Description
The SAFT LSH20 is a premium, non-rechargeable 3.6V Lithium-Thionyl Chloride (Li-SOCl₂) D battery designed for demanding industrial and professional electronic equipment requiring high continuous current and pulse capability.
Its spiral-cell construction, stable operating voltage, low self-discharge, and wide operating temperature range make it ideal for high-drain applications and equipment requiring powerful, short-duration pulses.
Compatible With / Replaces
The LSH20 may be suitable as a replacement for the following high-power 3.6V Li-SOCl₂ D battery models:
- ER34615HD
- LSH20BA
Important: Verify the battery dimensions, terminal configuration, continuous-current requirements, and pulse-current requirements before substituting batteries. Equivalent size and voltage do not guarantee compatibility with every device.
Key Features
- Nominal voltage: 3.6V
- Nominal capacity: 13 Ah (13,000 mAh)
- Low self-discharge: less than 1% per year during storage at 20°C after the first year
- Wide operating temperature range: −60°C to +85°C
- Stable voltage throughout most of the discharge cycle
- Maximum recommended continuous current: 1.8 A
- Pulse capability: up to 4 A under specified conditions
- Hermetically sealed stainless-steel construction
- Designed for high-drain and pulse-current applications
Typical Applications
- Security and alarm systems
- GPS and asset-tracking devices
- Military and aerospace electronics
- Industrial monitoring equipment
- Telemetry systems
- Communication equipment
- Emergency equipment
- Professional electronic equipment
Specifications
- Manufacturer: SAFT
- Model: LSH20
- Chemistry: Lithium-Thionyl Chloride (Li-SOCl₂)
- Cell type: Primary/non-rechargeable
- Nominal voltage: 3.6V
- Nominal capacity: 13 Ah (13,000 mAh)
- Size: D
- Maximum diameter: 33.4 mm
- Maximum height: 61.6 mm
- Typical weight: 100 g
- Data Sheet: SAFT LSH20 Product Data Sheet (PDF)
The LSH20 is best suited to high-load and pulse-current applications. For low-current, long-duration applications requiring greater capacity, see the SAFT LS33600 High-Energy D Lithium Battery.
Important: This is a non-rechargeable lithium battery. Do not attempt to recharge.
