AAA

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AAA is a common small cylindrical battery size widely used in portable electronic devices such as remote controls and small gadgets.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf battery size
electrochemical cell form factor
alsoKnownAs R03
micro battery
triple-A battery
belongsToStandardSeries IEC R-series cylindrical cells
capacityRange 600–1000 mAh (NiMH, typical)
800–1200 mAh (alkaline, typical)
category primary cell
secondary (rechargeable) cell
commonChemistry alkaline
lithium iron disulfide
nickel–metal hydride
zinc–carbon
commonlySoldIn multi-cell packs
designGoal compact power source for small devices
diameter 10.5 mm
disposalRequirement should be recycled according to local regulations
energyDensity lower than AA battery (for same chemistry)
hasPolarity negative terminal
positive terminal
introducedBy battery manufacturers in the early 20th century
largerThan AAAA battery
length 44.5 mm
market global consumer electronics market
massRange approximately 11 g (alkaline)
safetyConsideration may leak or rupture if misused
shape cylindrical
smallerThan AA battery
C battery
D battery
standardizedBy ANSI C18
IEC 60086
terminalForm button positive terminal
flat negative terminal
typicalUse LED flashlights
TV remote controls
electric toothbrushes
portable audio players
remote controls
small electronic gadgets
wireless computer mice
usedFor low-drain devices
medium-drain devices
usedIn portable electronic devices
voltage 1.2 V (NiMH rechargeable)
1.5 V (primary alkaline)

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