Battery Selection Guide for Battery Powered Devices by Energizer & Microchip

Long Battery Lifetime
Working together, Microchip and Energizer are driving new solutions for extremely low power applications. Energizer, a leader in the manufacture and application of advanced consumer batteries, offers a wide range of portable power solutions that provide improved capabilities for low power applications.

Primary Batteries (Single Use)

Alkaline Cylindrical
Suitable for a variety of portable devices
Key Attributes
-Inexpensive
-Widely Available
-Moderate Drain Rate

Lithium Cylindrical
Best for Long Service Life & High Drain Rates
Key Attributes
-High Performance
-Shelf Life of 15 Years
-Wide Temperature Range
-High Reliability
-Lightweight

Lithium Coin (13 Sizes)
Best for Small, Low Energy Devices
Key Attributes
-Small
-Lightweight
-Low Drain Rate
-7 – 10 Year Shelf Life

Secondary Batteries (Rechargeable)

NiMH Rechargeable
Best for High Use Portable Devices
Key Attributes
-Rechargeable
-Nickel-Metal Hydride

Find many more battery solutions at Energizer
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