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VTC14500R 3.6V 700mAh Wide Temperature Battery
14500 Cylindrical Li-ion Rechargeable Cell
- Nominal voltage: 3.6V
- Typical capacity: 750mAh; minimum capacity: 700mAh
- Limited charge voltage: 4.2V
- Maximum continuous discharge current: 5C (3500mA)
- Charge temperature: -20°C to 60°C; discharge temperature: -40°C to 85°C
- Dimensions: 48.9±0.3mm length, 14.2±0.2mm diameter
Wide Temperature Lithium-ion Battery for Compact Electronics
The VTC14500R is a wide temperature 14500 lithium-ion rechargeable battery designed for compact equipment that needs a small cylindrical cell with verified electrical limits. Its nominal voltage is 3.6V, with typical capacity of 750mAh and minimum capacity of 700mAh. The datasheet defines 4.2V limited charge voltage, 1C maximum continuous charge current, 5C maximum continuous discharge current, 2.0V discharge cut-off voltage, and 2.75V final discharging voltage. The cell measures 48.9+/-0.3mm in length and 14.2+/-0.2mm in diameter, with approximate weight of 19.5g. VTCBATT supports factory-direct supply, sample development, OEM/ODM labeling, holder or tab matching, and batch wholesale service for equipment manufacturers and battery distributors.
For wider battery options, see Wide Temperature Battery.
This rechargeable 14500 lithium-ion battery is suited to smart metering modules, IoT environmental sensors, wireless security devices, GPS asset trackers, PLC memory backup modules, smart agriculture nodes, portable test instruments, and outdoor control electronics where a compact cylindrical cell, wide discharge-temperature range, and moderate high-rate capability are required. The -40 to 85 degC discharge range and 5C maximum continuous discharge rating make it useful for devices exposed to outdoor or industrial temperature changes, while the 14.2mm diameter and 48.9mm length support standard 14500 holder integration. VTCBATT can customize terminal style, nickel tabs, holder design, wire and connector matching, label printing, sample testing, and wholesale battery supply for different device platforms.
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Key Features
VTC14500R Battery Highlights
Compact wide-temperature rechargeable 14500 cell for metering, sensing, tracking and control electronics.
Wide Temperature
Charge range: -20°C to 60°C; discharge range: -40°C to 85°C.
5C Discharge
Maximum continuous discharge current up to 3500mA.
Test Curves
Discharge, charge, aging and cycle charts available in tabs.
OEM Ready
14500 holder, tab and connector integration support.
Wide Temperature Operation
Charge range: -20 to 60°C; discharge range: -40 to 85°C with temperature-specific current and cut-off limits defined for engineering review.
5C Continuous Discharge
The cell supports up to 5C continuous discharge, equal to 3500mA using the 700mAh minimum-capacity basis, for compact equipment requiring short higher-current operation.
Verified Cycle And Retention Data
The specification lists 1C/1C cycle-life acceptance after 500 cycles, and the technical deck provides capacity-retention curves for RT and high-temperature cycling.
OEM Holder And Tab Integration
The 14.2mm diameter and 48.9mm length fit 14500 holders, tab assemblies, and compact rechargeable product designs with VTCBATT OEM/ODM support.
Full Certification & Extended Warranty
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Full Certification
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Ultra Long Warranty
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VTCBATT Production and Service
VTCBATT not only focuses on customized design and excellent service to meet the diverse demands of different customers, but also devotes itself to precise and standardized manufacturing in every process to ensure the highest-quality batteries. Meanwhile, VTCBATT will provide comprehensive support across pre-sales and after-sales stages, focusing on customers’ feedback to establish long-term and win-win cooperation. VTCBATT professional sales and technical engineer teams will be your best custom battery experts to assist with reliable and fast services at any time.
Raw-material mixing through cell testing, VTCBATT adopts an automatic manufacturing process to maximize production efficiency and enhance the batteries
quality, safety, and reliability. The entire manufacturing process is monitored and 100% tested before flowing to the next procedure to ensure zero defects before delivery.
Over the past 20 years, VTCBATT has built strong partnerships with customers in more than 50 countries worldwide. With reliable quality, responsive service, and tailored battery solutions, we have earned the trust of our clients—many of whom have maintained long-term cooperation and lasting friendships with us for over a decade. Together, we continue to grow and move forward toward a brighter future.
Applications
VTC14500R Battery Applications
Eight practical device categories for this wide temperature 14500 rechargeable cell.
