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LTC3108-1 Datasheet, PDF (1/24 Pages) Linear Technology – Ultralow Voltage Step-Up Converter and Power Manager
LTC3108-1
Ultralow Voltage Step-Up
Converter and Power Manager
Features
n Operates from Inputs of 20mV
n Complete Energy Harvesting Power
Management System
- Selectable VOUT of 2.5V, 3V, 3.7V or 4.5V
- LDO: 2.2V at 3mA
- Logic Controlled Output
- Reserve Energy Output
n Power Good Indicator
n Uses Compact Step-Up Transformers
n Small 12-Lead (3mm × 4mm) DFN or 16-Lead
SSOP Packages
Applications
n Remote Sensors and Radio Power
n Surplus Heat Energy Harvesting
n HVAC Systems
n Industrial Wireless Sensing
n Automatic Metering
n Building Automation
n Predictive Maintenance
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Description
The LTC®3108-1 is a highly integrated DC/DC converter ideal
for harvesting and managing surplus energy from extremely
low input voltage sources such as TEGs (thermoelectric
generators), thermopiles and small solar cells. The step-up
topology operates from input voltages as low as 20mV.
Using a small step-up transformer, the LTC3108-1 provides
a complete power management solution for wireless sens-
ing and data acquisition. The 2.2V LDO powers an external
microprocessor, while the main output is programmed to
one of four fixed voltages to power a wireless transmitter
or sensors. The power good indicator signals that the main
output voltage is within regulation. A second output can be
enabled by the host. A storage capacitor provides power
when the input voltage source is unavailable. Extremely
low quiescent current and high efficiency design ensure
the fastest possible charge times of the output reservoir
capacitor. The LTC3108-1 is functionally equivalent to the
LTC3108 except for its unique fixed VOUT options.
The LTC3108-1 is available in a small, thermally enhanced
12-lead (3mm × 4mm) DFN package and a 16-lead SSOP
package.
Typical Application
THERMOELECTRIC
GENERATOR
++
20mV TO 500mV
Wireless Remote Sensor Application
Powered From a Peltier Cell
1:100
1nF
C1
VSTORE
5.25V
+
220µF
330pF
LTC3108-1
C2
VOUT2
PGD PGOOD
SW
VLDO 2.2V
VS2
VOUT 3V +
0.1F
6.3V
µP
2.2µF SENSORS
470µF RF LINK
VS1 VOUT2_EN
VAUX GND
31081 TA01a
1µF
VOUT Charge Time
1000
VOUT = 3V
COUT = 470µF
100
10
1
1:100 Ratio
1:50 Ratio
1:20 Ratio
0
0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400
VIN (mV)
31081 TA01b
31081f