GB/T 36276-2023 New Version Analysis (II),
GB/T 36276-2023,

▍What is CTIA CERTIFICATION?

CTIA, the abbreviation of Cellular Telecommunications and Internet Association, is a non-profit civic organization established in 1984 for the purpose of guaranteeing benefit of operators, manufacturers and users. CTIA consists of all U.S. operators and manufacturers from mobile radio services, as well as from wireless data services and products. Supported by FCC (Federal Communications Commission) and Congress, CTIA performs a large part of duties and functions that were used to be conducted by the government. In 1991, CTIA created an unbiased, independent and centralized product evaluation and certification system for wireless industry. Under the system, all wireless products in consumer grade shall take compliance tests and those complying with the relevant standards will be granted to utilize CTIA marking and hit store shelves of North American communication market.

CATL (CTIA Authorized Testing Laboratory) represents labs accredited by CTIA for testing and review. Testing reports issued from CATL would be all approved by CTIA. While other testing reports and results from non-CATL will not be recognized or have no access to CTIA. CATL accredited by CTIA varies in industries and certifications. Only CATL which is qualified for battery compliance test and inspection has access to battery certification for compliance to  IEEE1725.

▍CTIA Battery Testing Standards

a) Certification Requirement for Battery system Compliance to IEEE1725— Applicable to Battery Systems with single cell or multiple cells connected in parallel;

b) Certification Requirement for Battery system Compliance to IEEE1625— Applicable to Battery Systems with multiple cells connected in parallel or in both parallel and series;

Warm tips: Select above certification standards properly for batteries used in mobile phones and computers. Do not misuse IEE1725 for batteries in mobile phones or IEEE1625 for batteries in computers.

▍Why MCM？

● Hard Technology: Since 2014, MCM has been attending battery pack conference held by CTIA in US annually, and is able to obtain latest update and understand new policy trends about CTIA in a more prompt, accurate and active way. 

●Qualification: MCM is CATL accredited by CTIA and is qualified to perform all processes related to certification including testing, factory audit and report uploading.

GB/T 36276-2023 “Lithium-ion Batteries for Electric Power Storage” was released at the end of December 2023 and will be implemented on July 1, 2024. With the rapid development of the lithium battery energy storage market in recent years, related accidents have also emerged one after another. Based on this, compared with the old version of the standard in 2018, the overall structure of the new version of the standard is basically unchanged, but the technical conditions are more stringent and the testing requirements are more complete.
The structural hierarchy of the energy storage system is as follows: cells are connected in series and parallel to form battery modules, battery modules are connected in series and parallel to form battery clusters, battery clusters are connected in parallel to form a battery energy storage system, and battery energy storage systems are connected in parallel to form a battery energy storage power station. The performance and safety of the battery system are the cornerstones of the operation of energy storage power stations. GB/T 36276-2023 covers key operating parameters and safety performance requirements from cells, battery modules to battery cluster levels, and puts forward clear requirements for all levels of batteries.
本次小编将继续为大家带来电池模块与电池簇的新旧版标准重点变化对比。力类
This time we will continue to bring you a comparison of the key changes in the old and new standards for battery modules and battery clusters.