LTC3107
Ultra-Low Voltage
Energy Harvester and
Primary Battery Life Extender
DescripTion
FeaTures
The LTC®3107 is a highly integrated DC/DC converter de-
signed to extend the life of a primary battery in low power
wireless systems by harvesting and managing surplus en-
ergyfromextremelylowinputvoltagesourcessuchasTEGs
(Thermoelectric Generators) and thermopiles. The step-up
topology operates from input voltages as low as 20mV.
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Thermal Energy Harvesting Assisted Power
Management System
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Tracks the Primary Battery Voltage
OUT
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2.2V LDO Output
Reserve Energy Output, Clamped to 4.3V
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Operates from Inputs as Low as 20mV
Battery In-Use Indicator (BAT_OFF)
Using a small step-up transformer, the LTC3107
provides a complete power management solution for
typical wireless sensor applications that operate from a
primary battery. The 2.2V LDO can be used to power an
external microprocessor, while the main output voltage
automatically adapts to match the voltage of the primary
battery. The LTC3107 seamlessly transitions from battery
power to harvested power whenever harvested energy is
available, extending the life of the battery. The BAT_OFF
indicator can be used to track battery usage. An optional
storage capacitor accumulates excess harvested energy,
further extending battery life.
I from Battery:
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80nA When Energy Harvesting
6µA No Energy Harvesting
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Standard, Compact Step-Up Transformer
Small, Thermally Enhanced 10-lead (3mm × 3mm)
DFN package
applicaTions
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Industrial Wireless Sensing
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Remote Sensor and Radio power
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HVAC
Automatic Metering
Building Automation, Security
Predictive Maintenance, Condition Monitoring
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The LTC3107 is available in a small, thermally enhanced
10-lead (3mm × 3mm) DFN package.
L, LT, LTC, LTM, Linear Technology and the Linear logo are registered trademarks and VLDO
is a trademark of Linear Technology Corporation. All other trademarks are the property of their
respective owners.
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Typical applicaTion
Percentage of Added Battery Life
vs TEG Surface Temperature
TEG Powered Thermal Harvester with Primary Cell Life Extender
100000
10000
1000
100
T1
1:100
1nF
T
= 23°C
A
V
IN
C1
V
BAT
10µF
3.6V
THERMOELECTRIC
GENERATOR
LTC3107
330pF
C2
BAT_OFF
3.6V
V
OUT
V
OUT
SW
+
C
OUT
CUI CP20151 TEG
24×24×22mm HEATSINK
NATURAL CONVECTION
GND
VLDO
VLDO
2.2µF
10
0.5Hz X RATE (227µW AVG)
VAUX
VSTORE
+
MT
1Hz X RATE (437µW AVG)
MT
CSTORE
(OPTIONAL)
2Hz X RATE (679µW AVG)
MT
10µF
1
25
30
35
40
45
50
SURFACE TEMPERATURE (°C)
3107 TA01a
3107 TA01
3107f
1
For more information www.linear.com/LTC3107