Balanced full-wave rectenna for electromagnetic energy harvesting

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Abstract

In this paper, we present a new approach to realizing full-wave rectification for Electromagnetic energy harvesting. The proposed rectenna structure consists of a full-wave rectifier that is differentially fed by two separate antennas. The resulting configuration allows the received power to be rectified and transferred into a DC load between two antennas, making it very easy to channel the harvested power in rectenna arrays. This concept is demonstrated by using an array of T-match dipole antennas optimized for 2.45 GHz. Experimental results showed that the proposed full-wave rectifier achieved 74% Radiation-toDC conversion efficiency.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2017 IEEE Antennas and Propagation Society International Symposium, Proceedings
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages1081-1082
Number of pages2
ISBN (Electronic)9781538632840
DOIs
StatePublished - 18 Oct 2017
Externally publishedYes
Event2017 IEEE International Symposium on Antennas and Propagation and USNC-URSI Radio Science Meeting, APSURSI 2017 - San Diego, United States
Duration: 9 Jul 201714 Jul 2017

Publication series

Name2017 IEEE Antennas and Propagation Society International Symposium, Proceedings
Volume2017-January

Conference

Conference2017 IEEE International Symposium on Antennas and Propagation and USNC-URSI Radio Science Meeting, APSURSI 2017
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySan Diego
Period9/07/1714/07/17

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