Smart water meters
Smart water meters, wireless meter reading modules, AMR/AMI utility systems
IoT environmental monitoring sensors
IoT environmental monitoring sensors, temperature and humidity data loggers
Wireless security alarm systems
Wireless security alarm systems, PIR motion detectors, intrusion sensors
GPS asset tracking devices
GPS asset tracking devices, container trackers, logistics monitoring equipment
Industrial PLC backup power
Industrial PLC backup power, CNC machine memory retention modules
Smart agriculture devices
Smart agriculture devices, soil monitoring nodes, remote irrigation controllers
Portable diagnostic instruments
Portable diagnostic instruments, handheld monitoring devices, field test equipment
Solar-powered outdoor sensor nodes
Solar-powered outdoor sensor nodes, street lighting controllers, smart city infrastructure
Test Charts
VTC14500R Test Curves
Clean chart reconstructions for engineering review.
- Rate Discharge Test
- Rate Charge Test
- 13W Discharge Test
- Aging Test
- Cycle Life Test
Temperature-dependent discharge curves show how the VTC14500R voltage profile changes under different discharge temperature conditions.
Charge curve reconstructions show temperature-sensitive charging behavior and low-temperature charge cut-off profiles.
The 14500R 2S1P 13W discharge chart uses a 4.1V to 2.0V voltage range.
High-temperature aging data is summarized as an OCV and retention trend for engineering review.
Cycle-life data includes room-temperature 3C/3C capacity retention and high-temperature cycle retention curves.
What is the nominal voltage and capacity of VTC14500R?
The nominal voltage is 3.6V. The typical capacity is 750mAh and the minimum capacity is 700mAh.
What temperature range does this 14500 lithium-ion battery support?
Charging is specified at -20°C to 60°C. Discharging is specified at -40°C to 85°C, with current and cut-off limits depending on the temperature band.
Can VTCBATT customize this cell for device assembly?
VTCBATT can support holder, tab, connector, wire, label, sample testing and OEM/ODM battery supply requirements based on the device design.
VTC14500R 3.6V 700mAh Wide Temperature 14500 Lithium-ion Rechargeable Battery
The VTC14500R is a wide temperature cylindrical lithium-ion rechargeable battery for compact devices that need a 14500-size cell with defined high and low temperature operating limits. It provides 3.6V nominal voltage, 750mAh typical capacity, and 700mAh minimum capacity.
Core Electrical Parameters
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | VTC14500R |
| Battery Type | 14500 cylindrical lithium-ion rechargeable battery |
| Nominal Voltage | 3.6V |
| Capacity | Typical 750mAh; minimum 700mAh |
| Discharge Cut-off / Final Voltage | 2.0V cut-off; 2.75V final discharging voltage |
| Limited / Upper Charge Voltage | 4.2V |
| Maximum Continuous Charge Current | 1C (700mA) |
| Maximum Continuous Discharge Current | 5C (3500mA) |
| Cell Dimensions / Weight | 48.9±0.3mm length, 14.2±0.2mm diameter; approx. 19.5g |
| Operating Temperature | Charge: -20°C to 60°C; discharge: -40°C to 85°C; storage: -40°C to 85°C |
Battery Dimensions
| Label | Description | Dimension | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| D | Battery length | 48.9±0.3mm | Dimensions include PET sleeve |
| E | Battery diameter | 14.2±0.2mm | Cylindrical 14500 cell |
Wide Temperature Operation
Charging is specified at -20°C to 60°C with reduced current and voltage limits in colder and hotter bands. Discharging is specified at -40°C to 85°C, with current and cut-off voltage adjusted by temperature band to protect application performance.
Performance And Reliability Data
RT Cycle Life at 3C Charge / 3C DischargeCapacity retention at room-temperature cycling in the technical introduction.
| High Temperature Cycle LifeCapacity retention points for 60°C and 80°C cycling in the technical introduction.
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Safety And Handling Tests
Safety checks include external short circuit, over charge, over discharge, drop, and vibration test items, with no explosion or flame specified as the acceptance result. Battery integration should still follow the defined charge, discharge, storage, welding, and handling limits.
Application Fit
IoT environmental monitoring sensors
IoT environmental monitoring sensors, temperature and humidity data loggers
Wireless security alarm systems
Wireless security alarm systems, PIR motion detectors, intrusion sensors
GPS asset tracking devices
GPS asset tracking devices, container trackers, logistics monitoring equipment
Industrial PLC backup power
Industrial PLC backup power, CNC machine memory retention modules
Smart agriculture devices
Smart agriculture devices, soil monitoring nodes, remote irrigation controllers
Portable diagnostic instruments
Portable diagnostic instruments, handheld monitoring devices, field test equipment
Solar-powered outdoor sensor nodes
Solar-powered outdoor sensor nodes, street lighting controllers, smart city infrastructure
VTCBATT OEM/ODM Supply
VTCBATT supports factory-direct supply for device manufacturers, distributors, and engineering teams that need rechargeable 14500 cells with sample testing, terminal matching, battery-holder integration, nickel tabs, wire or connector options, labeling, and batch production support.
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