IoT goes batteryless ! Cypress Semiconductor introduces a compact batterless Bluetooth low energy interface sensor design for IOT bluetooth applications. The module comes in RDK (Reference Design Kit) form with bluetooth operated sensor, the module harvest indoor ambient lights or outdoor sunlight to power itself and allows sensor modules to perform its functions efficiently. The RDK also comes with BLE-USB Bridge and Debug Board for remote data logging of the sensors on PC, the debug board is used for programming the sensor module.
The solar BLE sensor is the combination of the humidity sensor and temperature sensor, both managed by the advance solar energy harvesting chip PMIC S6AE103A.
The Cypress BLE-Beacon app works across iOS, Android, and PCs. The app is designed to receive and visualize beacon signals or sensor data that is transmitted by the Solar BLE Sensor. The app shows you real-time data as 2D/3D graphs. The logging data can be exported to CSV file for offline access.
Features:

Solar BLE Sensor
Tiny, thin design: 25 mm diameter x 5.5 mm (Enclosure size)
Operates at minimum 100 lux
Transmits temperature and humidity sensor data
Up to 30-hours operation without ambient light via the fully charged supercapacitor (0.2 F)
Mounted Energy Harvesting PMIC S6AE103A and EZ-BLE PRoC Module,temperature and humidity sensor, 15mm x 15 mm solar cell
BLE-USB Bridge and Debug Board
Easy-to-use BLE data receiver and on-chip debugging for the Solar BLE sensor
LEDs for users, status, and USB power
Cypress BLE-Beacon app
Supports iOS, Android devices, and PCs
2D/3D graph visualization for sensor data
Free software application

Kit Contents :

Solar-Powered BLE Sensor Beacon, which uses the following Cypress devices:

S6AE103A ultra low power Energy Harvesting PMIC
CYBLE-022001-00 EZ-BLE PRoC Module

BLE-USB Bridge and Debug Board, which uses the following Cypress devices:

CY8C58LP PSoC 5LP for KitProg
CYBL10162 PRoC BLE
MB39C022G LDO

Enclosure for Solar-Powered BLE Sensor
Quick Start Guide

Relevant Resources:

Quick Start GuideOnline LinksCypress BLE-Beacon for iOS
Cypress BLE-Beacon for Android
Cypress BLE-Beacon for PC

FAQs:

Q: What sensors does the CYALKIT-E02 include?
A: The CYALKIT-E02 includes temperature and humidity sensors.
Q: How does the CYALKIT-E02 get its power?
A: The CYALKIT-E02 is solar-powered and harvests energy from either sunlight or indoor lighting.
Q: Does the CYALKIT-E02 require a battery?
A: No, the CYALKIT-E02 operates without a battery, relying solely on the harvested solar energy.
Q: What is the range of the BLE transmission?
A: The BLE transmission range of the CYALKIT-E02 can vary depending on environmental factors but is typically around 10 meters.
Q: What applications is the CYALKIT-E02 suitable for?
A: The CYALKIT-E02 is suitable for various applications such as asset tracking, indoor environmental monitoring, and smart agriculture. It’s particularly useful for applications where battery replacement is impractical or undesirable.