CeraCharge
Rechargeable Multilayer Ceramic Battery
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BCT1812M101AG
B73180A0101M062
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CeraCharge
Rechargeable Multilayer Ceramic Battery
B73180A0101M062
BCT1812M101AG
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Hr. Muroi
Dr. Pecina
Dr. Paulitsch
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CeraCharge
Rechargeable Multilayer Ceramic Battery
B73180A0101M062
BCT1812M101AG
Important Notes
Please observe that CeraCharge™ components must be used only under specified
conditions:
- temperature between -20 to +80 °C
- relative humidity ≤ 60%
Applications
Internet of things, such as Beacons
Power backup, such as real time clocks
Energy storage for energy harvesting devices
Sub battery for smoothing voltage and current
Wearable devices
Features
Rechargeable, long life/cycling time for energy storage and supplying devices
All-ceramic-structure, eliminating the risks of explosion, burning, and leakage of liquids
SMT compatible chip, Pb-free reflow solderable
RoHS compatible
Li-based ceramic oxide electrolyte / electrode and copper charge collector
Sputtered Cr/Ni/Ag terminal electrodes
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CeraCharge
Rechargeable Multilayer Ceramic Battery
B73180A0101M062
BCT1812M101AG
General technical data
Nominal voltage
Typical operating voltage Vop1)
Maximum charge voltage 1)
Nominal capacity2)
Nominal discharge current
Operating temperature
1)
2)
1.5
0 … 1.6
1.8
100
20
-20 … +80
V
V
V
µAh
µA
°C
It is recommended to operate below 1.6 V. In case cycle lifetime degradation is acceptable, it is also possible to charge
up to 1.8 V.
At ambient condition 25 °C and relative humidity less than 60 %
Recommended charge profile
a) Constant current charge: setting current in range 10 µA up to 50 µA with end voltage 1.6 V.
b) Constant voltage charge: setting voltage to 1.6 V with limited current under 200 µA, end current
below 10 µA.
c) Constant current charge / constant voltage charge: For constant current charge set current in
range 10 µA up to 50 µA with end voltage 1.6 V; for constant voltage charge set voltage to 1.6 V
with end current below 10 µA.
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CeraCharge
Rechargeable Multilayer Ceramic Battery
B73180A0101M062
BCT1812M101AG
Typical discharge characteristic
(TA = 25 °C, constant voltage charge with 1.6 V for 3 h)
Constant current discharge with 20 µA (0.2C), 100 µA (1C), 200 µA (2C), 500 µA (5C), 1000 µA (10C)
to 0 V
1,8
1,6
Voltage (V)
1,4
1,2
0.2C
1
1C
0,8
2C
0,6
5C
0,4
10C
0,2
0
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
Normalized Discharge Capacity (%)
Typical temperature characteristic
(TA = -20 °C, 0 °C, 25 °C, and 80 °C, constant voltage charge with 1.6 V for 3 h)
Constant current discharge with 20 µA to 0 V
1,8
1,6
Voltage (V)
1,4
1,2
1
TA= 80℃
TA=80℃
0,8
TA= 25℃
TA=25℃
0,6
TA= 0℃
TA=0℃
0,4
TTA=‐20℃
A= ‐20℃
0,2
0
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
Normalized Discharge Capacity (%)
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CeraCharge
Rechargeable Multilayer Ceramic Battery
B73180A0101M062
BCT1812M101AG
Typical cycle characteristic
(Depth rate 5%, TA = 25 °C, relative humidity 20% to 45%)
Charge: constant current with 20 µA to 1.6 V
Discharge: constant current with 20 µA for 15 min
Normalized Capacity (%)
120
100
80
60
40
20
0
0
200
400
600
800
1000
1200
Cycle Number
Typical cycle characteristic
(Depth rate 100%, TA = 25 °C, relative humidity 30%)
Charge: constant voltage 1.6 V for 3 h
Discharge: constant current with 20 µA until 0 V
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CeraCharge
Rechargeable Multilayer Ceramic Battery
B73180A0101M062
BCT1812M101AG
Typical pulse power
(TA = 25 °C)
Current square pulse length
0.8 ms
1s
60 s
> 2400 s
Interval
1s
30 s
none
(continuous)
none
(continuous)
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CeraCharge
Rechargeable Multilayer Ceramic Battery
B73180A0101M062
BCT1812M101AG
Dimensional drawings
Dimensions in mm (typical values)
Case
l
W
h
size
1812
4.4±0.2 3.0±0.2 1.1±0.2
k
Max. 1.5
Recommended solder pad layout
Dimensions in mm
Case
A
size
1812
3.6
B
C
1.5
3.0
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CeraCharge
Rechargeable Multilayer Ceramic Battery
B73180A0101M062
BCT1812M101AG
Recommended reflow soldering profile
Temperature ranges for reflow soldering are according to IEC60068-2-58 recommendations.
Profile feature
Symbol
Pb-free assembly
Preheat and soak
- Temperature min.
- Temperature max.
