From Silicon Labs
Energy harvesting technology is rapidly emerging as a viable power supply option for embedded system designers, enabling wireless sensors to be used in applications that previously were not feasible with conventional battery-powered designs. For example, an energy harvesting power supply enables a system designer to easily build an ultra-slim wireless sensor with a range of more than 100 meters and a lifespan of more than 20 years. Let's take a closer look at how to design an embedded system for perpetual operation that's capable of surviving the initial power-on reset, as well as how to extend the lifespan of that self-sustaining embedded system. We will also examine the trade-offs between rechargeable thin film batteries and conventional high-capacity, long-life primary batteries.
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