Design and Implementation of Photovoltaic-Based Boost Converter to Supply Pacemaker and Sensor under the Skin

Abstract

Most of the medical devices requires a power supply to continuous their operation, any failure on the power supply system may cause an unexpected health damage or even a death specially for a life related medical sensor or medical device such as a peacemaker and sensor under the skin. Thus, sustainable power supply system based on photovoltaic energy is significant for healthcare sensors and devises. This project aims to design and implement photovoltaic based boost converter to supply peacemaker and sensor under the skin. In order to achieve the proposed system, three objectives have been set as follow: First, to design and implement photovoltaic based boost converter. Second, to design and implement a backup power supply system based on rechargeable lithium battery. Third, to test and evaluate the system performance. Our proposed system has been tested successfully. The result shows a good performance in both sate: First: When there is an enough solar energy (100% depend on solar energy). Second: When there is no enough solar energy.