Designers of indoor IoT devices, wearables, and any other component that runs on ultra-lower power can either generate 25 % more power using the same amount of space—750µW under 1000 lux, instead of 570µW—or they can use 25 % less surface area to get the same power, voltage, and current they got from the previous generation.
This development is the first of what is expected to be a series of improvements in the use of more eco-friendly materials.
By using less surface area, customers can enjoy a cost reduction in relation to the module’s size. Additionally, this breakthrough innovation leads to an enhanced environmental impact, ushering in more discreet IoT designs, and minimizing the need for expensive maintenance operations—ultimately reducing labor costs and environmental footprints.
The launch of the new generation of LAYER OPV modules coincides with European regulation guidelines to phase out non-rechargeable batteries in IoT devices.
Leveraging inkjet printing technology, Dracula Technologies can tailor the LAYER module to suit specific customer requirements. By combining the notion of free shape with reduced surface area, the modules deliver economic benefits to customers, while enabling them to exercise greater control over the environmental impact of their final product.
LAYER® is compatible with a wide range of communications protocols. Applications range from Smart Building, Smart Home, and Connected Supermarkets to Industry 4.0 and Autonomous Vehicles. Product developer designers can order demokits to build prototypes or contact the LAYER® Solutions division which is available to help them design an autonomous application, and assist them in implementing, delivering, and supporting the final product.