- Time
Tsmin
Tsmax
tsmin to tsmax
150 °C
200 °C
60 … 120 s
Average ramp-up rate
Tsmax to Tp
3 °C/s max.
Liquidous temperature
Time at liquidous
TL
tL
217 °C
40 … 150 s
Peak package body temperature
Tp1)
235 … 260 °C
Time (tp) above (Tp -5 °C )
tp
10 … 40 s
Average ramp-down rate
Tp to Tsmax
6 °C/s max.
Time 25 °C to peak temperature
max. 8 min
1) Depending on package thickness.
Note: All temperatures refer to topside of the package, measured on the package body surface.
Number of reflow cycles: 1
Iron soldering should be avoided hot air methods are recommended for repair purposes.
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CeraCharge
Rechargeable Multilayer Ceramic Battery
B73180A0101M062
BCT1812M101AG
Taping and packaging
Tape and reel packing according to IEC 60286-3.
Tape material: Blister
Dimensions and tolerances
Definition
Symbol
Tape width
W
Dimension
mm
12.0
Tolerance
mm
±0.3
Package: 12-mm tape
Packing
Packing material: Plastic
A
Direction of unreeling
Reel dimensions
W1
13±0.2
_0
ø60 +2
W2
KKE0058-I
Definition
Symbol
Dimension
mm
Tolerance
mm
Reel diameter
A
180
+0/-3
Reel width (inside)
W1
12.4
+1.5/-0
Reel width (outside)
W2
18.4
max.
Packing unit: 1500 pcs. / reel
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Rechargeable Multilayer Ceramic Battery
B73180A0101M062
BCT1812M101AG
Symbols and terms
TA
Vop
SMT
RoHS
Ambient temperature
Operating voltage
Surface Mount Technology
Restriction on Hazardous Substances
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CeraCharge
Rechargeable Multilayer Ceramic Battery
B73180A0101M062
BCT1812M101AG
Cautions and warnings
Important notes
CeraCharge will be delivered in uncharged status.
Do not charge CeraCharge chips before soldering.
First Charging must be applied after soldering.
General
Some parts of this publication contain statements about the suitability of our CeraCharge components
for certain areas of application, including recommendations about incorporation/design-in of these
products into customer applications. The statements are based on our knowledge of typical
requirements often made of our CeraCharge devices in the particular areas. We nevertheless
expressly point out that such statements cannot be regarded as binding statements about the
suitability of our CeraCharge components for a particular customer application. As a rule, TDK
Electronics is either unfamiliar with individual customer applications or less familiar with them than the
customers themselves. For these reasons, it is always incumbent on the customer to check and
decide whether the CeraCharge devices with the properties described in the product specification are
suitable for use in a particular customer application.
Do not use CeraCharge components for purposes not identified in our specifications.
Ensure the suitability of a CeraCharge in particular by testing it for reliability during design-in.
Always evaluate a CeraCharge component under worst-case application conditions.
Pay special attention to the reliability of CeraCharge devices intended for use in safety-critical
applications (e.g. medical equipment, automotive).
CeraCharge component is recommended to use below 60% of relative humidity condition.
Please take care to use each CeraCharge component within the voltage range of the specified
value when using multiple in parallel and series.
Please note that charging the battery leads to a volume change of the active material due to the
electrochemical reactions therein. The volume change may lead to a stress relief procedure.
Polarity will be applied with the first charging.
Nominal capacity will be observed after a few (typically more than three) cycles of charge and
discharge.
Design notes
In some cases the malfunctioning of electronic components or failure before the end of their
service life cannot be completely ruled out in the current state of the art, even if they are operated
as specified. In applications requiring a very high level of operational safety and especially when
the malfunction or failure of an electronic component could endanger human life or health (e.g. in
accident prevention, life-saving systems), ensure by suitable design of the application or other
measures that no injury or damage is sustained by third parties in the event of such a malfunction
or failure.
Specified values only apply to CeraCharge components that have not been subject to prior
electrical, mechanical or thermal damage.
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CeraCharge
Rechargeable Multilayer Ceramic Battery
B73180A0101M062
BCT1812M101AG
Storage
Only store CeraCharge in their original packaging. Do not open the package prior to processing.
Storage conditions in original packaging: temperature -25 to +45 °C, relative humidity ≤ 75%
annual average, dew precipitation is inadmissible.
Do not store CeraCharge components where they are exposed to heat or direct sunlight.
Otherwise the packaging material may be deformed or CeraCharge may stick together, causing
problems during mounting.
Avoid contamination of the CeraCharge surface during storage, handling and processing.
Avoid storing CeraCharge components in harmful environments where they are exposed to
corrosive gases (e.g. Hydrogen Sulphide, Hydrogen Sulphate, Chlorine, Ammonia and Sulfur).
Use CeraCharge as soon as possible after opening factory seals such as polyvinyl-sealed
packages.
Solder CeraCharge components after shipment from TDK Electronics within 3 months. After
opening the package, solder CeraCharge components within 1 week.
Handling
Do not drop CeraCharge components and allow them to be chipped.
Do not touch CeraCharge components with your bare hands - gloves are recommended.
