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Lithium-sulfur dioxide (Li-SO2) - LO/G cell ranges

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The Saft LO/G cylindrical primary lithium cells are based on Lithium-Sulphur dioxide (Li-SO2) chemistry and feature very high surface area spiral electrodes for maximum current pulse capability. They are designed for applications featuring continuous currents in the 0.1-5 A range, with superimposed pulses as high as 20 A.

The LO cell models are manufactured in the USA and the G cell models are manufactured in the UK.

 

Construction features

  • spiral electrodes
  • nickel-plated steel containers
  • hermetic and sturdy glass-to-metal sealing
  • built-in safety vent 
  • available as individual batteries (size ½ AA to ‘Fat’ DD; with or without tabs) or multi-cell battery packs

 

Main applications

  • military radiocommunication
  • sonobuoys and other underwater applications
  • emergency location transmitters beacon (ELTs, EPIRBs)
  • professional electronics
  • cardiac defibrillators

 

Benefits

  • high operating voltage, stable during most of the application lifetime
  • wide operating temperature range (-60°C to +70°C)
  • good resistance to passivation
  • non-flammable (but corrosive) pressurized electrolyte, quickly expelled in case of venting
  • less than 3% capacity loss during storage at ambient temperature before use
  • released capacity independent from cell orientation
  • unrivalled pulse capability
  • compliance with the European directive RoHs
  • excellent time-tested (25 years of mass production experience) safety records in many demanding military applications

 
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Technical characteristics
  • 3.0 V open circuit voltage
  • Operating voltage (depending on conditions)  typically above 2.5 V
  • Nominal capacities spanning the 0.45 - 3.4 Ah range
  • Most cell models are Underwriters Laboratories recognized (File number MH 15076)
  • Compliance with numerous military standards
  G 04/3 G 06/2 G 32/3 G 36/2 LO 34 SX
Size ½ AA AA 2/3 A "Long" A 1/3 C
Open Circuit Voltage 3 V 3 V 3 V 3 V 3 V
Nominal Voltage 2.8 V 2.8 V 2.8 V 2.8 V 2.9 V
Nominal capacity (drain) 0.45 Ah (50 mA) 0.95 Ah (80 mA) 0.8 Ah (80 mA) 1.7 Ah (80 mA) 0.86 Ah (80 mA)
Max. recom. Cont. Current 0.25 A 0.5 A 0.75 A 1.5 A 1.0 A
Operating temperature range -60/+70°C* -60/+70°C* -60/+70°C* -60/+70°C* -60/+70°C*
Outside diameter max 14.2 mm 14.2 mm 16.3 mm 16.3 mm 25.9 mm
Length max 27.9 mm 50.3 mm 34.5 mm  57.7 mm  20.3 mm 
Weight 8 g 15 g 12 g 18 g 18 g
Transport Non restricted Non restricted Non restricted Non restricted Non restricted

 

  LO 35 SX G 52/3 LO 29 SHX G 54/3 LO 43 SHX
Size 2/3 C C C 5/4 C 5/4 C
Open Circuit Voltage 3 V 3 V 3 V 3 V 3 V
Nominal Voltage 2.8 V 2.8 V 2.8 V 2.8 V 2.8 V
Nominal capacity (drain) 2.2 Ah (650 mA) 3.2 Ah (1.0 A) 3.75 Ah (0.25 A) 5.0 Ah (0.2 A) 5.0 Ah (0.2 A)
Max. recom. Cont. Current 2.0 A 2.5 A 2.5 A 2.5 A 2.5 A
Operating temperature range -60/+70°C* -60/+70°C* -60/+70°C* -60/+70°C* -60/+70°C*
Outside diameter max 25.9 mm 25.6 mm 25.6 mm 25.6 mm 26.0 mm
Length max 35.9 mm 49.5 mm 50.4 mm 60.2 mm 59.2 mm
Weight 30 g 47 g 40 g 58 g 53 g
Transport Non restricted Class 9 Class 9 Class 9 Class 9

 

  LO 40 SX LO 30 SHX G 26 LO 26 SX LO 26 SHX
Size 2/3 "Thin" D "Thin" D D D D
Open Circuit Voltage 3 V 3 V 3.0 V 3.0 V 3.0 V
Nominal Voltage 2.8 V 2.8 V 2.8 V 2.8 V 2.8 V
Nominal capacity (drain) 3.5 Ah (0.12 A) 5.75 Ah (0.2 A) 7.75 Ah   (0.25 A) 7.75 Ah (0.25 A) 7.5 Ah (0.25 A)
Max. recom. Cont. Current 2.0 A 3.0 A 2.5 A 2.5 A 4.0 A
Operating temperature range -60/+70°C* -60/+70°C* -60/+70°C* -60/+70°C* -60/+70°C*
Outside diameter max 28.95 mm 29.1 mm 34.5 mm 34.2 mm 34.2 mm
Length max 42.29 mm 59.9 mm 59.8 mm  59.3 mm 59.3 mm
Weight 40 g 63 g 85 g 85 g 85 g
Transport Class 9 Class 9 Class 9 Class 9 Class 9

 

  LO 26 SXC LO 25 SX LO 39 SHX G 22/6 G 62/1
Size D "Fat" D F DD "Long Fat DD"
Open Circuit Voltage 3.0 V 3 V 3 V 3 V 3 V
Nominal Voltage 2.8 V 2.8 V 2.8 V 2.8 V 2.8 V
Nominal capacity (drain) 9.2 Ah (0.25 A) 8.0 Ah (0.27 A) 11.5 Ah (1 A) 16.5 Ah (0.5 A) 34.0 Ah (1.0 A)
Max. recom. Cont. Current 2.5 A 2.5 A 3.0 A 3.0 A 3.0 A
Operating temperature range -60/+70°C* -60/+70°C* -60/+70°C* -60/+70°C* -60/+70°C *
Outside diameter max 34.2 mm 39.5 mm 31.9 mm 33.3 mm 41.7 mm
Length max 59.3 mm 50.3 mm 100.3 mm 120.6 mm 141 mm
Weight 85 g 96 g 125 g 175 g 300 g
Transport Class 9 Class 9 Class 9 Class 9 Class 9

 * cells leakproof up to 85°C.

Data in this page is subject to change without notice and becomes contractual only after written confirmation by Saft.