New Industry Products

ADS Announces Thermoelectric Generator

October 07, 2001 by Jeff Shepard

Applied Digital Solutions Inc. (ADS, Palm Beach, FL) announced that it has developed a miniaturized thermoelectric generator -- a half-inch-diameter ceramic-based "battery" that converts low gradient body heat flow into electrical power. The battery is a solid-state device, does not contain any chemicals and would never need replenishment.

The device generates 1.5V of electricity with 10µA and is able to operate continuously, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

The new body-heat battery has a wide variety of potential uses, primarily related to powering attachable and implantable medical devices as well as wristwatches. It effectively eliminates the need to periodically replace the power source of these devices. Applied Digital is now providing demonstrations of this technology to potential licensees on a confidential basis.

Commenting on the announcement, Applied Digital Solutions' Chairman and CEO Richard J. Sullivan said, "This breakthrough technology represents another significant step for Applied Digital as a developer of enhanced digital technologies. These technologies have a tremendous capacity for saving lives as well as enhancing the quality of life. We're looking forward to working with the medical community, battery manufacturers and other potential partners throughout the world to bring this exciting new product to market."