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The MEC102 from Infinite Power Solutions Inc., Littleton, CO, is a solid-state, thin-film, single-cell battery that is 170 µm thick and provides a self-discharge rate of <1% charge loss/yr.More>>

The LTC3108 accepts input voltages as low as 20 mV and is designed to interface with thermoelectric devices that convert small temperature differentials into usable energy.More>>

Autonomous wireless sensor networks&mdash;WSNs powered by energy harvesting&mdash;have tremendous potential. By examining their possible use in healthcare, condition monitoring, and smart packaging we assess this enabling technology and discuss the challenges to further adoption.More>>

EnOcean, Boston, MA, offers energy harvesting wireless modules based on its Dolphin ASIC, which supports self-powered 2-way wireless communications, ultra-low-power sleep modes, and the ability to self-power actuators such as water valves and air vents.More>>

SensorDynamics and EnOcean have entered into a license agreement under which SensorDynamics will incorporate EnOcean's technology for automotive energy harvesting applications.More>>

A brief introduction to RF energy harvesting: what it is, what it does, and how it enables wireless sensor networking applications.More>>

A submetering system that couples highly accurate energy measurements to wireless technologies enables effective energy monitoring for energy-conscious companies, allowing them to reduce both their carbon footprint and their utility burden.More>>

Power consumption is a central design consideration for wireless sensor networks whether they are powered using batteries or energy harvesters. Vital to success for either approach, however, is the need for hardware that uses power intelligently.More>>