Micropower

This article is about the technology pertaining to generating, storing or using extremely small amounts of power. For the British video game publisher, see Micro Power.

Micropower describes the use of very small electric generators and prime movers or devices to convert heat or motion to electricity, for use close to the generator.[1] The generator is typically integrated with microelectronic devices and produces "several watts of power or less."[2] These devices offer the promise of a power source for portable electronic devices which is lighter weight and has a longer operating time than batteries.

  1. ^ "Micropower definition - Dictionary - MSN Encarta". Archived from the original on 2009-12-03. Retrieved 2010-11-10. MSN Encarta dictionary. Retrieved November 10, 2010
  2. ^ Brandon, Eric J., "Micropower and Microdevices: Proceedings of the International Symposium," The Electrochemical Society, Inc., 2003, page iii. ISBN 1-56677-387-3