Six styles of coin cell battery holders that make installation and replacement quick and easy!

Believe it or not, the coin cell battery holder was invented over 30 years ago.

_{Patent drawing for the first coin cell battery holder.}

That’s right — you’d have to go all the way back to 1983 to see the first introduction of a coin cell battery holder being made for general PCB placement. The company that invented and patented the device — Memory Protection Devices (MPD).

Since that first model was used, there have been plenty more designs, all of which were done for the purpose of modernizing and improving upon the technology so as to better accommodate the increasingly smaller gadgets flooding the market. 

If you’re unfamiliar with the technology, the holders are used to secure the coin cell battery itself to the device’s board, but without taking up too much space. Obviously, with different technologies, there’s a need for different styles of holder, and today MPD offers a large number of coin cell battery holders to meet all the needs of the electronics industry, ranging from battery holders designed for a server motherboard to those used in handheld medical devices.

Now, while MPD already has the largest number of battery holder technologies in the industry, the company is constantly finding new additions for it. Below are six of the most recent updates to the company’s roster, complete with a little information about each technology, and links to the products themselves.

Mini Coin Cell Holders

 
The Minis reduce the height of battery holders by 3mm on PCBs, a considerable amount when dealing with such intricate technologies. They’re incredibly reliable, too, with gold-flashed, nickel-plated phosphor bronze contacts that resist corrosion.

Learn more about the Mini Coin Cell Holder or order it here. 

Snap Dragon Coin Cell Holders

 
The Snap Dragon is a specially designed coin cell holder that is designed to increase the reliability of open top coin cell holders vis-à-vis its snap-on cover piece. The Snap Dragon is perhaps the easiest battery holder to install or replace on the market today.

Learn more about the Snap Dragon Coin Cell Holders by clicking on any of the links below:

BHSD-2032-SMTR-ND
BHSD-2032-SMCT-ND
BHSD-2032-SMDKR-ND
BHSD-2032-PC-ND
BHSD-2032-COVER-ND

GLiDERS

 
MPD’s GLiDERS are a special hybrid model of coin cell battery holder, as it combines the low cost of retainers with high reliability. The holders feature a special plastic tray that secures the coin cell and glides easily into the nickel-plated phosphor bronze retainer, thereby ensuring safe protection of the battery from polarity reversal as well as assuring the user uninterrupted contact.

Learn more about MPD’s GLiDERS by clicking on any of the links below:

BHX1-1025-SM-ND
BHX1-1025-PC-ND
BHX1-1225-SM-ND
BHX1-1225-PC-ND
BHX1-1620-SM-ND
BHX1-1620-PC-ND
BHX1-1632-SM-ND
BHX1-1632-PC-ND
BHX1-2032-SM-ND
BHX1-2032-PC-ND
BHX2-2032-SM-ND
BHX2-2032-PC-ND
BHX1-2325-SM-ND
BHX1-2325-PC-ND
BHX1-2430-SM-ND
BHX1-2430-PC-ND
BHX1-5.8-SM-ND
BHX1-5.8-PC-ND
BHX1-LR44-SM-ND
BHX1-LR44-PC-ND

Coin Cell Battery Retainers

 
MPD’s Coin Cell Battery Retainers come in several different low profile, nickel-plated phosphor bronze models. They’re best known for providing continuous battery contact, even under dynamic conditions. 

Learn more about MPD’s Coin Cell Battery Retainers or order the holders here.

Surface Mount Coin Cell Battery Holder

 
Known for its exceptional strength, the Surface Mount Coin Cell Battery Holder from MPD has 30% better shock resistance than older models. It’s specially designed for medical equipment and other handheld types that require high reliability. 

Learn more about Surface Mount Coin Cell Battery Holders by clicking on any of the links below:

BU2032SM-HD-GTR-ND
BU2032SM-HD-GCT-ND
BU2032SM-HD-GDKR-ND

Miniaturized Vertical CR1632 Holder

 
For the space-conscious designer, the Miniaturized Vertical CR1632 Holder is the way to go. It’s particularly suitable for mainboards with tight space constraints, and is one of the more durable holders on the market today, as it has proven capable of protecting the battery and maintaining its contact to the device despite harsh environment conditions.

Learn more about Miniaturized Vertical CR1632 Holder or order the holders here. 

If you’d like to read more about MPD’s line of coin Cell Battery Holders, or download additional documents concerning the technologies, visit the Memory Protection Device page.