AG8 / LR1120 Batteries
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AG8 and LR1120 batteries provide reliable 1.5V power to microelectronics.
AG8 (LR1120) is a widely used 1.5V microbattery standard that offers 43mAh capacity and fits perfectly into small 11.6 mm niches. With a thickness of only 2.1 mm, these batteries often serve as the primary power source for electronic bookmark lights, compact remote controls, and medical accessories. The steel protective capsule helps prevent internal chemical damage and oxidation when the equipment is in standby mode.
Physical and technical advantages:
- 43mAh capacity: Optimal energy amount in the LR1120 battery category.
- 2.1 mm height: Universal standard for ultra-thin niches.
- Stable voltage: Ensures precise calibration of digital measuring instruments.
Choosing button cells with an Alkaline formula significantly reduces equipment calibration errors, guaranteeing flawless diagnostics. On the other hand, for narrower, 9.5 mm diameter solutions, you can always choose AG7 / LR926 Batteries. Safety standards require the use of only certified and tested elements in the equipment. Properly selected components that meet technical specifications significantly extend the operating cycle of the hardware in extreme working conditions. Careful selection of materials and engineering during the manufacturing process ensure maximum reliability and safety in all technical application scenarios. This analytical approach is fundamental to today's demanding industrial needs, where there is no room for error and where energy efficiency is always a primary requirement for any reliable system. This allows for significant resource savings in the long run, guaranteeing safety.
Q: What are the dimensions and the unique form-factor advantage of an AG8 / LR1120 battery?
Q: In which flat measuring devices and pedometers is the AG8 (LR1120) the most advantageous power solution?
Q: Why is it essential to use clean contacts without grease stains for thin AG8 batteries?
Q: How does an alkaline LR1120 differ from a silver oxide SR1120 (SR55) battery?
Q: How to ensure safe AG8 battery replacement in digital tape measures and scales?
A: The AG8 battery features a large 11.6 mm diameter but an ultra-thin 2.05 mm casing, providing about 40 mAh capacity at 1.5V voltage. This wide but thin profile ensures stable mechanical fixation and a broad contact area in ultra-flat devices.
Q: In which flat measuring devices and pedometers is the AG8 (LR1120) the most advantageous power solution?
A: Step counters (pedometers), digital tape measures, and thin pocket calculators use the AG8 due to its low thickness. VIDEX LR1120 batteries provide the low internal resistance required for the continuous powering of accelerometer sensors and LCD segments.
Q: Why is it essential to use clean contacts without grease stains for thin AG8 batteries?
A: Fingerprints contain fats and salts that form a microscopic insulation layer on the battery surface. At low currents (microamperes), this layer creates additional resistance that can cause sensitive pedometers or electronic scales to shut down erroneously.
Q: How does an alkaline LR1120 differ from a silver oxide SR1120 (SR55) battery?
A: The SR1120 silver oxide model maintains a fixed 1.55V voltage and is designed for expensive quartz wristwatches with a chronograph. Meanwhile, the alkaline LR1120 is intended for everyday measuring devices, providing a more economically advantageous solution at a lower price.
Q: How to ensure safe AG8 battery replacement in digital tape measures and scales?
A: Battery replacement must be done with dry hands or plastic tweezers, noting that the flat surface is the positive (+) pole. The new battery must be fixed in the housing socket without excessive pressure so as not to deform the micro-chip's elastic contact springs.
