Benefits of the Lithium Ion Battery

• They have a higher energy density than most other types of rechargeables.
• They operate at higher voltages than other rechargeables, typically about 3.7 volts for lithium-ion vs. 1.2 volts for NiMH or NiCd.
• Lithium-ion batteries have a lower self discharge rate than other types of rechargeable batteries.
• Once they are charged they will retain their charge for a longer time than other types of rechargeable batteries
• Lithium-ion batteries can be smaller, lighter, have a higher voltage and hold a charge much longer than other types of rechargeable batteries.
• Self-discharge is less than half of NiCD.
• Li-ion batteries include special circuitry to protect the battery from damage due to overcharging or undercharging.
• No memory and no cycling is required to prolong the battery's life.