MATRIX Industries Prometheus Energy Harvesting Modules

MATRIX Industries Prometheus Energy Harvesting Modules convert thermal energy between small temperature gradients into useful electrical output, enabling users to power a device or recharge a battery or supercapacitor. Each Prometheus Module integrates a Gemini Thermoelectric Generator (TEG) with a Mercury Energy Harvesting Boost Converter. This patented technology ensures perfect electrical impedance matching between the TEG and its companion Boost Converter.

The MATRIX Industries Prometheus Energy Harvesting Modules are offered in multiple thermal impedance options between 2K/W and
37K/W with matched heat sinks available for each of these options. Several maximum output voltages (VOUT) between 2V and 5V are available, allowing the Module to directly power integrated circuits or charge various battery chemistries without needing additional charger circuitry. Integrated VOUT regulation prevents voltage overshoot, securing reliable operation with various battery types. The Prometheus Modules are also offered in two form factors (18.0mm x 30.0mm x 5.1mm and 34.0mm x 46.0mm x 5.1mm) for design flexibility.

Features

  • Combines high-performance TEG with a highly efficient energy harvesting boost converter
  • Starts up from a temperature difference as low as 0.5°C
  • Wide range of thermal impedances for a variety of applications
  • Add a heat sink and mount it to a heat source
  • Electrical impedance matching
  • No additional charger circuitry
  • Works with a variety of battery types

Applications

  • Wearables and watches
  • IoT devices
  • Sensor networks
  • Wireless transmitters
  • Battery chargers

Specifications

  • -40°C to +85°C cold side operating temperature range
  • +150°C maximum hot side temperature 
  • -55°C to +120°C storage temperature range
  • 0MPa to 150Mpa compression range
  • -0.5V to 7V VOUT voltage to GND
  • -2kV to 2kV Electrostatic discharge (ESD) for Human Body Model (HBM) according to ANSI/ESDA/JEDEC JS-001-2014
  • Dimensions
    • PRMTxx-18305: 18.0mm x 30.0mm x 5.1mm
    • PRMTxx-34465: 34.0mm x 46.0mm x 5.1mm

Available Options

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Resources

  • Datasheet
  • Product Brief

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