Features and Function of Different Types of Cordless Phone Battery

With the growing popularity of the mobile phone, cordless telephone is also becoming popular and replacing the traditional telephone set, as it also provides the same experience similar to mobile phones. The only difference between them is that the distance, which mobile phones can cover and cordless phones do not. The cordless phone is said to work within an area of approximately 1km only. Cordless telephone set consists of a base station, which is connected to fixed telephone line, it also has a wireless handset that is powered by a battery and gets charged when this handset is placed in its cradle on the base station.

Battery is an important aspect of cordless phones and it is due to the battery only that one can efficiently use the cordless phones. Batteries of the cordless phone are made up of Nickel Cadmium, Nickel Metal Hydride or Lithium Ion, each having its own unique characteristics. Nickel Metal Hydride batteries offer higher energy densities and it approximately delivers twice the capacity of Nickel Cadmium. Nickel Metal Hydride batteries are also less prone to malfunction of memory effect that reduces the efficiency of the batteries.

Recently Lithium Ion has become the standard for portable power as it offers same energy as Nickel Metal Hydride batteries and weighs almost 35% less. Above all, the Nickel Metal Hydride batteries and Lithium Ion batteries do not contain heavy metals and toxic materials such as mercury and cadmium and are thus environment friendly.

These batteries also differ in their memory effect. Nickel cadmium batteries have virtual memory that forces them to function at the same level of performance that it gave before recharging. Thus it is important to note that this battery should be completely discharged before recharging it in order to have its full efficiency. Lithium batteries are light in weight and are more expensive.

In order to prolong the life of all the types of batteries they need to be completely charged before using it for the first time. The batteries of the cordless phone take around 24 hours to get completely charged. Cordless phone battery can be used for longer period if it is maintained well. These batteries have recharging cycle series which enhance their durability. One should always purchase a battery that comes with a warranty.

The life of the cordless phone battery can always be extended by discharging them fully and regularly before fully charging them. This routine may be repeated every two to three weeks. Cordless phone batteries perform better when often used. When not use they drain on their own. So one should always remove the batteries from the phone and store them in a cool, dry place while not using the phone or going out.