It wasn't until the early 90's that Lithium batteries, the technology necessary for all our modern portability needs became readily available. These new batteries held more energy, more efficiently in a much smaller package. We may not think about it, but without small, stable rechargeable batteries, all the other technology in portable devices would be completely worthless because there would be nothing to power it.
Finally, we get to the point we are at today. Lithium batteries and the devices they power are commonplace. It's hard to find someone who doesn't have a lithium battery in their pocket, powering their cellphone, or powering their laptop, or the GPS in their car. With this need for the batteries has arisen a huge industry, with many manufacturers vying for a piece of the twenty billion dollar industry that is rechargeable battery manufacturing and distribution. But not all of these batteries are equal. So what exactly does make a battery the best battery it can be?
Let's first ask the question; how do these rechargeable batteries work?
Rechargeable lithium batteries are surprisingly complicated. They are made up of the actual lithium battery cells, temperature sensors, voltage converters and regulator circuits, notebook connectors, voltage taps and battery charge state monitors. If any of these complex components are not manufactured properly or are not calibrated just right, many things can go wrong; from small issues such as power rating discrepancies, to the more disastrous occurrences such as explosions and fires.
One of the most commonly seen issues in lower quality batteries is that the stated power rating is inaccurate. It is not uncommon at all for a battery to fall 1000mAh or more short of what the manufacturer advertises. This can be extremely frustrating to those relying on the battery, and potentially damaging to a device that requires a certain amount of power. The biggest problem with rechargeable batteries not living up to advertised power ratings is that consumers end up paying for something they don't actually get, and their devices will not stay charged for as long as they should.
So what really makes a rechargeable battery the best battery it can be? When it comes down to it, honesty. If a battery claims a rating of 800mAh, no one is expecting it to be more than it is. But why should it be expected to be less either?
This article was written using information from the battery experts at Product Creations Group. Product Creations Group produces the Solar Super Charger, one of the only true rated portable backup device charging units on the market. Learn more at http://www.getsupercharger.com/
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