Polarization - The lowering of the potential of a cell or electrode from its equilibrium value caused by the passage of an electric current.
Voltage Delay - Time delay for a battery to deliver the required operating voltage after it is placed under load.
Switching Transients - Rapid voltage peak up to 20,000 volts with a duration of 10mS to 100mS.
Energy - The output capability of a cell or battery, usually expressed in watt-hours.
IR Drop - A voltage drop associated with the electrical resistance (R) of a battery or current flow (I). The voltage drop is the product of the current (in amperes) and the resistance (in ohms).
Critical Load - Devices and equipment whose failure to operate satisfactorily jeopardizes the health or safety or personnel and/or results in loss of function, financial loss, or damage to property deemed critical by the user.
Electrode - The site, area or location at which electrochemical processes take place.
