Protected 18650, meaning of "PCB is tripped" ?

[jon_slider]

@Funtastic

If I was you I’d just get a good brand 18650

I think the NCR18650GA battery he is considering buying, is a good battery, though I dont really understand all the details of this review:

Test/Review of Sanyo/Panasonic NCR18650GA 3500mAh (Red)

Sanyo/Panasonic NCR18650GA 3500mAh (Red) [image] Official specifications: Rated capacity: 3300mAh Minimum capacity: 3350mAh Typical capacity: 3450mAh Nominal voltage: 3.6V Discharge end voltage: 2.5V Charging current (Std.): 1.675A Charging voltage: 4.20 +/-0.03V Charging time (Std): 4.0 hours Continuous discharge current (Max.): 10A Internal resistance (AC 1kHz): <38mOhm Cycle life: 300 cycles to 70% Weight: <49.5g Operating temperature: Charge: +10 ~ +45°C,…

@HKJ

Conclusion

These cell has very good capacity and can also handle current, this makes it one of the current top cells for that.

Being from Panasonic there is no doubt that it is good cells.

I know nothing about the batteries he presently has.
And even less about the light that started this educational $eminar