DESCRIPTION

· The AEM10941 is an ambient energy manager designed for efficient power extraction from photovoltaic harvesters, supporting an input voltage range of 0.5V to 5V.
· It can cold start with as low as 3 µW at 380 mV and provides two independent regulated voltages from 1.8 V to 4.5 V, capable of delivering up to 80 mA.
· The evaluation board facilitates testing of the e-peas IC with PowerFilm PV cells and CAP-XX supercapacitors, offering easy connections and configuration access for various modes.

FEATURES

· Two-way screw terminals for energy source, primary battery, and high/low voltage loads.
· Three-way screw terminals and 3-pin headers for custom mode configuration, energy storage thresholds, and enabling low drop-out regulators.
· Includes a 2-pin header for primary battery configuration and provisions for five resistors for custom and cold-start configurations.
· PowerFilm PV modules provide flexible, thin-film solar options with custom sizes and configurations.
· CAP-XX supercapacitors available in various models for efficient charging and energy storage.

APPLICATIONS

· PV cell harvesting for various environments.
· Home automation and industrial monitoring systems.
· E-health monitoring and geolocation services.
· Wireless sensor nodes for diverse applications.