3.6 Volt NiMH Battery

3.6 Volt NiMH Battery

A 3.6V NiMH battery pack is a rechargeable nickel metal hydride power source made from three 1.2V cells connected in series. It is commonly used as a cadmium-free replacement battery pack for cordless phones, wireless headsets, emergency lights, security sensors, meters, RC toys, shavers, toothbrushes, and portable medical devices.

  • Rated voltage: 3.6V
  • Capacity range: approx. 150mAh to 4000mAh, depending on cell size and pack design
  • Common cell formats: AAA, AA, 2/3 AAA, 4/5 SC, Sub-C, and button cell packs
  • Termination options: wire leads, BEC connector, JR-style connector, cordless phone plug, or custom connector
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For replacement or project sourcing, confirm voltage, capacity, connector type, polarity, wire length, pack dimensions, and charger compatibility before ordering.

Description

3.6V NiMH Battery Product Attributes

Key Features:

1. Rechargeable Ni-MH battery pack built from three 1.2V cells connected in series.

2. Rated voltage: 3.6V, with full-charge voltage typically reaching about 4.2V to 4.5V.

3. Cadmium-free rechargeable alternative to older NiCd battery packs.

4. Available in multiple capacities, from small button-cell packs to higher-capacity AA, AAA, and Sub-C based packs.

5. Commonly supplied with wire leads, BEC connectors, JR-style connectors, or device-specific plugs.

6. Suitable for cordless phones, wireless headsets, emergency lights, smoke alarms, security sensors, meters, RC toys, shavers, toothbrushes, and portable medical devices.

7. Recommended for replacement, repair, and custom battery pack projects where voltage, connector, polarity, size, and charger compatibility must be confirmed.

Type Description
Category Ni-MH Batteries

& Ni-MH RC Battery

Mfr GMCELL
Series GMCELL®
Packaging Box / Bulk Pack / Custom Pack Option
Part Status Active
Battery Chemistry Nickel Metal Hydride
Battery Configuration 3 cells in series, 3 × 1.2V
Voltage – Rated 3.6 V
Full Charge Voltage Approx. 4.2V to 4.5V
Capacity Range Approx. 150mAh to 4000mAh, depending on cell size and pack design
Common Cell Sizes AAA, AA, 2/3 AAA, 4/5 SC, Sub-C, button cell configurations
Size / Dimension Customizable according to cell format, housing space, and device compartment
Termination Style Wire leads, BEC connector, JR-style connector, cordless phone plug, or custom connector
Typical Cycle Life Approx. 500–1,000 cycles under proper charging and use conditions
Charging Method Use a dedicated NiMH smart charger with full-charge detection such as -ΔV control
Memory Effect No significant memory effect in modern NiMH batteries
Storage Recommendation Store in a cool, dry place at about 40% to 50% charge for long-term storage
Common Applications Cordless phones, wireless headsets, two-way radios, emergency lights, smoke alarms, security sensors, utility meters, RC toys, electric shavers, toothbrushes, portable monitors, diagnostic tools, and otoscopes
Replacement Checkpoints Confirm voltage, capacity, pack size, connector type, polarity, wire length, and charger compatibility before replacement
Shipping Info Available for standard bulk supply or custom battery pack projects