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Mobile phone batteries

Since mobile phones became popular consumer purchases in the mid-1990s the market for rechargeable batteries has grown dramatically.

At the end of the day, the mobile phone has grown due to its portability and that benefit is only possible thanks to its battery pack.

Cell phone batteries can be charged from a variety of sources - some more unusual than others!

Charging devices include:

• Mains adaptors.
• USB connection leads.
• Car cigarette socket adaptors.
• Dynamos.
• Solar power converters.

A major source of annoyance for mobile phone users worldwide has been the different chargers connections favoured by different manufacturers.

Good news came in February 2009 when the GSM Association agreed that a standard charger would be launched with 17 manufacturers agreeing to adapt the design. It will connect to the phone via a mini USB connection.

What’s inside a mobile phone battery?

Nimh batteries were originally common in mobile phones due to their low size and weight.

Lithium-ion batteries are currently widely used, again due to their light weight and small size, however many manufacturers are now switching to lithium polymer batteries.

This technology boasts even lower weight and the possibility to design the battery pack to fit almost any size.

This technology is also found in:

• Digital Camera batteries
• Cordless phone batteries
• Camcorder batteries
• Drill batteries
• Laptop batteries

Future technologies include the development of solar cell power sources and some with the opportunity to install an AAA battery as a back-up power source.

Making the most of your mobile phone’s battery

Few things are more irritating than running out of battery power when waiting for a crucial telephone call.

We’ve all been there - your mobile battery appears to have plenty of juice left but suddenly, and seemingly without warning, the power meter drops to zero.

After all, while users are using mobile phones more often when at home at work it is their portability that have made them such a big part of our lives.

There are however a few actions you can implement to extend the life of your cell phone battery:

• No matter how much enjoyment it brings you, it’s best to turn vibrate mode off! Silent or a quiet ring tone will bring notable gains in the battery’s lifespan.
• When out of signal, switch the phone off. Despite no signal being available, the phone will continue to search and that is a huge drain on the battery’s resources.
• When your mobile phone screen is on it is draining power. A simple tip is to set your backlight to switch off after a set period.
• Turn off Bluetooth connectivity when not in use. Even searching for a Bluetooth connection drains the battery dramatically. The same rule applies for Wi-Fi and GPS signals.

These tips should increase the power of mobile phone batteries, giving you more call time and reducing the hassle of constantly charging.