Mouser Electronics, the industry’s leading New Product Introduction distributor with the widest selection of semiconductors and electronic components, is now stocking the AEM15820 ultra-efficient power management IC (PMIC) from e-peas.
The AEM15820 is a single-chip solution capable of harvesting the full range of hybrid indoor/outdoor photovoltaic (PV) cells. These hybrid PV cells have a wide power output range, from microwatts under indoor lighting to several watts in direct sunlight. To manage this range, multi-PMIC solutions have previously been required, adding cost and complexity to the overall system designs. Equipped with both low‑ and high‑power boost converters and a Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) module, operating in open‑circuit ratio or constant‑voltage modes, the AEM15820 maximizes harvested power across broad input conditions. A dedicated cold‑start circuit enables operation from input voltages as low as 275 mV (1.5 µW minimum).
The AEM15820 is suitable for a wide range of applications, including sports or hiking computers and self-charging headphones, PV-charged earbud cases, and e-readers. Additional markets include remote security cameras, smart glasses, power banks, and smart backpack power modules.
