Description:
Unleash the potential of your surroundings with the DFM8001 Ambient Energy Harvesting Module, a revolutionary micro-power solution designed for indoor environments. This innovative module transcends the limitations of traditional power sources by adeptly capturing and storing energy from readily available ambient sources – think subtle vibrations, minute temperature fluctuations, indoor lighting, and even ambient radio waves. Bid farewell to battery anxieties; the DFM8001 operates entirely without one, freeing you from the constraints of charging cycles and finite battery lifespans.
While the power inherent in our natural environment often presents challenges due to its fluctuating and low-intensity nature, influenced by location and weather patterns, the DFM8001 rises to meet this obstacle. Engineered to effectively manage energy inputs ranging from the faintest whispers to microwatt levels, it incorporates sophisticated dynamic Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT). This intelligent feature continuously monitors the input sources, dynamically adjusting to the optimal power point to maximize the efficient harvesting of even the weakest energy. Beyond energy capture, the module seamlessly integrates comprehensive power management functionalities, including intelligent charge and discharge control, efficient energy storage management, and stable dual-channel voltage regulation for reliable output.
The DFM8001 module boasts a highly integrated design, housing all essential operational components internally. Setting up an ambient energy supply system is remarkably straightforward: simply configure the module's pins by connecting them to GND/Vbuck and then interface your chosen energy harvesting devices, energy storage components, and electrical loads. This module demonstrates exceptional compatibility with a diverse range of low-power energy harvesters, including amorphous silicon, organic, and dye-sensitized photovoltaic cells, showcasing outstanding energy storage capabilities even under dim indoor lighting conditions or in areas with limited sunlight.
To expedite your exploration and development, DFRobot proudly offers the DFM8001 Evaluation Kit. This thoughtfully curated kit provides everything you need to get started immediately, including the DFM8001 evaluation board itself, high-performance amorphous silicon photovoltaic cells, and a reliable supercapacitor energy storage module. With this kit, constructing a functional ambient energy power system is as simple as making a few connections, allowing you to quickly harness the invisible energy that surrounds us.
Specifications:
- Operating voltage: 3.3V-5.5V DC
- Cold start condition: Input ≥ 400mV 15uW
- The sustaining voltage after cold start: 150 mV.
- Input voltage range: 150mV-5V
- MPPT ratio: 70%, 75%, 85%, 90% (adjustable)
- MPPT automatic detection frequency: 5 times per second
- Dual LDO voltage regulation output:
Low voltage: 1.2- 1.8V 20mA (with switch)
High voltage: 1.8- 4.1V 80mA (with switch) - Energy storage management:
Adjustable overcharge protection:2.7V-4.5V
Adjustable overdischarge protection:2.2V-3.6V
Suitable for any type of rechargeable battery or capacitor
Low battery warning
LDO output available indication - Supports a disposable backup battery
- Module dimensions: 15x15x3.5 mm
Features:
- Efficiently captures and stores energy from mechanical, thermal, solar, and RF sources.
- Maximizes power extraction from even the faintest energy sources.
- Streamlines charging, discharging, and energy storage processes.
- Delivers reliable power for diverse applications.
- Effectively manages energy inputs from microwatt levels.
- Optimized for amorphous silicon, organic, and dye-sensitized solar cells.
- Efficient energy storage even under indoor or low sunlight conditions.
Applications:
- Indoor light energy harvesting
- Self-powered Internet of Things (IoT) nodes
- Smart home systems
- Industrial monitoring
- Asset management
- Ambient IoT
Documents:
Package Included:
1 x DFRobot DFM8001 Ambient Energy Harvesting Module
