Electronica: Varta’s next generation rechargeable button cells pack more energy

Author: EIS Release Date: Nov 18, 2022

Varta has announced the next generation of its CoinPower flagship rechargeable lithium-ion cells range.

 

Varta 2x CP1054A5 Coinpower A5 button cell

“Cells of the A5 generation are suitable for TWS headphones and the current trend of gaming TWS Earbuds, wearables and IoT devices,” according to the company. “Customer project discussions are already taking place. The production of the new cells will start at the beginning of 2023.”

 

Up to 15% more capacity compared with previous A-series cells is predicted, due to improved electrochemistry.

 

Manufacturing is in Germany, using 100% renewable energy, claims the company.

 

 

Also

Varta is working on thin flexible printed batteries, which will be discussed at Electronica by its manager of printed batteries Jim Lefebre – see him in the hall B5 forum on Thursday (17 Nov) 16:25 to 16:34.

 

Company head of sustainability Tessa Quandt will speak on how the company has examined the sustainability of its supply chain at the WEEF Forum at the hall B3 forum on Tuesday (15 Nov) 12:45 to 13:00.

 

Besides the lithium-ion technology, the company will exhibit rechargeable nickel metal hydride button cells, primary silver oxide cells, primary lithium button cells, cylindrical lithium batteries, hydrogen gas generating cells and alkaline primary batteries.