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# 18650 Battery Protection Module (12V 10A)

**Brand:** DFRobot

**URL:** https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/products/18650-battery-protection-module-12v-10a

## Pricing

- **Price:** $6.58
- **Stock:** In stock
- **Local warehouse:** 2 units
- **Supplier (DFRobot):** 63 units
- **SKU:** DF-FIT0869

## Description

A 3S (3-series) battery protection module designed for connecting three 18650 or polymer lithium-ion cells in series to create a 12 V rechargeable battery pack. The board provides overcharge, over-discharge, overcurrent, and short-circuit protection to safeguard your battery pack during charging and discharging. With a maximum continuous current of 5–8 A and transient current of 9–10 A, this compact module is suitable for solar lighting, backup power supplies, and other portable power applications. Key Features 3S Configuration – Supports three 18650 or polymer lithium cells in series Full Protection Suite – Overcharge, over-discharge, overcurrent, and short-circuit protection Self-Recovery Short-Circuit Protection – Automatically resets after a short-circuit event Ultra-Low Quiescent Current – Less than 6 μA for minimal standby drain Low Internal Resistance – Less than 60 mΩ for efficient power delivery Compact Board – Just 50 × 16 × 1.0 mm Specifications Model: HX-3S-01 Rated Voltage: 10.8 V (polymer) / 11.1 V (18650 Li-Ion) / 12.6 V (fully charged) Max Working Current: 5–8 A Transient Current: 9–10 A Overcharge Voltage: 4.25–4.35 V ±0.05 V (per cell) Over-Discharge Voltage: 2.3–3.0 V ±0.05 V (per cell) Quiescent Current: < 6 μA Internal Resistance: < 60 mΩ Working Temperature: -40°C to +50°C Storage Temperature: -40°C to +80°C Dimensions: 50 × 16 × 1.0 mm Ideal For Solar street lamp battery packs Monitoring and backup power supplies DIY 12 V portable battery packs Custom power systems for robotics and electronics Package Contents 1× 18650 battery protection module (12 V 10 A) Warning: Ensure correct polarity when connecting batteries. Incorrect wiring can cause damage to the module or batteries.

**Product Type:** physical

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