ON Semiconductor — RSL10-SOLARSENS-GEVK: RSL10 Solar Cell Multi-Sensor Platform

The RSL10 Solar Cell Multi-Sensor platform is a complete, low-cost solution for developing self-powered sensor nodes using harvested solar energy. Based on the RSL10 SIP- the industry's lowest power Bluetooth ® 5 radio, the RSL10 Solar Cell Multi-Sensor platform supports continuous Bluetooth Low Energy transmission of sensor information without requiring any batteries. The fully-integrated platform features multiple smart sensors, an ultra-low quiescent current LDO regulator (NCP170), and a 2-port connector for the provided solar cell (FlexRB-25-7030 from Ribes Tech). Also included is a low-profile 47 uF storage capacitor and a programming and debug interface.

Features

• Provides continuous sensor technology with no battery required
• Provides industry's lowest power Bluetooth® Low Energy technology enabled by the RSL10 SIP
• 55 nw in Standby Mode , 10 mW in Rx, and Tx at 0 dbm
• Supports Beacon and telemetry transmission
• Fully re-programmable with SEGGER J-Link with Arm® Cortex® Debug connector (10-pin) adapter.
• Ultra-low leakage
• Adaptive duty cycle (self-detection of energy availability for transmission)
• Dual solar cell interface (Through-holes wire soldering or ZIF interface )
• Ultra-low-power smart sensors
• Low voltage, high accuracy temperature sensor with wide temperature range (- 40 to 125C ) (NCT203)
• Combined digital humidity, pressure and temperature sensor (BME280)
• Smart 3-axes ultra-low power accelerometer (BMA400) with integrated wake up and sleep function
• Pre-flashed with interweaving Beacon firmware:
• Eddystone TLM Beacon
• Broadcasts storage capacitor voltage level, temperature, time since power-up and advertisement packets since power-up
• Compatible with BLE Scanner applications (iOS® or Android™).
• Custom Environmental Service Beacon
• Broadcasts temperature, humidity and pressure
• Software libraries and examples are available in the B-IDK CMSIS-Pack
• Supports a wide range of lighting conditions (Artificial or solar light, as low as 180 lux)

Applications

• Smart Homes/Buildings
• Environmental sensing (heating/cooling, air quality)
• Intruder detection
• Ambiance and climate control
• Industry 4.0/ Smart Cities
• Worker safety and fall detection
• Air quality monitoring
• Smoke detection
• Mobile Personal care
• Integrated/portable sensors
• Smart safety helmets (bicycle, motorcycle)