EnerChip Solar Energy Harvesting Demo Kit
CBC-EVAL-08 Module Connectors
The CBC-EVAL-08 and CBC5300 modules are
sensitive to electrostatic discharge (ESD) and
must be handled accordingly. In cases where the
CBC-EVAL-08 or CBC5300 modules are removed
from their original packaging, it is a requirement
to maintain the same type of anti-static, non-
conductive packaging to prevent discharge of the
on-board EnerChips. Do not store the CBC-EVAL-08
or CBC5300 modules in conductive black foam, as
it will discharge and destroy the EnerChips on the
CBC5300 module.
PT1
J8
J7
1
EnerChip
EH
5300
Solar Panel
J5
J1
Module
1
J7 Connector
J1 Connector for User
J5 Connector for User
Pin Number(s) Designation
CHARGE
Pin Number(s)
1
Description
Pin Number(s)
Designation
Cut Trace to use
external source
1
2
3
1
BATOFF
GND
2
3
4
BATOFF
VBAT
Connector Type: Circular pad and
trace
Not
Connected
GND
4
Not
Connected
5
VOUT2
J8 Connector
Connector Type: Vertical SIP
Pin Number(s)
Designation
5
6
VOUT2
1
2
Positive input
GND
CHARGE
PT1 Connector
Connector Type: Rt. Angle SIP
Pin Number(s)
Designation
Connector Type: Trace Vias
1
2
Piezo input 1
Piezo input 2
Connector Type: Trace Vias
Figure 3: EnerChip EVAL-08 Connections
EVAL-08 Module Connector Explanations
J1 Connector - Power and handshaking signals for connection to a target board - e.g. wireless end-point
module. (For reference, header connector J1 is Mill-Max p/n 850-10-006-20-001000; the socket it mates to is
Mill-Max p/n 851-93-006-20-001000.)
J5 Connector - Power and handshaking signal pins for connection to a target board - e.g. wireless end-point
module. (For reference, header connector J5 is a 5-pin section of Samtec 50-pin header p/n TSW-150-07-G-S.
J7 Connector - This trace is to be cut if an alternate solar panel is to be connected to J8.
J8 Jumper and Shunt - This connector ships with the shunt installed to protect the EH module. The shunt
is removed before CBC-EVAL-08 is charged for the first time. This connector can also be used to connect an
alternate solar panel to CBC-EVAL-08.
PT1 Connector - An alternate piezoelectric (or other AC) energy harvesting transducer can be connected.
It can be connected in parallel with the CBC-EVAL-08 solar panel by leaving J7 intact. Or, the piezoelectric
transducer can be used stand-alone by cutting the J7 trace.
Cable Assembly - A 5-conductor cable with a header connector at each end is provided with CBC-EVAL-08 to
facilitate connection between the J5 connector and a 5-pin header on the user’s board.
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