"Radioisotope Thin-Film Powered Microsystems" describes high energy
density microbatteries required for compact long lifetime wireless
sensor Microsystems. These microbatteries are presented alongside
theories employing high energy density radioisotope thin films in
actuating novel electromechanical energy converters. Also discussed are
novel wireless sensor architectures that enable long lifetime wireless
sensors Microsystems with minimal amounts of radioisotope fuel used.
Ultra low-power beta radiation counting clocks are described in order to
illustrate the application of radioisotope thin films in realizing the
deployment of various components of Microsystems. "Radioisotope
Thin-Film Powered Microsystems" also presents the latest work on 3D
silicon electrovoltaic converters and energy density microbatteries
required for high-power Microsystems.