Solar Cells Integrated In Microchips

cylonlover writes "In a new, more efficient approach to solar powered microelectronics, researchers have produced a microchip which directly integrates photovoltaic cells. While harnessing sunlight to power microelectronics isn't new, conventional set-ups use a separate solar cell and battery. What sets this device apart is that high-efficiency solar cells are placed straight onto the electronics, producing self-sufficient, low-power devices which are highly suitable for industrial serial production and can even operate indoors."

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Re:Packaging for ESD protection?

[Rosco P. Coltrane]

The same way EPROMs were: a standard opaque package with a quartz window.

Bypass Gizmag, direct URL

[PatPending]

Chip provides its own power