scholarly journals Integrated cmos rectifier for rf-powered wireless sensor network nodes

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 829-838
Author(s):  
Mohammed Abdul Raheem Esmail Alselwi ◽  
Yan Chiew Wong ◽  
Zul Atfyi Fauzan Mohammed Napiah
Keyword(s):  
Wireless Sensor Network ◽  
Energy Harvesting ◽  
Radio Frequency ◽  
Sensor Network ◽  
Impedance Matching ◽  
Wireless Sensor ◽  
Rfid Tags ◽  
Radio Frequency Energy ◽  
Multi Stage ◽  
Radiofrequency Identification

This article presents a review of the CMOS rectifier for radio frequency energy harvesting application. The on-chip rectifier converts the ambient low-power radio frequency signal coming to antenna to useable DC voltage that recharges energy to wireless sensor network (WSN) nodes and radiofrequency identification (RFID) tags, therefore the rectifier is the most important part of the radio frequency energy harvesting system. The impedance matching network maximizes power transfer from antenna to rectifier. The design and comparison between the simulation results of one- and multi-stage differential drive cross connected rectifier (DDCCR) at the operating frequencies of 2.44GHz, and 28GHz show the output voltage of the multi-stage rectifier doubles at each added stage and power conversion efficiency (PCE) of rectifier at 2.44GHz was higher than 28GHz. The (DDCCR) rectifier is the most efficient rectifier topology to date and is used widely for passive WSN nodes and RFID tags.

Wireless Sensor Network Utilizing Radio-Frequency Energy Harvesting for Smart Building Applications [Education Corner]

2018 ◽  
Vol 60 (5) ◽  
pp. 124-136 ◽  
Author(s):  
O. Bjorkqvist ◽  
O. Dahlberg ◽  
G. Silver ◽  
Christos Kolitsidas ◽  
O. Quevedo-Teruel ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Wireless Sensor Network ◽  
Energy Harvesting ◽  
Radio Frequency ◽  
Sensor Network ◽  
Wireless Sensor ◽  
Smart Building ◽  
Radio Frequency Energy

Self-Start Piezoelectric Energy Harvesting Circuit With Adjustable UVLO Converter for Wireless Sensor Network

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hyun Jun Jung ◽  
Soobum Lee ◽  
Hamid Jabbar ◽  
Se Yeong Jeong ◽  
Tae Hyun Sung
Keyword(s):  
Wireless Sensor Network ◽  
Energy Harvesting ◽  
Sensor Network ◽  
Energy Harvester ◽  
Impedance Matching ◽  
Wireless Sensor ◽  
Experimental Result ◽  
Piezoelectric Energy Harvesting ◽  
Wireless Sensor Node ◽  
Piezoelectric Energy

This paper proposes a self-start piezoelectric energy harvesting circuit with an undervoltage-lockout (UVLO) converter for a wireless sensor network (WSN). First, a self-start circuit with mini piezoelectric energy harvester (PEH) is designed to supply the power for operation of the oscillator without battery. The experimental results show that a batteryless self-start circuit successfully operates the oscillator with mini-PEH, and self-starting time is 0.45 s. Second, this paper proposes an adjustable UVLO converter that can supply the power even if a power consumption of a wireless sensor node is higher than generated power from PEH. The experimental result shows the adjustable UVLO converter supplies 45 mW for 0.12 s after charging the output power of an impedance matching circuit (1.7 mW) for 10 s. This paper shows that the proposed circuit successfully overcomes challenging issues — self-start and lower power generation — for powering WSN.

Multi-Source Hybrid Energy Harvesting Wireless Sensor Network Framework for Addressing Energy Unpredictability Issues

2021 ◽  
Vol 57 ◽  
pp. 225-241
Author(s):  
Aditi Paul ◽  
Indu Pandey
Keyword(s):  
Wireless Sensor Network ◽  
Energy Harvesting ◽  
Sensor Network ◽  
Complex Structure ◽  
Research Direction ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Sensor Nodes ◽  
Wireless Sensor ◽  
Functional Efficiency ◽  
Design Paradigm

Energy harvesting wireless sensor network (EH-WSN) harvests energy from the environment to supply power to the sensor nodes which apparently enhances their lifetime. However, the unpredictable nature of the resources throws challenges to the sustainability of energy supply for the continuous network operation. This creates a gap between unstable energy harvesting rates & energy requirements of the nodes of the network. The state-of-the-art algorithms proposed so far to address this problem domain are not able to bridge the gap fully to standardize the framework. Hence there is considerable scope of research to create a trade-off between EH techniques and specially designed protocols for in EH-WSN. Current study evaluates the performance and efficiency of some futuristic techniques which incorporate advanced tools and algorithms. The study aims to identify the strength and weaknesses of the proposed techniques which can emerge specific research requirement in this field. Finally, we propose a research direction towards Multi-source Hybrid EH-WSN (MHEHWSN) which is able to maximize energy availability and functional efficiency. The scope of this study is to develop a notion of a framework which eliminates the limitations of very recent techniques of EH-WSN by including multiple energy resources to extract required energy even in presence of unpredictability. However, keeping in mind the ease of use and less complex structure Multi-source hybrid EH technique requires a careful design paradigm.

Wireless Sensor Network

2017 ◽  
pp. 145-160 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pankaj Kumar Mishra ◽  
Pratik ◽  
Manish Kumar
Keyword(s):  
Wireless Sensor Network ◽  
Radio Frequency ◽  
Sensor Network ◽  
Coal Mine ◽  
Coal Mines ◽  
Wireless Sensor ◽  
Physical Parameters ◽  
Underground Coal Mine ◽  
Rf Signals ◽  
Underground Coal Mines

Wireless Sensor Network (WSN) has an enormous prospective in hazardous areas such as underground coal mines. However, there is a need to ensure safety while installing WSN in underground coal mine as it is hazardous in nature and WSN radiates Radio Frequency (RF) signals which can be an eminent source of ignition. Henceforth when the underground coal mines are equipped with WSN there is a need to set the threshold limits of different physical parameters in order to eradicate such hazards for enabling safety. Therefore, in the present chapter, attempts have been made to assess the required safety for WSN while installing in underground coal mines. In addition, various types of hazards associated with underground coal mines and their consequences are elaborated in details with a glimpse to mitigate them with the use of WSN.

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