Battery cycle life refers to the number of complete charge and discharge cycles a battery can undergo before its capacity significantly degrades.
Expanded Explanation
Each charge-discharge cycle contributes to gradual battery wear. Cycle life is affected by battery chemistry, depth of discharge, operating temperature, and charge rate. Manufacturers often define end-of-life when capacity falls to a specific percentage of the original rating, commonly 70–80%.
Why it matters
Understanding cycle life helps predict battery replacement intervals and total cost of ownership.
iTECH Context
iTECH selects battery cells and designs systems to optimize cycle life for each application.
