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Remote RTC/NVRAM battery for retro computers.

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AAA Remote Battery Board

Remote RTC/CMOS/NVRAM battery for retro computer motherboards. Provides about +4.5V.

Features:

  • Higher voltage than CR2032 and higher capacity for longer life
  • Diode to prevent reverse charging
  • 100ma fuse to protect motherboard if a short develops
  • Nylon fuse holder contains fuse blast and glass
  • Uses 1x4 pin headers found on most motherboards for simple cabling
  • PCB cutouts for Cable tie to secure batteries in rough service situations
  • Mounting holes for M3 standoffs
  • No motherboard modifcations required!
AAA Battery Board Assembled AAA Battery Board Open Circuit Voltage

Bill of Materials

Item Qty MFG Part Num Mouser Part Num
Keystone 3xAAA Holder 1 2479 534-2479
1N4148 Diode 1 1N4148-T50R 512-1N4148T50R
1x4 2.54mm Male Header 1 826926-4 571-826926-4
Fuse 1 BK1/GMC-100-R 504-BK1-GMC-100-R
Fuse Holder 1 0PTF0078P 576-0PTF0078P
Fuse Clip 1 00BS0232P 576-00BS0232P

Board Information

Dimensions:
Layers: 2
Finish: HASL
Make sure to choose "custom position" for order number /w JLCPCB or PCBWAY.

Purchasing

I sell assembled kits complete with cables, mounting hardware, and batteries in my eBay store.