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ICs tap alternative energy sources

Posted: 02 Jul 2007  Print Version  Bookmark and Share Subscribe

Keywords: step-up converters alternative power sources  solar micro fuel cells  lithium batteries for portable consumer devices  power management for boost converters 

[Summary of tips] Imagine a cellphone that offers endless standby power or an MP3 player that never needs recharging. That is the promise of powering portable consumer electronics devices off renewable power sources. By harvesting power from external sources such as solar or micro fuel cells, systems can tap into what is, for all practical purpo......
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