Blues Scoop™ Datasheet
Functional Description
The Scoop provides backup power and facilitates reliable power management for Notecard-powered IoT applications. The Scoop includes a Lithium-Ion Capacitor (LIC), a hybrid type of capacitor classified as a type of supercapacitor. LICs have numerous advantages in comparison to using Lithium Polymer (LiPo) batteries as a power source as, in general, they are more reliable, have the ability to operate in a wider range of temperatures, experience a lower self-discharge rate, and are significantly safer to ship.
The Scoop includes a 250 Farads LIC, two JST connectors, and four pairs of header pins for flexible connectivity.
Features
- Capacitor: Lithium-Ion 250F 3.8V. Provides reliable power and stable delivery over a short period of time.
- Connectors: JST Battery Connectors PH-2POS wired for Adafruit-style packs.
- Charge Connector: J1, Accepts 4.8V-24V.
- Output Connector: J2, Outputs 2.5V-3.8V.
- Header Pins: 4 pairs of through-hole mounted male header pins.
noteBased on internal testing, Scoop is able to power up to approximately 20 on/off cellular connection cycles, or up to 240 minutes of a single cellular connection. Results may vary depending the type of wireless coverage in the area and the amount and frequency of data being sent.
Power Information
The Scoop can be powered via its charge connector (CHG), which accepts an
input voltage of 4.8V-24V, or via the adjacent header pins.
The output (OUT) connector can deliver a voltage in the range of 2.5V-3.8V.
Dimensions
The Scoop was designed with a minimal footprint for easy embedding in existing applications.
- 59.69mm (2.35 inches) wide
- 20.0mm (0.79 inches) tall
- 14.16mm (0.56 inches) deep
Header Pins
The Scoop features four pairs of header pins, labeled as follows:
- J3 header pair (next to
CHG): Power source - J4 header pair (next to
OUT): Load circuit
