APPLICATION NOTE
Using PSpice to Simulate the Discharge Behavior of
Common Batteries
By Steven C. Hageman APPLIED DC
As the use of battery-operated electronic devices become more widespread, so does the need for simulation
models used to analyze the operating characteristics of batteries. The most common batteries in use today are:
non-rechargeable Alkaline cells, rechargeable Nickel-Cadmium (NICD) cells, Nickel-Metal-Hydride (NIMH) cells,
and sealed Lead-Acid cells. This article presents PSpice behavioral models for simulating the four battery types
mentioned above.
