An Energy-Autonomous and Battery-Free Resistive Sensor using a Time-Domain to Digital Conversion with Bluetooth Low Energy connectivity

  • Mario Costanza
  • , Antonino Pagano
  • , Samuel Margueron
  • , Ilenia Tinnirello
  • , Roberto La Rosa

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Abstract

This paper introduces an innovative Energy-Autonomous Wireless Sensing Node (EAWSN) that addresses power constraints by harnessing ambient light for energy. It combines this energy harvesting capability with the Time Domain to Digital Conversion (TDDC) technique for efficient and accurate measurements of resistive sensors. Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) communication ensures data can be transmitted wirelessly to a base station, providing a promising solution for various applications, particularly in environments with limited access to wired power sources, enabling long-term, maintenance-free operation by eliminating batteries. Experimental results showed a linear relationship between the test resistance Rm and the measured number of clock pulses Nm within the sensor's operating range.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationISCAS 2024 - IEEE International Symposium on Circuits and Systems
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9798350330991
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2024
Externally publishedYes
Event2024 IEEE International Symposium on Circuits and Systems, ISCAS 2024 - Singapore, Singapore
Duration: 19 May 202422 May 2024

Publication series

NameProceedings - IEEE International Symposium on Circuits and Systems
ISSN (Print)0271-4310

Conference

Conference2024 IEEE International Symposium on Circuits and Systems, ISCAS 2024
Country/TerritorySingapore
CitySingapore
Period19/05/2422/05/24

Keywords

  • battery-free
  • Energy harvesting
  • Internet of Things (IoT)
  • low power
  • microcontroller
  • resistive sensors
  • wireless sensor network (WSN)

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