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LTC3108: Ultralow Voltage Step-Up Converter and Power Manager Data Sheet8/15/2013PDF378K
LTC3108
Ultralow Voltage Step-Up Converter and Power Manager
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Overview
Features and Benefits
- Operates from Inputs of 20mV
- 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
Product Details
The LTC3108 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.
| Output Voltage (Switcher) | |
| LTC3108 | Selectable 2.35V, 3.3V, 4.1V or 5V |
| LTC3108-1 | Selectable 2.5V, 3V, 3.7V or 4.5V |
Applications
- Remote Sensors and Radio Power
- Surplus Heat Energy Harvesting
- HVAC Systems
- Industrial Wireless Sensing
- Automatic Metering
- Building Automation
- Predictive Maintenance
Product Lifecycle
Recommended for New Designs
This product has been released to the market. The data sheet contains all final specifications and operating conditions. For new designs, ADI recommends utilization of these products.
Evaluation Kits (3)
Documentation & Resources
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Practical Ambient Energy Harvesting for WSNs9/5/2017PDF1M
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Practical Ambient Energy Harvesting for WSNs4/5/2017PDF1M
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Energy Harvesting Now6/27/2011PDF1M
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What Are the Best Applications for IoT in the New World of IC Power Management?5/6/2022 Analog Dialogue
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Frequently Asked Questions: Thermoelectric Energy Harvesting With the LTC3108 & LTC310910/6/2014
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Harvest Energy from a Single Photovoltaic Cell4/1/2011 LT Journal
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Ultra-Low-Voltage Input Power Converters Support Energy Harvesting3/4/2010PDF525K
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LTC3108 Video Product Brief10/15/2018
Tools & Simulations
LTspice
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Models for the following parts are available in LTspice:
LTC3108
LTC3108-1
Design Resources
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PCN-PDN Information
Support & Discussions
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