Universal Energy Harvesting Topology Used for Small Variable Temperature Gradients

Martin Lenzhofer

doi:10.5162/SMSI2020/A3.4

Universal Energy Harvesting Topology Used for Small Variable Temperature Gradients

Martin Lenzhofer

Sensor Applications (SEA)

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Abstract

This paper presents a thermo-electric energy harvesting circuit that starts up at very low input voltages, harvests the very little energy contained in small variable temperature gradients and bases on a commercially available converter chip. To guarantee a safe system start and stable operation over a certain time, external components are added that realize the topology developed within a modified
block diagram. As a result, it turns out that beside optimal load matching also the power distribution and sequencing within the system is essential to deal with such low energy levels.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	SMSI 2020 - Sensors and Instrumentation
Pages	65-66
Number of pages	2
Volume	SMSI 2020 - Sensors and Instrumentation
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.5162/SMSI2020/A3.4
Publication status	Published - 25 Jun 2020
Event	SMSI - Sensor and Measurement Science International - Nürnberg, Germany Duration: 22 Jun 2020 → … https://www.smsi-conference.com/

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Conference	SMSI - Sensor and Measurement Science International
Abbreviated title	SMSI
Country/Territory	Germany
Period	22/06/20 → …
Internet address	https://www.smsi-conference.com/

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