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Ambient Power Supply (Multi-Source Ambient Power Supply (MS-AMPS)

Ultra Long Life for Wireless Applications

Ambient Micro's Multi-Source Ambient Power Supply (MS-AMPS) technology significantly extends the operating life of wireless sensors and sensor networks.

Ambient Micro’s Multi-Source Ambient Power Supply (MS-AMPS) energy harvesting module simultaneously collects and converts ambient solar, thermal, and vibration energy to continuously recharge an on-module battery. By using energy harvesting to offset the daily battery drain rate, the Multi-Source Ambient Power Supply (MS-AMPS) module extends the operating life indefinitely and eliminates the need for battery replacement.

Specifications

A baseline configuration the Multi-Source Ambient Power Supply (MS-AMPS) module demonstrates the capability to replace a primary battery for a broad range of 3V-4V applications, (i.e. primary Li-Ion cells, AA, AAA battery packs.)

Transducer

Manufacturer

Part #

Configuration Notes

Output/ Hr

Output/ Day

Solar

Plastecs

SP4-25-8

10-14mW max

Thermal

Melcor

HT2-12-30

10-40mW typ

Vibration

Piezo Systems

Q220-A4-303YB

4.5mW max

Battery

Quallion

Rechargeable Li-ion

Reference data and specifications available at the following Web sites:
Thermal Data: http://www.melcor.com/thermtec.html
Vibration Data: http://www.piezo.com/prodbg7qm.htm l
Solar Data: http://www.plastecs.com/solar%20panels.htm

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