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==Types of Batteries== |
==Types of Batteries== |
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===XO-1=== |
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⚫ | In the [[Hardware#XO-1_Laptop|XO-1 laptop]], OLPC is using two battery chemistries from 2 vendors: [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nickel-metal_hydride_battery NiMH], and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lithium_iron_phosphate_battery LiFePO4] batteries. The LiFePo4 batteries allow charging at higher temperatures. The NiMH batteries cannot be charged above about 45 degrees C. |
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===XO-1.5 and XO-1.75=== |
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⚫ | OLPC is using two battery |
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In the [[XO-1.5]] and [[XO-1.75]] laptops, OLPC solely uses the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lithium_iron_phosphate_battery LiFePO4] battery technology, which is lighter and charges at higher temperatures. |
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===XO-4=== |
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In the [[XO-4]] laptop, OLPC worked to add back the option to use NiMH, and then in 2015 a third chemistry, lithium polymer. |
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===Vendors=== |
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Our batteries vendors are Goldpeak and BYD. |
Our batteries vendors are Goldpeak and BYD. |
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Standard charge rate: CC-CV .1C See [http://wiki.laptop.org/go/Laptop_Batteries#Special_NiMH_Charging_System Special NiMH Charging System] <br> |
Standard charge rate: CC-CV .1C See [http://wiki.laptop.org/go/Laptop_Batteries#Special_NiMH_Charging_System Special NiMH Charging System] <br> |
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=== GoldPeak |
=== GoldPeak LiFePO4 === |
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Typical capacity: 2900 mAh <br> |
Typical capacity: 2900 mAh <br> |
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Minimum capacity: 2800 mAh <br> |
Minimum capacity: 2800 mAh <br> |
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Operating Voltage |
Operating Voltage Range: 7.3V to 4V at 0.2C discharge current <br> |
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Nominal Voltage 6.4V @ .2C <br> |
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Operating Temp Charge: 0 ~ +60°C <br> |
Operating Temp Charge: 0 ~ +60°C <br> |
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Operating Temp Discharge: -20 ~ +70°C <br> |
Operating Temp Discharge: -20 ~ +70°C <br> |
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== Special NiMH Charging System == |
== Special NiMH Charging System == |
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In order meet the 50% available capacity at 2000 cycles requirement a special charging and discharging system is used for NiMH. Since the "full" charge voltage of |
In order meet the 50% available capacity at 2000 cycles requirement a special charging and discharging system is used for NiMH. Since the "full" charge voltage of a NiMH varies based on temperature, internal resistance, and charge rate all of these parameters must be tracked during the charging cycle. |
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NiMH cell life is significantly affected by the maximum and minimum levels of charge in the battery. Achieving 2000 cycles with NiMH batteries requires they only get charged up to 90% capacity and discharged to 10%. So for normal operation 20% of the capacity is reserved. |
NiMH cell life is significantly affected by the maximum and minimum levels of charge in the battery. Achieving 2000 cycles with NiMH batteries requires they only get charged up to 90% capacity and discharged to 10%. So for normal operation 20% of the capacity is reserved. |
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== See also == |
== See also == |
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* [[Battery and power]] |
* [[Battery and power]] |
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* [http://www.engadget.com/2007/12/11/toshiba-launching-scib-batteries-in-march-5-min-charge-10-year/ Possible other batteries] -- [http://dev.laptop.org/ticket/5523 trac ticket] |
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[[Category:Battery & Power]] |
[[Category:Battery & Power]] |
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[[Category:XO-1]][[Category:XO-1.5]][[Category:XO-1.75]] |
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[[Category:Hardware]] |
Latest revision as of 21:22, 17 June 2016
Types of Batteries
XO-1
In the XO-1 laptop, OLPC is using two battery chemistries from 2 vendors: NiMH, and LiFePO4 batteries. The LiFePo4 batteries allow charging at higher temperatures. The NiMH batteries cannot be charged above about 45 degrees C.
XO-1.5 and XO-1.75
In the XO-1.5 and XO-1.75 laptops, OLPC solely uses the LiFePO4 battery technology, which is lighter and charges at higher temperatures.
XO-4
In the XO-4 laptop, OLPC worked to add back the option to use NiMH, and then in 2015 a third chemistry, lithium polymer.
Vendors
Our batteries vendors are Goldpeak and BYD.
GoldPeak provides both NiMH and LiFePo4 packs.
BYD provides only LiFePO4 packs.
Each chemistry and manufacturer have slightly different specifications.
GoldPeak NiMH
Typical capacity: 3050 mAh
Minimum capacity: 3000 mAh
Only 80% of this capacity is usable
Operating Voltage Rage: 7.5V to 5V at 0.2C discharge current
Operating Temp Charge: 0 ~ +45°C
Operating Temp Discharge: -20 ~ +50°C
Standard charge rate: CC-CV .1C See Special NiMH Charging System
GoldPeak LiFePO4
Typical capacity: 2900 mAh
Minimum capacity: 2800 mAh
Operating Voltage Range: 7.3V to 4V at 0.2C discharge current
Nominal Voltage 6.4V @ .2C
Operating Temp Charge: 0 ~ +60°C
Operating Temp Discharge: -20 ~ +70°C
Standard charge rate: CC-CV .8C up to 7.3V
Max charge rate:1.5C(4200 mA)
BYD LiFePO4
Typical capacity: 3150 mAh
Minimum capacity: 3100 mAh
Operating Voltage Rage: 7.5V to 5V at 0.2C discharge current
Operating Temp Charge: -10 ~ +50°C
Operating Temp Discharge: -20 ~ +55°C
Max charge rate:1C(3150 mA)
Lifetime requirements for all batteries
Ambient Temperature:25°C
Number of Cycles:2000
Remaining Capacity after 2000 cycles:50%
GoldPeak | BYD | ||
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NiMH | LiFePO4 | ||
Typical capacity (mAh) | 3050 | 2900 | 3150 |
Minimum capacity (mAh) | 3000 Only 80% usable |
2800 | 3100 |
Operating Voltage Range @ 0.2C discharge current |
7.5—5V | 7.3—4V | 7.5—5V |
Operating Temp Charge | 0 ~ +45°C | 0 ~ +60°C | -10 ~ +50°C |
Operating Temp Discharge | -20 ~ +50°C | -20 ~ +70°C | -20 ~ +55°C |
Standard charge rate | note CC-CV .1C | CC-CV .8C up to 7.3V | |
Max charge rate | 1.5C(4200 mA) | 1C(3150 mA) | |
Lifetime requirements for all batteries | |||
Ambient Temperature | 25°C | ||
Number of Cycles | 2000 | ||
Remaining Capacity after 2000 cycles | 50% |
Special NiMH Charging System
In order meet the 50% available capacity at 2000 cycles requirement a special charging and discharging system is used for NiMH. Since the "full" charge voltage of a NiMH varies based on temperature, internal resistance, and charge rate all of these parameters must be tracked during the charging cycle.
NiMH cell life is significantly affected by the maximum and minimum levels of charge in the battery. Achieving 2000 cycles with NiMH batteries requires they only get charged up to 90% capacity and discharged to 10%. So for normal operation 20% of the capacity is reserved.