Title :
Survey and analysis of the design issues of a low cost micro power DC-DC step up converter for indoor light energy harvesting applications
Author :
Carvalho, Carlos ; Oliveira, João P. ; Paulino, Nuno
Author_Institution :
Inst. Politec. de Lisboa (IPL), Inst. Super. de Eng. de Lisboa (ISEL - ADEETC), Lisbon, Portugal
Abstract :
This paper discusses the pertinent issues in designing and developing a DC-DC converter for a low cost, micro power indoor light harvesting system using CMOS technology. The different issues associated to this problem are studied and the relevant literature is analysed. The paper surveys and analyses the design options available for the PV cells, step-up voltage converter circuit architecture, maximum power point tracking (MPPT) methods and energy storage devices. From this analysis a possible solution is discussed.
Keywords :
CMOS integrated circuits; DC-DC power convertors; energy harvesting; maximum power point trackers; solar cells; CMOS technology; MPPT methods; PV cells; energy storage devices; indoor light energy harvesting applications; low-cost micropower DC-DC step up converter; maximum power point tracking methods; micropower indoor light harvesting system; step-up voltage converter circuit architecture; Batteries; CMOS integrated circuits; Energy harvesting; Inductors; Photovoltaic cells; Supercapacitors; CMOS; Electronics; Energy harvesting; Energy storage elements; MPPT techniques; PV cells; Power management circuits;
Conference_Titel :
Mixed Design of Integrated Circuits and Systems (MIXDES), 2012 Proceedings of the 19th International Conference
Conference_Location :
Warsaw
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4577-2092-5
