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Telemetry Solutions uses both types of batteries depending upon the application. Generally, if you can tolerate the weight of the primary battery, they are a far better choice. Here are a few important considerations regarding primary and rechargeable batteries.
- The lightest rechargeable battery that we can use weighs less than 2 grams.
- The lightest primary battery that we use that can provide enough current to power the GPS weighs 9 grams.
- Gram for gram, primary batteries are 6 times more energy dense than rechargeable batteries
- A rechargeable battery with the same capacity as a primary battery will have a very big footprint rendering it unusable
- At -10° C. the rechargeable batteries will stop producing current sufficient to operate the GPS
- Rechargeable batteries can be tested to confirm they capacity, primary batteries cannot be
We are happy to provide you with a deeper and more clear understanding of batteries. Please feel free to call us at +1 925-798-1942
