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Energy Harvesting

 Energy harvesting IC of Asahi Kasei Microdevices Corporation (AKM) is expected to be used in various applications. We will introduce concrete utilization methods based on application examples.

Bluetooth® Low Energy tag

Bluetooth® Low Energy tag

Bluetooth® Low Energy (BLE): There is a growing need for location detection in distribution warehouses and offices that use tags.

Here is an ultra-compact, battery-free Bluetooth® Low Energy tag that uses AKM's energy harvesting IC.

* Bluetooth® is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc.

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Liquid sensing device that can be installed on a curved surface

AKM's step-up DC/DC converter AP4470 is used for liquid-sensing devices that are easy to install on curved surfaces.

The device can be easily installed on long curved objects such as pipes, and the chemical energy of the liquid itself is used to generate electricity. As the sensor current does not flow while there is no liquid, it can be used for a long period of time.

Liquid sensing device that can be installed on a curved surface

Environmental power generation beacon kits now available 

It is possible to check whether it is available for power supply simply by connecting to the target power generator.

This kit can be easily demonstrated by combining it with a power generation element. The generated power can be used to activate the Bluetooth® Low Energy IC. A data receiving application (Android app) is also included.

If you wish to have a radio-enabled assessment kit, please contact the following.

For details, please refer to the Environmental Power Generation Beacon Kit APD4470/73-1595A manual below.

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* Bluetooth® is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc.

Evaluation kit with wireless functionality

Evaluation kit with wireless functionality

Construction Type Certification 005-102322
(AK1595A Model-1)

Can be operated with various power generator

There are many different types of energy sources around us, including thermal, chemical, optical, vibration, and radio frequency.  Asahi Kasei Microdevices (AKM) offers solutions for utilizing all of these energy sources with its multiple products.

This video shows how it operates.

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Inquiries about Energy Harvesting

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  • Compliance with Environmental Standards
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Bluetooth® Low Energy
IoT Sensor Nodes

Wireless CO2 sensor beacon

* Bluetooth® is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc.