LTC3108
Ultralow Voltage Step-Up
Converter and Power Manager
FEATURES
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 (ther-
moelectric generators), thermopiles and small solar cells.
The step-up topology operates from input voltages as
low as 20mV. The LTC3108 is functionally equivalent to
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Operates from Inputs of 20mV
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Complete Energy Harvesting Power
Management System
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Selectable V
of 2.35V, 3.3V, 4.1V or 5V
OUT
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LDO: 2.2V at 3mA
Logic Controlled Output
Reserve Energy Output
the LTC3108-1 except for its unique fixed V
options.
OUT
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Power Good Indicator
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 pro-
grammed to one of four fixed voltages to power a wire-
less 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.
Uses Compact Step-Up Transformers
Small 12-Lead (3mm × 4mm) DFN or 16-Lead
SSOP Packages
APPLICATIONS
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Remote Sensors and Radio Power
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Surplus Heat Energy Harvesting
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HVAC Systems
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Industrial Wireless Sensing
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Automatic Metering
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Building Automation
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Predictive Maintenance
The LTC3108 is available in a small, thermally enhanced
12-lead (3mm × 4mm) DFN package and a 16-lead
SSOP package.
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TYPICAL APPLICATION
Wireless Remote Sensor Application Powered From a Peltier Cell
VOUT Charge Time
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