Discharge Rate - The rate, usually expressed in amperes, at which electrical current is taken from the battery.
Desorption - The opposite of absorption, whereby the material retained by a medium or another material is released.
RS232C (Recommended standard RS232C) - Standard defining the communication circuits between devices for synchronous and asynchronous transmissions on the following types of lines - two-wire, four-wire, point-to-point, telephone lines and local links with short cables. Though the standard covers only transmissions over distances up to 15 meters, it is often possible to ensure correct transmission over greater distances using high-quality shielded cable in a reasonably satisfactory electrical environment. Most terminals and devices on the market can implement this transmission standard.
Power source (safety) - Power source for loads defined as critical by applicable safety regulations. This supply must not be affected by a mains failure and is generally separate from other supplies.
Capacity - The total number of ampere-hours or watt-hours that can be withdrawn from a fully charged cell or battery under specified conditions of discharge.
End Voltage (also see Cutoff Voltage) - The prescribed voltage at which the discharge (or charge, if end-of-charge voltage) of a battery may be considered complete.
Brownout - A steady state RMS voltage under nominal by relatively constant percentage.
