Parallel - Term used to describe the interconnection of cells or batteries in which all the like terminals are connected together. Results in increased capacity.
MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures) - Mathematical calculation of the duration of normal operation of a repairable device between failures. The product, expressed in hours, is an indication on the reliability of the device.
1.5 Ah/10 = 150 mA (A cell's capacity is not the same at all discharge rates and usually increases with decreasing rate.)
Harmonic Sinusoidal - Term of the Fourier series expansion of a periodic function. The harmonic (or harmonic component) of the nth order is characterized by - Yn is the rms value of the given harmonic component, w is the angular frequency of the fundamental, related to frequency by - w = 2_f; phin is the phase angle of the given harmonic component at t = 0.
Wall-less Design - A battery design where the structural support for the cells is formed by an open plastic framework.
Continuous Test - A test in which a battery is discharged to a prescribed end point voltage without interruption.
Limiting Current - The maximum current drain under which the particular battery will perform adequately under a continuous drain. The rate is based on whatever drain rate reduces the running voltage to 1.1 volts.
