Fig. 2From: An open-source platform for sub-\(\textrm{g}\), sub-\(\upmu\)A data loggersGeneric tag architecture. Every tag has a processor, real-time clock (RTC), battery, and interface. In addition, tags have devices (e.g., sensors) with low quiescent current \(I_q\) which are continuously powered and may have high \(I_q\) devices which are powered only when in use. Depending upon battery chemistry, a tag may require voltage regulationBack to article page