CR2330 3V Lithium Coin Cell: The 260mAh Continuous Guard for High-Stakes Business Electronics

In commercial ecosystems, data is currency, and operational uptime is non-negotiable. If an industrial printer loses its network mapping or a POS terminal drops its security encryption during a power fluctuation, business grinds to a halt.

The CR2330 3V Lithium Manganese Dioxide (Li/MnO2) battery is built specifically to prevent those catastrophic data gaps. Packing an exceptional 260mAh high-capacity reservoir into a stable Φ23.0×3.0mm coin form factor, this primary cell acts as an unbreakable memory vault and real-time clock (RTC) anchor for your most critical hardware deployments.

 

Size of CR2330 3V Lithium Battery

Characteristics of CR2330 3V Lithium Coin Cell

Full CR Series Lithium-Manganese Button Cell

 

Why Engineering & Sourcing Teams Specify Our CR2325/CR2330 Series

• Extended Operational Lifespan (260mAh): By optimizing the active material density within the 3.0mm profile, this cell delivers up to 20% more runtime than standard low-capacity alternatives, radically reducing field servicing overhead.
•  Elite Shelf Life (<2% Annual Self-Discharge): Using hyper-pure lithium chemistry and precise mechanical seals, this battery loses less than 2% of its charge per year when stored at room temperature, making it ideal for long-term inventory and passive backup nodes.
•  Thermal Resilience Armor (-20°C to 70°C): From unventilated checkout counters under intense summer heat to sub-zero industrial logistics warehouses, its flat discharge curve ensures reliable 3V output without voltage sagging.
•  Geometric Stability (Φ23.0×3.0mm): The wider 23mm diameter increases internal surface area for consistent pulse-current distribution, protecting sensitive microchips from unexpected drops.

Core Application Ecosystems

The CR2330 3V battery serves as the primary energy anchor for non-volatile RAM (NVRAM), CMOS setup memory, and internal clocks across diverse B2B hardware sectors:

1. Commercial & Industrial Printers: Retains network configurations, specialized system parameters, system fonts, and print logs even during prolonged main-grid power shutdowns.
2. Point of Sale (POS) Terminals & Smart Hubs: Safeguards internal anti-tamper circuitry and cryptographic master keys, ensuring uninterrupted PCI compliance and transaction security.
3. Telematics & Smart Industrial IoT: Powers precision flow meters, warehouse tracking devices, and automated environmental data loggers that operate without main power access for up to a decade.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Can I use a CR2032 battery in place of a CR2330? No. While both are 3V lithium primary cells, they are physically incompatible. The CR2330 is wider (23mm vs 20mm) and slightly thinner than a 2032 (3.0mm vs 3.2mm). Crucially, the CR2330 offers a much higher nominal capacity (260mAh vs ~220mAh), granting your hardware a substantially longer operational backup life.

Why is a <2% self-discharge rate important for commercial POS and printers? Commercial hardware is typically plugged into AC mains power most of its life. During this time, the internal backup battery remains idle. A self-discharge rate of less than 2% per year guarantees that the battery preserves its energy reserve over years of inactivity, ensuring full power is immediately available the moment a main grid blackout occurs.

Are custom pin layouts available for high-speed SMT assembly lines? Yes. As an established B2B supply chain partner, we offer advanced terminal processing, including horizontal/vertical solder tabs, custom pins, and insulated wire leads configured to plug directly into your automated surface-mount pick-and-place lines.

Secure Your Manufacturing Pipeline Today

Don’t let unstable component supply chains slow down your production lines. Partner with a supplier that provides batch-consistent, internationally certified CR2330 3V cells.