CR1216 Batteries
Filter
Clear filter
CR1216 batteries provide reliable 3V power to microelectronics.
The ultra-thin CR1216 lithium batteries (only 1.6 mm thick) are specially engineered for devices that require a reliable 3V power source within a precision mechanics assembly. With 25mAh capacity, these cells guarantee optimal performance for miniature remote controls, active indicators, and very compact cardiology sensors. Despite their small size, the Anti-Leak casing maintains hermeticity throughout the 5 years of storage and use, while the 0% heavy metal content confirms the product's ecological safety.
Physical and technical advantages:
- 25mAh capacity: Effective reserve for precision mechanics active systems.
- 1.6 mm thickness: Guarantees easy insertion into very narrow microsensors.
- Long standby: 5-year storage blocks energy loss without self-discharge.
Reliable microbatteries provide a long service life and precise preservation of technological data in miniature boards. For tactical lighting and high-consumption optics, we recommend switching to the powerful CR123A / CR1 / CR2 Batteries category. 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 is the specification of the CR1216 battery and in which microelectronics is this thin profile mandatory?
Q: Why is the CR1216 (3.0V) often chosen for fishing night LED indicators instead of silver oxide (1.55V) batteries?
Q: How does the lithium CR1216 battery behave in ultra-thin (Slim) wristwatches over a long period?
Q: What are the risks if the surface of a thin (1.6 mm) CR1216 battery is not cleaned before insertion into medical equipment?
Q: Is it possible to integrate thicker CR1220 or CR1225 batteries into a CR1216 device socket?
A: The CR1216 is the thinnest of the 12.5 mm series elements – only 1.6 mm thick, providing a compact (around 25 mAh) capacity. This thickness allows it to be used in delicate, card-type blood glucose monitors, especially thin wristwatches, and fishing micro-LED float indicators.
Q: Why is the CR1216 (3.0V) often chosen for fishing night LED indicators instead of silver oxide (1.55V) batteries?
A: Night fishing LED diodes (especially blue and white ones) require a 3.0V starting voltage for direct ignition, which is possible only with lithium cells without a voltage step-up. The VIDEX CR1216 element is extremely lightweight, does not upset the float's balance, and functions stably in cold, damp autumn air (down to -20°C).
Q: How does the lithium CR1216 battery behave in ultra-thin (Slim) wristwatches over a long period?
A: The small capacity (25 mAh) is sufficient to drive quartz motor steps with microamperes (under 2 µA). However, unlike the thick CR2032 (which lasts 3-5 years), the resources of the ultra-thin CR1216 battery will run out within 1-2 years in the case of intensive display lighting, requiring timely service at a watch repair shop.
Q: What are the risks if the surface of a thin (1.6 mm) CR1216 battery is not cleaned before insertion into medical equipment?
A: Palm grease and sweat form an acid oxide layer on the 12.5 mm surface, creating microscopic galvanic resistance between the battery and the device's gold-plated contacts. In glucometers, this contact resistance lowers the voltage below 2.8V, causing erroneous sugar level readings (Err), so installation MUST be done with non-metal tweezers.
Q: Is it possible to integrate thicker CR1220 or CR1225 batteries into a CR1216 device socket?
A: Absolutely not, because the thickness difference is dramatic (1.6 mm versus 2.0 mm / 2.5 mm). Attempting to squeeze these batteries into the thin socket (e.g., a Smart Card) will break off or deform the device's metal contact springs, completely destroying the power circuit.
