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Component Designators

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COMPONENT PACKAGES

PP3 Component Package

Date Published:	October 26, 2015
Last Modified:	October 26, 2015

Overview

Name	PP3
Synonyms	n/a
Variants	n/a
Similar To	PP9
Mounting	Snap Contacts
Pin Count	2
Pitch	n/a
Solderability	n/a
Thermal Resistance	n/a
Dimensions	n/a
3D Models	n/a
Common Uses	9V batteries

Comments

This is the most common 9V battery size. This is the battery size used in smoke alarms, remote control toys e.t.c. Most 9V battery chemistry come in the shape, including alkaline, lithium iron disulphide, lithium manganese dioxide and zinc chloride.

A photo of a 9V battery in the PP3 component package size.