.... Pick a voltage that lets you use a more
efficient and quieter topology.

If maximizing NiMH cycle life is a consideration, there's something

to be said for single-cell; it eliminates reverse-charging, the leading

cause of cell mortality in multi-cell apps, I suspect.
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