior quality.

CR Series Features
	High operating voltage of 3V and high energy density
	Wide operating temperature range: -40°C to 85°C (depending on type)
	Low self-discharge rate (0.5% per year at room temperature)
	High capacity cylindrical type
	UL approved
	SO9002 certified

ML Series Features
	High operating voltage of 2.5V
	Wide operating temperature range: -20°C to 60°C
	Low self-discharge rate (2% per year at room temperature)
	Superior charge and discharge cycle
	Able to charge at 2.8V
	UL approved

Applications
Main Power Sources
Cameras

Electronic meters (water, gas, electricity)

Electronic car keys

Memory Backup Power
RTC and SRAM for cellular phones

SRAM and DRAM for computers

SRAM and DRAM for facsimile machines

SRAM and DRAM for communications equipment and office equipment