[Asahi Kasei Corporation] Asahi Kasei Electronics’ DC/DC converter for energy harvesting has been adopted for Fujikura Composite’s
battery-less liquid detection sensor
Asahi Kasei Corporation Press release: October 9, 2024 Asahi Kasei Electronics’ DC/DC converter for energy harvesting is used in Fujikura Composite’s battery-less liquid detection sensor Enables liquid detection solution without power supply
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/79452/152/79452-152-af0994f65914759a957d6fec0d9c2343-600×600.jpg Our step-up DC/DC converter “AP4470” Asahi Kasei Electronics Corporation (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, President: Hideyuki Shinomiya, hereinafter referred to as the “Company”) has developed and mass-produced the AP4470, a step-up DC/DC converter that operates with extremely low power consumption and low voltage. We are pleased to announce that our product has been adopted in the “battery-less liquid detection sensor” developed by Fujikura Composite Co., Ltd.
(Headquarters: Koto-ku, Tokyo, President: Kenji Morita, hereinafter referred to as “Fujikura Composite Co.”). The AP4470 developed by our company is capable of step-up operation even with input power of only 1μW due to the low power consumption of the DC/DC converter, making it possible to implement functions such as sensors and communication. The necessary electricity can be obtained from various things around us, such as a few drops of water*. As a result, it is expected to be used in sensors in the energy harvesting field of self-contained power sources. Fujikura Composites has many years of experience and track record in sensing technology, and provides high-performance sensor solutions for various industries.The “battery-less liquid detection sensor” that the company has recently developed does not require an external power source. This is a revolutionary sensor that operates without batteries. Wired sensors that have been widely used until now required installation work by workers, but this product eliminates that work, making it suitable for locations where wiring and power supply installation is difficult, and applications where cost reduction is required. Suitable. This solution also has great potential for infrastructure applications, such as detecting water leaks from aging water pipes and monitoring river water levels. We support prompt and efficient flood countermeasures and infrastructure maintenance and management. Our energy harvesting ICs, including the AP4470, can collect not only water but also small amounts of environmental energy that exists around us, such as indoor light and body heat, to operate electronic devices. It also contributes to the miniaturization of IoT devices by reducing the number of parts. We will support the development of applications that have been difficult to realize in the past, such as various sensors and beacons for wireless communication. *About our energy harvesting solutions
https://www.akm.com/jp/ja/products/energy-harvesting/application/various-power-generation-elements/
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/79452/152/79452-152-e6bbccaf10a8e0ab892e9897cc449a3e-1480×462.png From the link above, you can watch a demonstration of generating electricity from a few drops of water. About Fujikura Composite Co., Ltd. Since its founding in 1923, Fujikura Composite Co., Ltd. has continued to provide innovative products for a variety of industrial fields based on composite material technology. The company leverages its advanced technological capabilities and years of experience to develop products that meet the needs of a wide range of fields, including automobiles, medical care, construction, and electronic equipment. In particular, our sensor products, which utilize precise sensing technology, provide high performance and reliable solutions that are unaffected by the environment and conditions, and have received high praise both domestically and internationally.
