Thanks thatoneguy! Just to check my understanding. AA, AAA and capacitors are all possible power sources for a microcontroller, depending on what the uC is used for?uC's need 2.5 to 5V at a few milliamps to 25mA.
AA or AAA batteries, even coin cells can power them, depending on function.
If the intent is to light LEDs or run a motor, battery life is greatly shortened.
Right now the highest power in a package is Lithium based. Either Lithium Ion rechargeable, or Standard Lithium (Coin Cells to CR123).
There are new technologies in R&D for thinner/high capacity, but none are on the market yet. Battery R&D is ALWAYS improving, since society as we know it is entirely dependent upon them. In the past 20 years, mobile phones have dropped from a few pounds to a few ounces, for example.
I don't know of any technologies based on paper, though I'd imagine some form of lithium/paper/electrolyte/electrode combination can be paper thin and very low capacity, and in development.
In the meantime, super fast charging capacitors are a viable power source if intermediate power is accessed (Solar or grid).
What, exactly, are you looking for?sorry another question. After looking for paper batteries online, I found several terms used which confuses me. What are the differences between printed/thin batteries and paper batteries?
No, many microprocessors run in cars to control seats and mirror positions, as well as airbags. More are in your USB keyboard and mouse. MP3 players have a microcontroller + LCD driver + CODEC ASIC, as well as an audio amplifier, which can run from any power source capable of providing enough current at the needed voltage.Thanks thatoneguy! Just to check my understanding. AA, AAA and capacitors are all possible power sources for a microcontroller, depending on what the uC is used for?
Since microprocessor is a different thing, does it still use the same batteries? And for those microprocessors used in devices with a an "external" power supply, such as computers (AC power) and mobile phones (Li-ion battery), does the microprocessor still need a battery embedded in it for it's own power source?
I'm currently doing a project on paper batteries and its applications. Companies producing paper batteries such as Rocket Batteries, Vendum Batteries and Paper Batter Co have different paper battery technologies. So I'm trying to understand if there is a proper standard defining what exactly a paper battery is supposed to constitute? Is it supposed to only contain carbon nanotubes and paper (or other cellulose-based materials) and no other metals?What, exactly, are you looking for?
There may have been press releases stating in very much layman's terms how the battery is constructed, this doesn't mean ONLY paper is used in the battery, but more of a "stable mounting spot" for the actual battery to be assembled on.
Are you attempting to make a battery out of paper?
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