LTC3104IMSE#PBF

Product Overview

Category: Integrated Circuit (IC)

Use: Power Management

Characteristics: - Low power voltage converter - Energy harvesting applications - Ultra-low quiescent current - Wide input voltage range - Small form factor

Package: MSOP-10

Essence: The LTC3104IMSE#PBF is an integrated circuit designed for power management in energy harvesting applications. It provides a low power voltage converter with ultra-low quiescent current, making it ideal for battery-powered devices that require efficient energy utilization.

Packaging/Quantity: The LTC3104IMSE#PBF is available in an MSOP-10 package and is typically sold in reels of 2500 units.

Specifications

• Input Voltage Range: 225mV to 5V
• Output Voltage Range: 1.8V to 3.6V
• Quiescent Current: 950nA
• Maximum Output Current: 300mA
• Efficiency: Up to 90%
• Operating Temperature Range: -40°C to 85°C

Detailed Pin Configuration

The LTC3104IMSE#PBF has the following pin configuration:

1. VIN: Input voltage pin
2. GND: Ground pin
3. VOUT: Output voltage pin
4. EN: Enable pin
5. FB: Feedback pin
6. LX: Inductor connection pin
7. SW: Switching node pin
8. VREF: Reference voltage pin
9. VBAT: Battery voltage pin
10. VSTOR: Storage capacitor voltage pin

Functional Features

• Energy Harvesting: The LTC3104IMSE#PBF is specifically designed for energy harvesting applications, allowing efficient conversion of low input voltages into usable power.
• Ultra-Low Quiescent Current: With a quiescent current of only 950nA, the LTC3104IMSE#PBF minimizes power consumption during standby or idle periods.
• Wide Input Voltage Range: The IC can accept input voltages as low as 225mV, making it suitable for various energy harvesting sources such as solar panels or thermoelectric generators.
• Small Form Factor: The MSOP-10 package offers a compact size, enabling integration into space-constrained devices.

Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages: - Efficient energy conversion - Low power consumption during standby - Versatile input voltage range - Compact form factor

Disadvantages: - Limited maximum output current (300mA) - Requires external components for complete functionality

Working Principles

The LTC3104IMSE#PBF operates as a step-up voltage converter, converting low input voltages to higher output voltages. It utilizes an internal oscillator to control the switching of the internal power MOSFET, which drives the inductor connected to the LX pin. This switching action transfers energy from the input source to the output capacitor, resulting in a boosted output voltage.

The IC incorporates a feedback loop that regulates the output voltage based on the FB pin's voltage level. The EN pin allows for enable/disable control of the device, conserving power when not needed.

Detailed Application Field Plans

The LTC3104IMSE#PBF finds applications in various fields, including: 1. IoT Devices: Powering wireless sensor nodes, smart home devices, and wearable electronics. 2. Environmental Monitoring: Providing power to remote sensors used for weather monitoring, air quality measurement, etc. 3. Industrial Automation: Enabling energy harvesting in industrial settings for powering wireless sensors and control systems. 4. Medical Devices: Powering portable medical devices, implantable sensors, and remote patient monitoring systems. 5. Agriculture: Powering sensors for soil moisture monitoring, crop health assessment, and precision farming.

Detailed and Complete Alternative Models

1. LTC3105: Similar to LTC3104IMSE#PBF but with higher maximum output current (500mA).
2. LTC3106: Step-up voltage converter with integrated MPPT (Maximum Power Point Tracking) for solar energy harvesting.
3. LTC3107: Energy harvesting power supply with an integrated buck-boost converter for wider input voltage range compatibility.

These alternative models offer similar functionality with slight variations in specifications and features.

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