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LTC3108_10 Datasheet, PDF (1/22 Pages) Linear Technology – Ultralow Voltage Step-Up Converter and Power Manager
LTC3108
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 2.35V, 3.3V, 4.1V or 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 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.
The LTC3108 is functionally equivalent to the LTC3108-1
except for its unique fixed VOUT options.
Using a small step-up transformer, the LTC3108 provides a
complete power management solution for wireless sensing
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 is available in a small, thermally enhanced
12-lead (3mm × 4mm) DFN package and a 16-lead SSOP
package.
Typical Application
Wireless Remote Sensor Application Powered From a Peltier Cell
THERMOELECTRIC
GENERATOR
++
1:100
220µF
20mV TO 500mV
1nF
330pF
C1
VSTORE
5V
+
LTC3108
C2
VOUT2
PGD PGOOD
SW
VLDO 2.2V
VS2
VOUT
3.3V
+
0.1F
6.3V
µP
2.2µF SENSORS
470µF RF LINK
VS1 VOUT2_EN
VAUX GND
3108 TA01a
1µF
VOUT Charge Time
1000
VOUT = 3.3V
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)
3108 TA01b
3108fa