3 2.What is the IEC standard cycle life test? IEC stipulates that the standard cycle life test for NiMH batteries is: After the battery is discharged at 0.2C to 1.0V/piece 01) Charge at 0.1C for 16 hours, then discharge at 0.2C for 2 hours and 30 minutes (one cycle) 02) Charge at 0.25C for 3 hours and 10 minutes, discharge at 0.25C for 2 hours and 20 minutes (2-48 cycles) 03) Charge at 0.25C for 3 hours and 10 minutes, discharge at 0.25C to 1.0V (49th cycle) 04) Charge at 0.1C for 16 hours, leave for 1 hour, and discharge at 0.2C to 1.0V (50th cycle). For NiMH batteries, repeat 1-4 for a total of 400 cycles, and the 0.2C discharge time should be greater than 3 hours; for NiCd batteries, repeat 1-4 for a total of 500 cycles, and the 0.2C discharge time should be greater than 3 hours.
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