Self-powered integrated circuit with multi-junction photovoltaic cell
US8552470B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 29, 2011 |
| Grant date | Oct 8, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 11, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02P70/50
- WIPO fieldSemiconductors
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A photovoltaic cell is provided as a composite unit together with elements of an integrated circuit on a common substrate. In a described embodiment, connections are established between a multiple photovoltaic cell portion and a circuitry portion of an integrated structure to enable self-powering of the circuitry portion by the multiple photovoltaic cell portion.
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