Did you know that some modern devices (such as solar garden lights, computer memory backup, or certain smart keys) require rechargeable button batteries? VIDEX LIR 2032 is a Li-Ion technology rechargeable cell in a flat format.
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A: The LIR2032 is a rechargeable lithium-ion accumulator with a nominal voltage of 3.6V (up to 4.2V fully charged), whereas the CR2032 is a 3.0V single-use element. The LIR2032 provides approximately 45 mAh capacity and over 500 charge cycles, but its higher operating voltage can damage equipment strictly designed for a 3.0V limit.
A: A fully charged LIR2032 cell reaches 4.2V, which is 40% more than the standard CR2032 3.0V nominal. If the device's microcontroller lacks a built-in voltage regulator, the high voltage of the VIDEX LIR2032 can burn out sensitive memory circuits or wireless transmitters.
A: The LIR2032 is advantageous in devices with high current consumption, such as rechargeable solar-powered wristwatches, microcontroller development boards (Arduino/ESP32), and Bluetooth sensors. In such applications, 500+ charge cycles eliminate the need to regularly buy single-use 3.0V elements.
A: Charging the LIR2032 requires a specialized CC/CV (Constant Current/Constant Voltage) charger with a limited charging current of up to 35–45 mA. Charging with standard NiMH or large-size Li-Ion chargers will cause cell overheating, electrolyte evaporation, and casing deformation.
A: Li-Ion coin accumulators are characterized by a self-discharge of up to 5–10% per month, so their resting storage term until a preventive recharge is 5 years. To prevent the cell's deep discharge below 2.7V, which irreversibly reduces capacity, resting accumulators must be recharged once every 6 months.