MODEL TL-5903

International size reference: AA, ER14505

TECHNICAL DATA
(Typical values @+ 25C for batteries stored for one year or less)

Nominal capacity
2.4 Ah
Rated voltage
3.6 V
Maximum recommended continuous current
100 mA
Maximum pulse current capability
200 mA
Weight
18 g (0.635 oz)
Volume
8 cc
Operating temperature range
-55 C to +85 C
Li metal content
approx. 0.65 g
U.L. Component Recognition, MH 12193

Volts

DISCHARGE CHARACTERISTICS @ +25C

4.0

3.5

3.0

2.5

2.0
100
~31 mA
(1.70 Ah)

1.5

680
~5 mA
(2.17 Ah)

1.8 k
~2 mA
(2.20 Ah)

12 k
~0.3 mA
(2.17 Ah)

40 k
~90 A
(2.12 Ah)

147 k
~25 A
(1.90 Ah)

TERMINATIONS & ORDERING NO.

1.0
1

Volts

10

100

1000

10000

VOLTAGE VS. TEMPERATURE

100000
Hours

15-5903-21500

SUFFIX- /T SOLDER TABS

15-5903-31500

SUFFIX- /P AXIAL PINS

15-5903-41500

SUFFIX- /PT2 RADIAL PINS

15-5903-36500

SUFFIX- /TP POLARIZED TABS

15-5903-52500

SUFFIX- /PT POLARIZED TABS

15-5903-53500

CAPACITY VS. CURRENT

Ah

3.7

SUFFIX- /S STANDARD

2.2
-30 C

10 A

3.5

1.9

40 A

3.3

0.3 mA

1.6

2 mA

3.1

1.3

2.9

1.0
0.7

31 mA

2.5
-50

55 C
72 C

10 mA

2.7

25 C

0.4
-30

-10

10

30

50

70

90
C

0.01

0.1

10

mA

iXtra - Long Term High Performance

Note: Any presentations in this data sheet concerning performance are for information purpose only and are not construed as
warranties either expressed or implied, of future performance.
ECN 1501879 Rev. E 01/08
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TL-5903
CELL FEATURES
3.6 V Primary lithium-thionyl chloride (Li-SOCl2)
Fast voltage recovery after long term storage and/or usage
High energy density
High and stable operating voltage
Low self discharge rate
Bobbin construction
Hermetic glass-to-metal-sealing
Non-flammable electrolyte

Volts
3.5

MAIN APPLICATIONS

VOLTAGE RESPONSE AFTER STORAGE

After 1 year
After 2 years

3.4

After 5 years

3.3

After 10 years

Utility meters (elect., water &

gas)
Automatic meter reading
RF systems
Sensors & monitoring systems
Tracking systems
Wireless security systems
Automotive electronics
Industrial electronics
Ultra Low Power (ULP)

3.2

STORAGE CONDITIONS

3.1

3.0
2.9
Pulse applied: 20 mA for 1 sec
Storage: RT
Background current: None

2.8

Cells should be stored in a

clean & dry (less than 30 %
RH) area

2.7
2.6
0

200

400

600

800

1000

VOLTAGE RESPONSE

Volts
3.5

VOLTAGE RESPONSE

Volts
3.5
After 1 year

3.4

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1200
msec

After 5 years

3.4

After 1 year

After 5 years

After 7 years

After 10 years

3.3

Pulse applied: 20 mA for 100 msec

Temperature: RT
Background current: 10 A

3.2

After 2 years

3.3

Pulse applied: 20 mA for 100 msec

Temperature: RT
Background current: 20 A

3.2

3.1

3.1
0

20

40

60

80

100

120
msec

20

40

60

80

100

120
msec

iXtra - Long Term High Performance

Note: Any presentations in this data sheet concerning performance are for information purpose only and are not construed as
warranties either expressed or implied, of future performance.
ECN 1501879 Rev. E 11/08
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