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# Coin Cell Battery Holder - 12mm (SMD)

**Type:** Product page · **SKU:** PRT-10592 · **Brand:** [Sparkfun](https://core-electronics.com.au/brands/sparkfun-australia)
**Page:** https://core-electronics.com.au/coin-cell-battery-holder-12mm-smd.html ([markdown](https://core-electronics.com.au/coin-cell-battery-holder-12mm-smd.html.md))

This is the SMD version of PRT-07948, which is the unit we like to use as RTC backup and SRAM backup for GPS units. Holds battery in place with friction. The metal housing connects to the positive side of the battery and the PCB pad underneath is connected to the negative side.

## Pricing

- **Price:** $1.40 (inc GST) — $1.27 AUD, exc GST
- **Quantity discounts:** 5+ $1.24 (exc GST) · 25+ $1.21 (exc GST) · 100+ $1.15 (exc GST)

## Availability & dispatch

- In stock, ships same business day if ordered before 2PM (Australia/Sydney). Delivered by Tue, 11th of Aug.
- We can dispatch 2 today, and up to 120 more in 5–11 days.

## Restrictions

Restrictions apply to this equipment as it uses button/coin cell batteries:

- The equipment is intended to be used in trades, professions or industries
- The equipment is not intended for sale to the general public
- The equipment is not intended to be used where children are present
- You are aware that this equipment may not meet child safety testing requirements as it is not intended to be used by consumers or general public, but rather, is intended to be used in trades, professions or industries in conjunction with the limitations and restrictions listed above
- You are aware that these restrictions are due to a change in [A](https://www.accc.gov.au/media-release/businesses-on-notice-as-mandatory-button-battery-laws-commence)[ustralian legislation in 2022](https://www.accc.gov.au/media-release/businesses-on-notice-as-mandatory-button-battery-laws-commence) for button/coin cell batteries
 
![Button Battery Warning](https://core-electronics.com.au/attachments/uploads/iec-button-battery.png)

A declaration of use will need to be submitted during checkout.

## Description

**Warning: This product requires a button battery to operate which is hazardous to young children. Do not use this product for projects that are potentially accessible to young children.**

 This is the SMD version of [PRT-007948](https://core-electronics.com.au/search/?q=07948), which is the unit we like to use as RTC backup and SRAM backup for GPS units. Holds battery in place with friction. The metal housing connects to the positive side of the battery and the PCB pad underneath is connected to the negative side.

**Documents:**

- [Datasheet](https://core-electronics.com.au/attachments/localcontent/KEY-3000_4067001b9fd.pdf)

## Images

- [Product image 1](https://core-electronics.com.au/media/catalog/product/c/o/coin_cell_battery_holder_-_12mm__smd___prt-10592__01.jpg)

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