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Integration and Control of Supercapacitors for Enhanced Low Power Applications
Thesis abroad
keywords ELECTRONIC SYSTEM, ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS MODELING, ELECTRONICS, LOW POWER, MECHATRONIC SYSTEMS, SUPERCAPACITORS
Reference persons DANILO DEMARCHI, PAOLO MOTTO ROS
External reference persons Clara Moldovan (Swistor, clara.moldovan@swistor.com)
Research Groups MiNES (Micro&Nano Electronic Systems), VLSILAB (VLSI theory, design and applications)
Thesis type DESIGN AND EXPERIMENTS, DESIGN AND SIMULATIONS, SYSTEM ANALYSIS AND SIMULATION, SYSTEM PROTOTYPING
Description The demand for energy-efficient and high-performance power systems in low power applications has never been more critical. This thesis proposes the exploration and development of an integrated energy storage system combining batteries and supercapacitors to meet high peak power demands in short bursts, which are characteristic of many modern electronic devices and systems. The aim is to design and evaluate a control strategy alongside a compact Printed Circuit Board (PCB) that effectively integrates supercapacitors, sourced from Swistor, a novel energy storage start-up, with existing battery technologies. This integration seeks to leverage the high power density of supercapacitors to enhance system performance, reduce battery stress, and extend battery life, thereby achieving a more sustainable and efficient power solution for low power applications.
The thesis aims to demonstrate that integrating supercapacitors with batteries in low power applications, governed by an efficient control strategy and facilitated by a custom-designed PCB, can significantly enhance system performance. Expected outcomes include, a prototype, detailed performance metrics comparing systems with and without supercapacitor integration, insights into the design and implementation challenges of such systems, and recommendations for future research and development.
The thesis is part of the NerveRepack project (EU Chips JU project, Grant Agreement nš 101112347). The main goal of the NerveRepack project is to develop a new generation of bidirectional implantable electrodes connecting the human nervous system with external mechatronic aid devices such as exoskeletons and exoprostheses, thus helping people with arm amputations or leg paralysis regain their motor and sensorial functions.
* eLions research group https://elions.polito.it/
* Swistor https://www.swistor.com/
* NerveRepack https://www.nerverepack.eu/
Notes Master thesis, Summer Internship in Swistor
Deadline 10/05/2025
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