AA-Sized Lithium Battery powers medical devices.
Press Release Summary:
Designed for portable, battery-powered medical applications, TLM-1550HP features 2 Wh of energy at 4.0 V in AA-sized cell. Product has open circuit voltage of 4.1 V and can handle pulses up to 15 A, with 5 A max continuous load. Specified over -40 to +85°C range, it offers up to 20 years of storage life and features glass-to-metal hermetic seal. Models are available that withstand sterilization temperatures to +125°C. All solvents are non-toxic and non-pressurized.
Original Press Release:
Tadiran Introduces the TLM-1550HP, a High Rate AA-Size Lithium Battery
Delivers 15A Pulse / 5A Continuous Discharge to Hand-held Medical Devices
Port Washington, NY - Tadiran Batteries, a leading manufacturer of lithium batteries, has just introduced the TLM-1550HP, a new high voltage/high rate AA-sized lithium battery that is specifically designed for portable, battery-powered medical applications. Packing 2Wh of energy at 4.0 volts into an AA-size cell, the TLM-1550HP suits medical devices that require high power, long life, reduced size and weight and extended storage, such as automatic external defibrillators (AED), cauterizers, CPR resuscitation equipment, and surgical power tools such as bone saws and drills.
The AA-sized TLM-1550HP features an open circuit voltage of 4.1 volts, and the ability to handle pulses of up to 15A, with 5A maximum continuous load. The TLM-1550HP offers up to 20 years of storage life due to low self-discharge, and a temperature range of (-40°C to +85°C). Product features include:
o High operating voltage (4.1V)
o Wide operating temperature range (-40°C to +85°C)
o Models available that can withstand sterilization temperatures up to +125°C
o Safe design, can be shipped as non-hazardous
o Glass-to-metal hermetical seal (not crimped elastomer gasket)
Tadiran's TLM-1550HP battery is also extremely safe, as its solvents are non-toxic and non-pressurized and its anode material is less reactive than that found in other lithium cells. The battery has performed well in a variety of safety tests, including nail penetration, crush tests, high temperature chambers, short circuit and charge tests.
According to Sol Jacobs, General Manager of Tadiran Batteries, "with its high voltage and high rate design, the TLM-1550HP is ideal for certain handheld medical devices because it allows this equipment to become smaller and lighter and thus more ergonomic in design. The product's 20 year shelf life also makes it ideally suited for emergency equipment that can stand unused for years at a time, but must perform reliably in a life threatening situation."
In addition to the TLM-1550HP AA-sized batteries, TLM Series batteries are also available in smaller cylindrical cells as well as custom battery packs. Tadiran also manufactures a complete line of lithium thionyl chloride batteries, including a variety of primary cylindrical batteries, Pulses PlusTM batteries for high current pulse applications, coin-sized cells and custom battery packs. Tadiran products are available in a variety of terminations and assemblies. High temperature and high power models are also available. For more information on the TLM-1550HP, contact:
Tadiran, 2 Seaview Blvd., Port Washington, NY 11050
1-800-537-1368 (516) 621-4980 Fax: (516) 621-4517
www.tadiranbat.com
Tim Votapka
cell 631.645.1666
