Energy-harvesting wireless switches integrate generator and receiver

Delivering a compact and highly-efficient system consisting of a generator and receiver, Cherry's energy-harvesting wireless switches are now available from Mouser stock. Energy Harvesting makes use of energy which is already available. The Cherry switch module works on an inductive basis along with an inductive generator which converts mechanical energy into an electrical energy pulse by continuously changing the direction of the magnetic field. The energy is converted in the energy-management system into a constant supply voltage stretched out over time. This powers the radio electronics with transmitting antenna to send a radio signal.