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Runtime Estimation with DOD

Electronics

Battery Specifications

80%
90%

Load Characteristics

100%

Continuous

Estimated Runtime

Total Runtime

18.0 hours
(18.0 hours)
Usable Capacity
1800 mAh
(80% DOD)
Average Draw
100.0 mA
(100% duty)
Days
0.8
C-Rate
0.04C

Calculation Steps

1. Battery capacity: 2500 mAh

2. Load current: 100.0 mA

3. Depth of discharge: 80%

4. Step 1: Usable capacity = 2500 mAh × 0.8 = 2000.0 mAh

5. Step 2: Effective capacity (90% efficiency) = 2000.0 × 0.9 = 1800.0 mAh

6. Step 4: Runtime = 1800.0 mAh ÷ 100.0 mA = 18.00 hours

7. C-Rate: 100 mA / 2500 mAh = 0.040C

Battery Life Concepts

Depth of Discharge (DOD):
  • Li-ion: 80-90% safe DOD
  • Lead Acid: 50% max for longevity
  • NiMH: 80-85% typical
  • Alkaline: 80% usable
C-Rate:
  • C/20 (0.05C): Very light load
  • C/10 (0.1C): Light load
  • C/5 (0.2C): Moderate
  • 1C: Heavy (1hr discharge)
  • >2C: Very heavy
Runtime Formula:
Runtime = (Capacity × DOD × η) / (Current × Duty)