A 3.7V lithium polymer (LiPo) battery is a type of rechargeable battery commonly used in portable electronics and RC (radio-controlled) applications due to its high energy density, lightweight construction, and ability to deliver high discharge rates.
🔋 General Description
A 3.7V LiPo battery typically refers to a single-cell battery, as each LiPo cell has a nominal voltage of 3.7 volts. These batteries are available in a wide range of capacities and sizes depending on the application.
📦 Key Features
- Nominal Voltage: 3.7V
- Fully Charged Voltage: 4.2V
- Cutoff Voltage (discharged): ~3.0V
- Chemistry: Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
- Shape/Form Factor: Flat and rectangular (pouch cell), sometimes cylindrical
- Capacity Range: From <100mAh to several thousand mAh
- Connector: Often comes with JST, Molex, or bare leads (depends on application)
✅ Advantages
- Lightweight and compact
- High energy density
- Capable of high discharge rates
- No memory effect
- Flexible shapes and sizes
⚠️ Precautions
- Must be charged using a LiPo-compatible charger
- Overcharging or deep discharging can damage the battery
- Risk of swelling or fire if punctured or mishandled
- Often requires battery protection circuitry (PCM/BMS)
📌 Common Applications
- Drones and RC vehicles
- Smartphones and tablets
- Wearable electronics
- Bluetooth devices
- Portable medical equipment
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