μCHIMERA

What is μCHIMERA?

#

μCHIMERA (micro Composite Harvesting Integrated Modular Energy Regeneration Array) turns ambient energy into a reliable power supply, so devices can stay on without charging, wires, or maintenance.

Every “always-on” device has the same hidden failure point: not the sensor, not the chip — but the energy supply. The structural inefficiencies of charging infrastructure for industrial systems, wearables, and medical implants cause downtime and safety risks. μCHIMERA eliminates that dependency entirely.

The Problem

#

Current solutions fall short:

• Finite batteries — require scheduled replacement, creating downtime and waste
• Single-source harvesters — fail when their one energy source is unavailable
• RF power — fragile, range-limited, and infrastructure-dependent

μCHIMERA addresses all three by combining multiple harvesting modalities into one integrated module.

System Architecture

#

The system integrates three complementary energy harvesting sources into a single modular platform:

Thermal Generator (TEG)

#

• Input Voltage: 20mV ~ 400mV
• Peak Power: 130μW ~ 53mW
• Compatible with temperature differences as low as 0.2°C

Solar Generator

#

• Input Voltage: 0.12V ~ 5.5V
• Peak Power: 5μW ~ 510mW with MPPT
• Optimized for low-light environments

Piezoelectric Generator

#

• Input Voltage: 5V ~ 20V AC
• Peak Power: 88mW RMS
• Resonant structures designed for random vibration harvesting

Energy Storage Module

#

• Max Quiescent Current: 18μA
• Max Voltage Dropout: 175mV
• Individual enable & power-good tracking
• Up to 4 channels, stackable, bidirectional

Hardware

#

The electronics are built around custom PCBs designed by Peijie Liu, featuring the μCHIMERA V1.0a motherboard and stackable daughter boards for each energy harvesting channel.

Key Features

#

• Versatile & Adaptive — harvests from thermal gradients, light, and vibration simultaneously
• Safe & Durable — no lithium dependency for primary energy input
• Infrastructure-Independent — no charging stations, cables, or grid access required

Target Markets

#

1. Industrial IoT Sensors — eliminate battery swaps and downtime in remote sensor deployments
2. Wearables — no-charging design drives user compliance and enables continuous data collection
3. Medical Devices & Implants — extended longevity reduces costly and risky replacement procedures

Market Opportunity

#

The energy harvesting market is scaling at ~11.6% CAGR, projected to reach ~$1.6B by 2033. Our opportunity: TAM ~$1.6B (2033), SAM ~$216M, and SOM ~$240.7M in the U.S. beachhead by 2028.

Business Model

#

• Hardware modules sold through OEMs, distributors, and direct pilots
• Starter kit at $129.99 per unit
• Recurring revenue from add-on harvesting modules at $59.99 each

Roadmap

#

1. Prototype & Validation — current phase
2. 2026 Design-Partner Pilots — early adopter deployments
3. Paid Deployments — convert pilots to production orders
4. Scale — expand via OEM partnerships and system integrators

Impact

#

By cutting battery waste and enabling always-on devices for health, infrastructure, and sustainable cities, μCHIMERA promotes cleaner energy, safer systems, and lower emissions.