Avoid contamination of the CeraCharge surface during handling.
Washing processes may damage the product due to the possible static or cyclic mechanical loads
(e.g. ultrasonic cleaning). They may cause cracks to develop on the product and its parts, which
might lead to reduced reliability or lifetime.
Mounting
When CeraCharge components are encapsulated with sealing material or overmolded with plastic
material, prevent any mechanical clamping of the components.
Make sure any electrode is not scratched before, during or after the mounting process.
Make sure contacts and housings used for assembly with CeraCharge components are clean
before mounting.
Avoid contamination of the CeraCharge surface during processing.
The P.C. board which has CeraCharge components shall not be bended more than 1 mm.
Soldering
Complete removal of flux is recommended to avoid surface contamination that can result in an
instable and/or high leakage current.
Use resin-type or non-activated flux.
Bear in mind that insufficient preheating may cause ceramic cracks.
Rapid cooling by dipping in solvent is not recommended, otherwise a component may crack.
Operation
Use CeraCharge only within the specified operating temperature range and recommended relative
humidity condition.
Use CeraCharge only within specified voltage and current ranges.
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CeraCharge
Rechargeable Multilayer Ceramic Battery
B73180A0101M062
BCT1812M101AG
The CeraCharge has to be operated in a dry atmosphere, which must not contain any additional
chemical vapors or substances.
Environmental conditions must not harm the CeraCharge. Prevent a CeraCharge from contacting
liquids and solvents.
Avoid dewing and condensation.
CeraCharge components are mainly designed for encased applications. Under all circumstances
avoid exposure to:
rain or condensation
steam, saline spray
corrosive gases
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Important notes
The following applies to all products named in this publication:
1. Some parts of this publication contain statements about the suitability of our products for
certain areas of application. These statements are based on our knowledge of typical
requirements that are often placed on our products in the areas of application concerned. We
nevertheless expressly point out that such statements cannot be regarded as binding
statements about the suitability of our products for a particular customer application. As a
rule, we are either unfamiliar with individual customer applications or less familiar with them than
the customers themselves. For these reasons, it is always ultimately incumbent on the customer
to check and decide whether a product with the properties described in the product specification is
suitable for use in a particular customer application.
2. We also point out that in individual cases, a malfunction of electronic components or failure
before the end of their usual service life cannot be completely ruled out in the current state
of the art, even if they are operated as specified. In customer applications requiring a very high
level of operational safety and especially in customer applications in which the malfunction or
failure of an electronic component could endanger human life or health (e.g. in accident
prevention or life-saving systems), it must therefore be ensured by means of suitable design of the
customer application or other action taken by the customer (e.g. installation of protective circuitry
or redundancy) that no injury or damage is sustained by third parties in the event of malfunction or
failure of an electronic component.
3. The warnings, cautions and product-specific notes must be observed.
4. In order to satisfy certain technical requirements, some of the products described in this
publication may contain substances subject to restrictions in certain jurisdictions (e.g.
because they are classed as hazardous). Useful information on this will be found in our Material
Data Sheets on the Internet (www.tdk-electronics.tdk.com/material). Should you have any more
detailed questions, please contact our sales offices.
5. We constantly strive to improve our products. Consequently, the products described in this
publication may change from time to time. The same is true of the corresponding product
specifications. Please check therefore to what extent product descriptions and specifications
contained in this publication are still applicable before or when you place an order.
We also reserve the right to discontinue production and delivery of products. Consequently,
we cannot guarantee that all products named in this publication will always be available.
The aforementioned does not apply in the case of individual agreements deviating from the
foregoing for customer-specific products.
6. Unless otherwise agreed in individual contracts, all orders are subject to our General Terms
and Conditions of Supply.
7. Our manufacturing sites serving the automotive business apply the IATF 16949 standard.
The IATF certifications confirm our compliance with requirements regarding the quality
management system in the automotive industry. Referring to customer requirements and
customer specific requirements (“CSR”) TDK always has and will continue to have the policy of
respecting individual agreements. Even if IATF 16949 may appear to support the acceptance of
unilateral requirements, we hereby like to emphasize that only requirements mutually agreed
upon can and will be implemented in our Quality Management System. For clarification
purposes we like to point out that obligations from IATF 16949 shall only become legally binding if
individually agreed upon.
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Important notes
8. The trade names EPCOS, CeraCharge, CeraDiode, CeraLink, CeraPad, CeraPlas, CSMP, CTVS,
DeltaCap, DigiSiMic, ExoCore, FilterCap, FormFit, LeaXield, MiniBlue, MiniCell, MKD, MKK,
MotorCap, PCC, PhaseCap, PhaseCube, PhaseMod, PhiCap, PowerHap, PQSine, PQvar,
SIFERRIT, SIFI, SIKOREL, SilverCap, SIMDAD, SiMic, SIMID, SineFormer, SIOV, ThermoFuse,
WindCap are trademarks registered or pending in Europe and in other countries. Further
information will be found on the Internet at www.tdk-electronics.tdk.com/trademarks.
Release 2018-10
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