Electronic Design of a DC-DC Boost Converter for Powering a Lo-Ra Communication Board with Bioelectricity by “Plantas Andinas”

Abstract

Abstract The use of bioelectricity in various areas of science has made it indispensable to resort to new technologies to take full advantage of this natural resource. Plants are living beings, and through their biochemical processes produce a small amount of electricity derived from oxidation-reduction processes. For this reason, it is proposed to use electronic and power techniques to increase the flow of electrons produced by plants of Andean characteristics, and consequently feed a Lo-Ra type communication card, meeting the needs of long-distance data transmission, used in the collection of field information, either in areas where access or availability of power lines is complex. This proposal motivates us to continue working on sustainable energy and the exploitation of natural resources. This document details the theory, practice, and methods used to meet the objective of supplying power to a wireless communication system over a long distance. First, a description of the most important issues to be addressed is developed, and then special focus is given to the design for development of the power electronics circuit, specifically an elevator type DC-DC converter. Finally, the results obtained through the implementation used in this case are documented.

Keywords

• bioelectricity, mfc, boost-converter, andean plants, totora, lo-ra ttgo.