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SWIT adds Gold Mount MINO-A pocket batteries, including 140Wh MINO-A140
SWIT launched Gold Mount MINO-A pocket batteries with high‑power outputs, 14.4V sockets, multiple USB ports and ruggedised operating specs.
Key points
- SWIT launched the MINO-A Gold Mount pocket battery line, including a 140Wh MINO-A140.
- The MINO-A140 supports more than 150W / 12A continuous draw and provides 14.4V, D‑tap and USB power outputs.
- SWIT says the batteries start at -20°C, survive 1.2m drops and are compatible with Anton Bauer chargers.
SWIT has expanded its MINO pocket battery family with a Gold Mount variant called the MINO-A series. The range includes a 140Wh model named MINO-A140 and is designed to bring higher continuous power and common camera mounting to a compact battery format.
SWIT highlights the MINO-A140's power credentials. "The MINO-A140 has a capacity of 140Wh and supports more than 150W / 12A of constant load." That sustained output is aimed at feeding cameras and accessories that need steady high current from a small, plate‑mount battery.
The new cells present a 14.4V system voltage and include camera‑friendly outputs: a D‑tap port, a USB‑C PD socket and a USB‑A port. The USB‑C port is specified for 65W output and 48W input, while the D‑tap is rated at 120W and the USB‑A at 5V / 2A (10W). SWIT also lists a 50W / 3A charging option for replenishing cells.
SWIT gives a physical profile that suits run‑and‑gun and field rigs. The company quotes a compact footprint of 105 x 79.6 x 63.5mm (4.13 x 3.13 x 2.50 in) and a light mass; the MINO‑A140 "weighs 747g (26.3oz)." The internal cell metric is 9.7Ah at 14.4V, which places the pack above 100Wh while remaining within the between 100Wh and 160Wh class that many production users prefer for airline and camera power considerations.
Durability and operating range are part of SWIT’s brief. The batteries are claimed to run from start‑up temperatures as low as -20°C (-4°F) and to survive drops of 1.2m (3.9ft). SWIT also says the MINO‑A family will work with Anton Bauer chargers, allowing teams that already use that ecosystem to integrate the new plates.
The announcement positions the MINO‑A as a compact, plate‑mount option for operators who need both higher continuous draw and a variety of outputs in a small package. SWIT describes the series as a Gold Mount member of its pocket battery line, bringing the company’s portable power format to camera plates commonly used in broadcast and cine setups.
SWIT did not list full model variants in the initial claims beyond the MINO‑A140, so readers should check SWIT’s product pages for the rest of the series and any additional capacities or accessories announced with the launch.
Specs
| Capacity | 140Wh |
|---|---|
| Cell rating | 9.7Ah at 14.4V |
| System voltage | 14.4V |
| D‑tap | 120W |
| USB‑C PD | 65W output / 48W input |
| USB‑A | 5V / 2A (10W) |
| Charge input | 50W / 3A |
| Dimensions | 105 x 79.6 x 63.5mm (4.13 x 3.13 x 2.50 in) |
| Weight | 747g (26.3oz) |
FAQ
- What is the capacity of the MINO‑A140?
- The MINO‑A140 has a capacity of 140Wh.
- What outputs and charging rates does the MINO‑A line offer?
- Both batteries provide 14.4V output, a D‑tap rated at 120W, a USB‑C PD port with 65W output and 48W input, and a USB‑A port with 5V / 2A (10W); charging is listed at 50W / 3A.
- How rugged and cold‑tolerant are the MINO‑A batteries?
- SWIT says both models start at temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F), survive drops from 1.2m (3.9ft), and work with Anton Bauer chargers.
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