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Parallel Cells
Cells connected in parallel can achieve higher operating power by connecting like-polarity terminals of adjacent
cells to each other. Connect groups of parallel cells using their current collection tabs in a manner similar to that
illustrated in Figure 6.
Figure 6 – Example of AMP20 cells connected in parallel
Two cells in parallel: 2 x 19.5Ah = 39Ah (nominal for AMP20 cells)
Four cells in parallel: 4 x 19.5Ah = 78Ah (nominal for AMP20 cells)
Connect groups of parallel cylindrical cells using their current collection tabs, to connect positive-to-positive
terminals of adjacent cells and negative-to-negative terminals of adjacent cells in a manner similar to that
illustrated in the figure below:
Two cells in parallel: 2 x 2.5Ah = 5Ah (nominal for ANR26650cells)
Three cells in parallel: 3 x 2.5Ah = 7.5Ah (nominal for ANR26650
cells)