EM8504
Power Management Controller for Dye-Sensitized (DSSC) single solar cell harvesting.
ECO - BOOST - Maximize Harvesting Efficiency
The EM8504 is an integrated power management solution for low power applications. It is specifically designed for efficient operation with Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells (DSSC) in the µW to mW range. To optimize harvesting efficiency, the EM8504 incorporates a maximum power point tracking (MPPT) controller based on a fixed Voltage at Maximum Power Point (VMPP).
Fast start up with empty energy storage
Optimized for indoor low light conditions
Optimized for Dye-Sensitized solar cell (DSSC)
No external component needed
Features
- Flexible operation with different energy banks
- Primary cell battery
- Secondary cell battery
- Capacitors (gold-cap, super-cap)
- Ultra-low power DCDC boost converter with very high efficiency
- MPPT based on fixed external voltage
- Operating mode minimum voltage VDD_HRV = 100 mV (typical)
- Operating mode minimum power: PIN = 1µW (typical)
- Quiescent current: IQ = 125 nA
- Cold-start minimum voltage: VIN = 300 mV
- Cold-start minimum power: PIN = 3 µW (typical)
- Fast start-up on any energy storage
- Dual energy storage elements
- Power management control
- Multiple independent supply outputs
- User programmable under-voltage and over-voltage levels
- Limited external components
- Device configurations are stored in on-chip E2PROM
- Dynamic configuration through a SPI or I2C interface
- Extended power management status
- Battery on protection mode
- LTS/STS connection status
- Minimum/Maximum voltage warning
- USB connected
Technical Resources
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Application Areas
Discover where our technology fits best and how it powers innovative solutions across multiple sectors.
- Energy harvesting equipped platforms
- Optimized for dye-sensitized solar cell source of energy
- Electronic shelf labels
- Wearable systems
- Beacons and wireless sensor network
- Industrial and environmental monitoring
- Battery operated platform
Additional Downloads
EM Solar Cell Guide
This document outlines the main solar cell characteristics and parameters. A selection guide is provided to assist
with proper solar cell selection as a function of application requirements.
Download the EM Solar Cell Guide
Application notes
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EM Microelectronic provides a development tool to easily implement intelligent powered application.
The EMEVB8504 is a simple but versatile board design for a quick and simple application set-up.
The configuration of the EM8504 can be performed through its quick and advanced Wizard.
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