Sanyo was the first manufacturer with the type of battery eneloop, the NiMH batteries had manufactured with very low self-discharge. This type of battery is also known as LSD NiMH battery, with LSD for 'low self-discharge' is. Meanwhile, similar products from other manufacturers have appeared on the market. Is reached, the low self-discharge when the LSD NiMH batteries with a new super-lattice alloy (superlattice alloy) as a hydrogen-binding material for the cathode of NiMH batteries and a modified nickel alloy for the anode. This type of battery can be safely located in the closet for months loaded without having a significant decrease in capacity, while normal high-capacity NiMH batteries may have discharged completely after one week. Since there is this type of battery, I got rid of all conventional NiMH batteries and replaced by LSD NiMH batteries. From Sanyo there are now AA-cell 2500 mA / h at very low self-discharge. In addition, LSD NiMH batteries have a very low internal resistance, which causes high power consumption caused only a slight voltage drop even at low load levels. Even LSD NiMH batteries are not sensitive to cold and can also be charged using commercially available chargers for NiMH batteries.
