Anatomy of Next-Generation Self-Power Embedded Systems (Energy Harvesting & Storage USA 2009)


Dr Mark Buccini, Director
Texas Instruments
United States
 
Nov 04, 2009.

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Presentation Summary

  • An overview of the functional blocks needed to implement a modern self-powered system that include the harvester options, central power management unit, ultra-low power processor and telemetry will be described in details as well as demonstrated.
  • A specific breakdown on the management of system level micro-power power, where it comes from, storage and how it is consumed is broken down from a system perspective.
  • A final discussion on component level integration opportunities and cost optimization will be opened up with emphasis on achieving a real-world application.

Speaker Biography (Mark Buccini)

Mark E. Buccini is responsible for advanced mixed-signal product platform strategy and execution as a staff member at Texas Instruments supporting the company's Kilby Research Labs. He has 30 years of experience that spans a range of application areas including ultra-low power deeply embedded systems, energy harvesting, human machine interface, energy metering, smart grid, wireless sensor networks, intelligent motor drives and voice recognition.
 
In addition to strategic responsibilities for TI, Mark regularly blogs and has authored over 100 papers that have been published around world including in the Wall Street Journal, Dallas Business Journal, IEEE, EDN, APEC, ESC, Sensors Expo and even Nuts and Volts among many others. The technical workshops he has authored have been delivered live to over 20,000 engineers worldwide.
Mark lives in Allen, Texas, is married with two children and has a Bachelor's of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from Oakland University in Rochester, Michigan.

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