Energy Harvesting Solutions

Embedded processing
MSP-EXP430FR5739
MSP430F249	MSP430F413
MSP430F2132	MSP430F2274
MSP430F2370	MSP430F5xx
CC430

Low-Power RF
CC1101	CC2430
CC2500	CC430
CC2520

Power
TPS61200	TPS62240
TPS6122x	TPS780xx
TPS62230	TPS781xx
TPS6212x

Development Tools
MSP430 Solar Energy Harvesting Development Tool
eZ430-RF2500
MSP430 Programmer
Code Composer IDE

Application Notes

Powering Low-Power RF Products
(.pdf, 313 KB)
Interfacing the MSP430 and TMP100 I2C Temperature Sensor
(.pdf, 74 KB)
Interfacing CC1100 - CC2500 with MSP430
(.pdf, 292 KB)
Wireless Sensor Monitor Using the eZ430-RF2500
(.pdf, 456 KB)
3.6V – 5.5V Input, LDO with Dual-Level Output Reference Design for MSP430
(.pdf, 209 KB)

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Ultra-Low-Power Meets Energy Harvesting

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Energy Harvesting

From low power to no power, TI is the driving force behind
today’s energy harvesting applications.

By enabling 20+ year battery life, TI is opening the door to new applications that were not feasible with traditional battery powered systems. From powering a clock with a grape, to using vehicle vibrations to power sensors on a bridge, to solar powered sensors for wireless monitoring of a farm or winery, TI along with leading energy harvesting vendors, are creating a complete ecosystem allowing designers to not only envision but also create a battery-less world.

Energy Harvesting Basics

Energy harvesting is the process by which energy readily available from the environment is captured and converted into usable electrical energy
This term frequently refers to small autonomous devices, or micro energy harvesting
Ideal for substituting for batteries that are impractical, costly, or dangerous to replace

Industry Applications

Remote patient monitoring
Efficient office energy control
Surveillance and security
Agricultural management
Home automation
Long range asset tracking
Implantable sensors
Structural monitoring
Machinery/equipment monitoring

Energy Harvesting Block Diagram

Anatomy of an Energy Harvesting System

Characteristics of Energy Harvesting Applications

Ability to operate with lowest standby current to maximize storage of energy
Consume lowest possible power when active
Ability to turn on and turn off instantaneously
Efficient operation with lowest duty cycle of active vs. standby modes
Analog capability for sensor interfacing and measurements
Ability to operate with a low voltage range
Lowest leakage currents to maximize harvested energy

Energy Harvesting Solutions

FRAM – Ultra-Low-Power Embedded Memory

FRAM (Ferroelectric Random Access Memory) is at the forefront of next generation non-volatile memory technology, and is embedded in select MSP430 microcontrollers.

FRAM Microcontrollers

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