GP Batteries introduces Enhanced Performance Series; new series will benefit portable applications.division of Gold Peak Industries Ltd., Monday announced worldwide availability of the Enhanced Performance Series of its Green Charge Nickel Metal-Hydride (NiMH) cylindrical cyl·in·dri·cal adj. Of, relating to, or having the shape of a cylinder, especially of a circular cylinder. cells. The Enhanced Performance Series is the result of collaboration between GP Batteries and Ovonic o·von·ic adj. Of or relating to a device whose operation is based on the Ovshinsky effect. [Ov(shinsky effect) + (electr)onic.] Battery Co., the licensor of the nickel metal-hydride technology. The joint development effort yielded a new metal-hydride alloy that has delivered significant performance enhancement to the new cells. According to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. Don Buckley, president of GP Batteries USA, the Enhanced Performance Series offers several major improvements to the original GP Green Charge NiMH cells, which were first introduced by GP Batteries in 1991 as a high-capacity, environmentally conscious alternative to nickel cadmium (NiCd) A rechargeable battery technology that is widely used for portable hand tools. It uses a nickel and cadmium plate and potassium hydroxide as the electrolyte. Originally invented in Sweden in 1899, it became popular in the 1950s after a sealed version was developed. cylindrical cells. The Enhanced Performance Series offers improved charge and open-circuit voltage Open-circuit voltage or OCV is the difference of electrical potential between two terminals of a device when there is no external load connected, i.e. the circuit is broken or open. (OCV OCV Open Circuit Voltage OCV Optical Character Verification (EnSeal proprietary document authentication technology) OCV Out-of-Country Voting OCV On-Chip Variation OCV Oil Control Valve (automotive engines) ) retention; specified capacity after long-term aging in a discharged state; consistent temperature characteristics during charging -- even after extended periods of rest; and higher reliability. The company is offering to provide capacity-matched unit cells for customers' power-pack applications as part of the launch of the new series. "Capacity-matched cells will give improved performances over the long term, and the packs will have longer cycle life," Buckley said. "In addition, capacity-matched cells in a battery pack will result in better and more positive control when using quick-charge termination methods involving voltage and temperature measurements." Other applications that will benefit from the Enhanced Performance Series include cellular, laptop, data capture and other portable products that require longer life. GP Green Charge NiMH cells are available in AA and AF diameters, with capacity ranges of 600-1300 mAh for AA, and 900-2700 mAh for AF. For more information, contact Laurel Hansen at 619/674-5620. Located in San Diego San Diego (săn dēā`gō), city (1990 pop. 1,110,549), seat of San Diego co., S Calif., on San Diego Bay; inc. 1850. San Diego includes the unincorporated communities of La Jolla and Spring Valley. Coronado is across the bay. , GP Batteries USA is a subsidiary of GP Batteries International, one of the world's major specialty battery manufacturers. The company's products include micro- and high-voltage alkaline batteries Alkaline batteries are a type of power cell dependent upon the reaction between zinc and manganese dioxide (Zn/MnO2). Compared with original zinc-carbon batteries, while both produce approximately 1. , consumer batteries and a complete range of nickel cadmium and nickel metal-hydride batteries and battery packs. -0- NOTE TO EDITORS: All trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. CONTACT: GP Batteries USA, San Diego Laurel Hansen, 619/674-5620 |
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