LSH20 D-cells feature the latest lithium thionyl chloride (Li-SOCl2) chemistry. Common applications include automatic utility metering, alarm and wireless security devices, as well as GPS and location transmitters (ELT and EPIRB). LSH-20 batteries are also common in automotive telematics, telemetry, oil exploration, in addition to military radios and sonobuoys.

The main advantages of this Saft product:

Extremely high performance and stability over the entire life of the cell.

Suitable for use in extreme operating temperatures, within the limits of minus 60° or + 85° Celsius.

Maximum current capacity of 13.0 A / h at a nominal voltage of 3.6 volts, depending on temperature.

Pulse power up to 4,000 mA, maximum recommended continuous current is 1,800 mA.

Non-flammable electrolyte with hermetically sealed, gas-tight seal.

Long shelf life under recommended storage conditions; self-discharge rate is less than 3 percent even after 1 year of storage (at 20 °C).

LSH-20 primary lithium D cells are interchangeable with size codes UM1 and R20, while NATO stock number is 6135-14-440-1213. Each sealed package contains one new battery with a maximum diameter of 33.4 millimeters, a height of 61.6 millimeters, and a typical weight of 100 grams.