Mobile power supply should be cautious. Mobile power purchase error inventory
Misunderstanding 1: The bigger the capacity, the better.
Since capacity is the most important parameter that directly affects the length of our use, in many people, the capacity of the mobile power supply is as large as possible. In fact, there is nothing wrong with this, but for lithium batteries, the increase in capacity will inevitably lead to double increases in volume and price.
Most people buy mobile power only for emergency charging of mobile phones or other digital devices during short trips, business trips or daily use. Therefore, in terms of capacity selection, 5000mAh products are more susceptible to people than other capacities. favorite. However, for other consumers, the purchase of mobile power is only used in special circumstances such as the mobile phone forgetting to charge when going out. Those with a nominal capacity of 2000-3000mAh are also a good choice for products with smaller size.
Therefore, for mobile power, the larger the capacity, the better. After all, capacity is just a parameter that can measure the usage time. When purchasing, you should choose your actual needs, and avoid blind pursuit of "large capacity." However, on the issue of capacity, I believe that many people have bought mobile power and found that in actual use, about half of the capacity can be used, then where is the remaining capacity?
Misunderstanding 2: Cell capacity = actual capacity
The second misunderstanding is the capacity of the mobile power battery. Unless otherwise stated, the [capacity" indicated on the mobile power supply package currently on the market is the capacity of its internal battery. It is not understood as [can The capacity actually used." This is why many people buy a mobile power supply with a capacity of 5000mAh and find that it is impossible to fully charge the mobile phone with a battery capacity of 1500mAh three times.
For most mobile power supplies, the [capacity value" marked on the outer package is simply the value of the internal lithium battery (typically 3.7V or higher). At present, most mobile power supply output interface voltage is 5V (or higher), so between the battery core and the output interface, a boost (or buck) conversion process is required to change the electrical energy from the 3.7V voltage of the battery core. Into 5V voltage.
The energy output by the battery cell is boosted or stepped down by the circuit board inside the mobile power supply, and finally reaches the output end. In this process, according to the design of different internal circuit boards of the mobile power supply, the work materials are different, and the conversion capability is There will also be a certain gap, and a part of the power will be lost in the entire power conversion.
For the current "capacity value" marked on the mobile power supply package, it is not the "capacity value" that we can actually use. In addition, there are some gaps in the charging circuit inside different mobile phones or other devices, which makes the actual output capacity value of the mobile power source different according to different charged devices.
But can we really understand the true output capacity of mobile power more intuitively? The answer is no, in some of the usual articles on our ZOL mobile power channel, the continuous discharge test is performed using the parameters marked on the outer packaging of the product, resulting in a relatively accurate nominal output capacity for the convenience of users and others. The product is more intuitively compared.
Myth #3: The more accessories, the better?
Since most mobile power supplies use an ordinary USB interface, some manufacturers will have different numbers of charging adapters in order to increase the compatibility of products with other charged devices. However, in some people's eyes, the number of adapters attached to the mobile power supply is one aspect that they value when purchasing.
It is worth noting that most mobile power manufacturers on the market are equipped with an interface and a cable that can charge the mobile power itself. If the charging interface of the user's mobile phone and the device is compatible with the interface attached thereto, then this line The dual-use design is also very practical for most people.
For those with fewer digital devices, do we really need the adapters that come with the mobile power supply? There is only one answer to this question: the benevolent sees the wise and sees wisdom. Some people think that the more the number of adapters, the better, so that when you go out, you are not afraid of being unable to charge because there is no adapter. Others believe that the various adapters included with the mobile power supply are not as convenient as the data cables that come with the phone. For this problem, it is still necessary to determine according to our actual use needs.
Myth 4: Easy to ignore output current
The current that each output interface of the mobile power supply can provide is a parameter that many people tend to ignore when selecting. Because at the same voltage, a current that is more similar to the nominal parameters of the device being charged can make the charging process more efficient. For example, a mobile phone with a charging parameter of 5V/1A can use a mobile power supply with a 5V/1A output interface to obtain a faster and more efficient charging effect when charging with a mobile power supply with output parameters of 5V/500mA and 5V/1A.
In addition to the output current, the input current of the mobile power supply is also a place we need to measure at the time of purchase. For example, a large-capacity mobile power supply with an input parameter of 5V/500mA and a capacity of 10000mAh, even if the user uses a 5V/1A charger to charge it, it takes more than 20 hours to be able to Fully charged. Who can bear this long charging time?
Myth 5: The use of temperature has a so-called
Since most mobile power sources currently use lithium ion batteries or lithium polymer batteries as internal storage units, it is a detail that many people tend to ignore at the use temperature. If the ambient temperature is too low or too high, it will cause permanent damage to the lithium battery inside the mobile power supply. Therefore, in our daily use, we should try to avoid using the mobile power in the harsh environment.
Some mobile power manufacturers will indicate the temperature range of the product in the outer packaging or instructions of the product. This can be said to be a very good guide for the daily use of the user.
Especially for those who have a car family, in the hot summer, do not put the mobile power in the sun and the unmanned car for a long time. Due to the sun exposure in summer and the closed state inside the vehicle, the internal high temperature can easily exceed the upper temperature limit of the lithium battery inside the mobile power supply. Lightly, the internal battery of the mobile power source is scrapped, and in the case of explosion, there is a danger of explosion and fire. This is still very worthy of attention for those who have car owners.
to sum up:
I believe that after reading this article, you can be aware of the choice of mobile power, to avoid the situation of being fooled. At the same time, while the mobile power supply provides various conveniences for our lives, we also need to avoid the misunderstandings that affect its performance and personal safety, such as high temperature. After all, in the current mobile power market, some cottage manufacturers will spare no effort to maximize product profits, directly leading to the existence of various security risks. The damage caused by the equipment is small. If it causes personal injury, then it will not be worth the loss.
Polymer cells are safer than 18650 cells
I don't know when it started to be popular. The 18650 battery has the danger of explosion, and the worst case of polymer battery is fire, it will not explode, so the polymer battery is 18650. The core is safer.
Although there is some truth to this statement, as manufacturers' manufacturing processes mature, more and more large manufacturers are using 18650 batteries. The so-called 18650 cell is a type of lithium cobalt oxide battery, of which 18 means a diameter of 18 mm, 65 means that the battery height is 65 mm, and 0 means that the shape of the battery is cylindrical. Today's 18650 batteries often have the advantages of stable discharge performance, stable endurance time, and low probability of explosion.
Although the polymer cell is theoretically safer, the lithium ion inside the cell is paste-like, and the external package is made of aluminum plastic film. The texture is soft, easy to deform, and not resistant to collision. Therefore, the technical difficulty is large. Manufacturers have high production requirements. At present, there are only a few manufacturers capable of producing high-quality polymer batteries in China, and the overvoltage protection adopted by different manufacturers is very different. Therefore, in the domestic market, polymer batteries are not necessarily safer than 18650 batteries.
So-called test report
For mobile power, so far there is no such thing as a national unified certification standard. That is to say, all the test reports produced by the manufacturers on the mobile power supply are the third-party agencies and enterprises to negotiate the test items. The lack of uniform testing means that in the test report, it is very likely that people will get money and people to eliminate disasters.
Does the mobile power supply cause damage to the device?
Consumers have long been concerned about whether mobile power will cause damage to the device. In fact, the meaning of mobile power for mobile phones, tablets and other devices is the same as ordinary power. Therefore, in the case of normal use, there is no harm to the electronic device. However, if you choose a poor quality mobile power supply, the unstable current is also likely to cause harm to the mobile phone.
In summary, when buying mobile power, everyone still try to buy products from large manufacturers.
2019 12/11