What does 'memory effect' mean

NiCad batteries are much more susceptible to this problem. ¡®Memory effect¡¯ occurs when a rechargeable battery is charged consistently at levels above recommended discharge. If 50% of a rechargeable battery¡¯s capacity is used and then the battery is charged ¨C and the battery is constantly used and charged at this level ¨C the other 50% will unfortunately never be used. And so, the battery will only be using half of its power rating. For example, a 1000mAh battery will only be operating at 500 ...

What is the difference between Nickel Metal Hydride (NIMH) rechargeable batteries and rechargeable alkaline or rechargeable Nickel Cadmium (NiCad)?

Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) rechargeable batteries are different for a number of reasons. NiMH rechargeable batteries are far superior to rechargeable alkaline and NiCad chemistries because of the amount of capacity, lighter weight, recharge cycles, no memory effect, not to mention the enormous cost savings over time.Rechargeable alkaline batteries can only be charged up to 50 times. What’s more, rechargeable alkaline batteries must be completely discharged before they can be charged again.Becau ...

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