Vendor: Canova Tech Srl Category: DC/DC Converter

Low Voltage Harvesting boost

ETA-TC1 platform is a set of silicon IPs specifically designed for small Solar Panel Cells made by a single PV diode.

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Overview

ETA-TC1 platform is a set of silicon IPs specifically designed for small Solar Panel Cells made by a single PV diode. ETA-TC1 is Integrating the Low Voltage MPPT boost Converter plus all monitoring functions that allow a complete system to extract power from ambient illuminated as low as 200lux and hibernate when no light is present at a cost of only fen tenth of nAmps.

ETA-TC1 demonstrate the ability to extract, using a very small solar panel illuminated as low as 200lux, the power needed to fill the battery of a complex system.

Key features

  • Harvesting Unit
    • Interface with single PV Solar Cell and Ultra Low Voltage TEGs
    • Wide and Dynamic impedance matching (analog MPPT)
  • Charge Monitor and Energy storage for external capacitor, supercap, solid state or chemical battery
  • Dedicated Power Manager Unit
  • Configurable timer

Block Diagram

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Applications

  • Battery or Battery-less devices
  • Remote Sensors
  • Automatic Metering
  • Building Automation
  • Security and monitoring sensor
  • Predictive Maintenance

Specifications

Identity

Part Number
ETA
Vendor
Canova Tech Srl
Type
Silicon IP

Files

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Provider

Canova Tech Srl
HQ: Italy
Based in Padova, Italy, Canova Tech has been providing Standards and Custom IP plus Design Services for full IC Integration, to a global client base of tier-one companies since 2005. Our Engineers attend and contribute to several Standards, including IEEE 802.3 initiatives, OPEN Alliance and USB IF. We understand and implement Customer requirements from concept definition down to transfer to production. Our Customers benefit directly from our insight into the market direction through our fundamental values, Technology Innovation, State of the Art mixed-signal Design Methodology and the Quality of Deliverables.
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Low Voltage Harvesting boost is a DC/DC Converter IP core from Canova Tech Srl listed on Semi IP Hub.

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