6 Batteries
Below are some examples for batteries and holders for connecting and powering your PN board.
The board will operate from 2.2V to 3.6V, so we use a single 3.6V battery. It will also run on two standard 1.5V AA batteries, rather than a single 3.6 volt battery.
Details and links below for AA and C type batteries. The amount of milli amp hours (mAh) will depend on your use case.
AA Type 1.5V:
Any 2 standard 1.5V AA will suffice.
Holders:
Keystone Battery Holder for 2 (AA), Coil Spring Contact - €3.90
AA Type 3.6V: (2600mAh)
Battery:
Saft LS14500 Lithium Thionyl Chloride AA Battery - €9.15
Battery with radial connectors
Saft LS14500CNR Lithium Thionyl Chloride AA Battery - €9.36
Holders:
RS Pro AA PCB Battery Holder, Coil Spring Contact - €0.57
RS Pro AA Battery Holder, Coil Spring Contact - €1.08
C Type: (7700mAh)
Battery:
RS Pro Lithium Thionyl Chloride C Battery - €17.93
Battery with Radials:
RS Pro Lithium Thionyl Chloride C Battery - €22.85
Battery with radial connectors
Bulgin C PCB Battery Holder, Leaf Spring Contact - €3.36
** When using batteries with radials or battery holders for PCB. It is useful to use these crimp receptacle.
RS Pro 605 Series Crimp Receptacle, 2.8 x 0.5mm, 0.3mm² to 1.25mm², 22AWG to 16AWG, Tin Plated (100 per pack) - €6.10