On Oct 5, 2011, at 6:31 PM, Josh Koffman wrote:

> some sources seem to indicate that LiPo cells need different =20
> treatment even though they are a derivative of the Li-ion technology.

Not that I'm aware of.  The chemistry is the same, it's just the =20
physical nature of the electrolyte "holder" and packaging that changes.

A LiPo provider catering to robotics and/or other remote control =20
things is somewhat inclined to focus on the way that their batteries =20
can be "abused" to provide massive currents and/or quick charging.  =20
That doesn't mean that those characteristics are particularly relevant =20
to "normal" use.  Track down datasheets from an actual battery or =20
charger chip manufacturer.


> Also, I'm curious how the "prismatic" cells fit in to all of this.

Prismatic is just a case shape.  Standard Li-ion in a rectangular =20
shaped case, or maybe (more recently) LiPo in a steel case.  Popular =20
in cell phones and small digital cameras where you need both maximum =20
energy density per volume AND physical robustness.

BillW

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