Solar Power Manager 5V – Solar Charge Controller & Regulator | DFRobot

The DFRobot Solar Power Manager 5V is a compact and efficient solar power management module designed for 5V solar panels. As a high-performance solar charge controller featuring MPPT (Maximum Power Point Tracking) and dual charging inputs (solar/USB), this power management module provides up to 900mA charging current for 3.7V Li-ion/Li-Po batteries. With a regulated 5V 1A output, this Solar Power Manager 5V is ideal for solar energy harvesting in low-power IoT systems, solar monitoring devices, solar-powered robots, and environmental sensors.

Key Features of Solar Power Manager 5V

• MPPT algorithm maximizes solar panel charging efficiency for solar energy harvesting

• Reliable Solar Charge Controller supports 5V solar panels up to 10W

• Dual input charging via solar or USB (900mA max) for flexible power management

• 5V 1A regulated output with ON/OFF control for IoT devices

• Advanced Solar Power Manager 5V compatible with 3.7V Li-ion/LiPo batteries

• Supports batteries with or without built-in protection circuits

• Comprehensive protection functions integrated into this power management module

• USB port with ESD protection for secure solar charging

• Compact Solar Power Manager 5V size: 33.0mm 63.0mm

Solar Energy Harvesting Applications

• Efficient Solar power banks and chargers

• Smart solar-powered environmental monitors using MPPT controller

• Solar-powered robots and street lights with Solar Power Manager 5V

• Low-power embedded systems and IoT devices requiring power management

Solar Power Manager 5V Specifications

• Power Management IC: CN3165 Solar Charge Controller

• Input Voltage (SOLAR IN): 4.4V ~ 6V

• Battery Type: 3.7V Li-ion/LiPo for Solar Power Manager 5V

• Charging Current: Up to 900mA solar charging

• Charging Method: Trickle, Constant Current, Constant Voltage

• Charging Cutoff Voltage: 4.2V 1%

• Regulated Output: 5V 1A Power Management Module output

• Efficiency (Regulated 5V Output): 86% @ 50% Load

• Efficiency (USB/Solar Charging): 73% @ 3.7V 900mA

• Quiescent Current: <1mA for low-power IoT

• Operating Temperature: -40C ~ 85C

• Dimensions: 33.0mm 63.0mm

Advanced Protection Features

• Battery Input (BAT IN) protection for Solar Power Manager 5V:

  • Overcharge protection

  • Overdischarge protection

  • Overcurrent protection

  • Reverse connection protection

• 5V Output & USB Output security:

  • Short circuit protection

  • Overcurrent protection

  • Overheat protection

• Solar Input: Reverse connection protection for Solar Charge Controller

Package Includes

• 1 Solar Power Manager 5V

• 1 2.54mm Black Jumper

• 4 M310mm Nylon Pillars

• 4 M35mm Stainless Steel Screws

• 1 14147mm Black Aluminum Cooling Fin

• 1 14140.5mm Thermal Conductive Silicone Pad