Smallest luminous energy sensor of nine cubic millimeters

2010/02/11 Lakar Iraizoz, Oihane - Elhuyar Zientzia

• Elektronika
• Teknologia

2.5 x 3.5 x 1 millimeter. Within this measure is a sensor developed by Michigan University, the smallest of the sensors that work with light energy. The device has processor, solar cells and battery in such a small dimension. In the image is presented on a jet of dollars to see how small it is. Compared to euro coins, the dollar cent has a dimension between two cents and ten cents, with a diameter of 19.5 millimeters.

In addition to being the smallest, researchers have stated that the sensor will have almost unlimited durability as long as it is placed in the necessary light conditions. Yes, they will have to change the battery periodically.

In addition, researchers have highlighted that it consumes very little energy. In fact, it spends most of the time in standby mode and turns on once every several minutes.

Photo: Daeyeon Kim