DKE German Commission for Electrical, Electronic & Information Technologies of DIN and VDE
DIN EN 61960
Secondary cells and batteries containing alkaline or other non-acid electrolytes - Secondary lithium cells and batteries for portable applications (IEC 61960:2011); German version EN 61960:2011
Akkumulatoren und Batterien mit alkalischen oder anderen nichtsäurehaltigen Elektrolyten - Lithium-Akkumulatoren und -batterien für tragbare Geräte (IEC 61960:2011); Deutsche Fassung EN 61960:2011
Overview
This standard specifies performance tests, designations, markings, dimensions and other requirements for secondary lithium single cells and batteries for portable applications. The objective of this standard is to provide the purchasers and users of secondary lithium cells and batteries with a set of criteria with which they can judge the performance of secondary lithium cells and batteries offered by various manufacturers. This standard defines a minimum required level of performance and a standardized methodology by which testing is performed and the results of this testing reported to the user. Hence, users will be able to establish the viability of commercially available cells and batteries via the declared specification and thus be able to select the cell or battery best suited for their intended application. The responsible committee is K 371 "Akkumulatoren" ("Accumulators") of the DKE (German Commission for Electrical, Electronic and Information Technologies) at DIN and VDE.
