Advantages of Ni-cad batteries

Question

Explain the advantages and disadvantages of Ni-cad batteries.

Answer 1

Advantages of Ni-cad batteries are:

a) It delivers high current output;

b) Relatively tolerant of overcharging;

c) Withstands up to 500 charging cycles.

Negative attributes of Ni-cad batteries are:

a) Mature technology having little tolerant of the overcharging;

b) Withstands room for improvement;

c) Cadmium is environmentally troublesome;

d)  Noticeable memory effect.