Advanced Linear Devices Micropower
Step-Up Low Voltage Booster ModulesAdvanced Linear Devices Micropower Step-Up Low Voltage Booster Modules are self-powered voltage-booster modules that convert a low DC voltage input to a higher AC or DC voltage output suitable for many low-power energy harvesting applications using photo-diodes, thermoelectric or electromagnetic generators as the input source. These Micropower Step-Up Low Voltage Booster Modules do not need a separate power supply to operate and derive power directly from the low input voltage source. The Advanced Linear Devices Micropower Step-Up Low Voltage Booster Modules draw input power levels starting as low as 2µW, which enables an on-board self-starting oscillator.
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Features
- Nominal input impedance
- Small footprint and volume less than 1 cu. in.
- Simple and easy to use - just connect a 2-wire input source and 2-wire output load
- Ready-to-Use out of the box, no circuit design required
- Direct interface to ALD's EH300/EH301 series of Energy Harvesting Modules
- A range of models suitable for a variety of energy generating sources
- Self-starting at both very low operating voltage and low operating current levels
- Self-contained booster with all components on-board
- Built-in on-board miniature transformer for high-efficiency energy conversion
- Unique custom on-board EPAD® MOSFET arrays
- Optional user-installed full wave rectifier on board to produce DC voltages
- Compatible with a wide range of voltage sources and a wide range of source impedances
- Adaptable for use with a broad range of applications
- No calibration or setup required
- Maintenance free operation
- Long operating life
- Virtually unlimited operating cycles
- Moisture and dust protection
Applications
- Charge EH300/EH301/EH300A/EH301A series EH Modules from low voltage sources
- Energy Harvesting from low-voltage micro-power energy-generating sources
- Direct or Indirect remote-node power supplies for Wireless Sensor Networks
- Low duty-cycle metering, control and sensing networks
- Energy capture from Intermittent energy sources
- Trickle-charger for Standby backup power such as battery-packs or super-capacitor networks
- Backup power for switching between different power sources
- Industrial and Business systems with always-charged temporary backup power supplies
- Micro-power Self-boosting oscillator
- Low DC Voltage Booster to supply operating voltage for another Step-up DC-DC converter
- Extreme life-span power sources
- EH energy capture, storage, and power management from mechanical, thermal, chemical, solar, biological, and human body sources
- EH based battery substitution and/or remote battery charging systems
- Hybrid or alternative power source conditioning
- Condition-based monitoring systems
- Self-powered remote control switching systems
- Hybrid power (dual power) systems with extended operating lives
- System power reliability enhancement
- Intermittent duty cycle remote site applications
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