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NRF9160 Primary battery

Hi,

We are developing  nrf9160 sensor based product powered by primary battery(non rechargeable). Sensor current consumption is less than 1 mA.

while trying Saft LS14500 battery nrf9160 is continuously restarting during modem activity. Same works well with Li-PO rechargeable battery,looks like Saft LS14500 is unable to supply enough peak current.

Could you please recommend the primary battery chemistry type be used with nrf9160 to work.

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  • Hi,

    There is nothing about the chemistry of the battery that made the Li-Po battery unusable. It’s what it was rated for and designed to output. 

    There are plenty of Li-Po batteries that can handle more than 50mAs.

    Whilst I can not say what battery we use in other products, what I can say is that it is rated to a output 0.5C standard continuous current from a battery that is 1A in capacity.

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