Implementation of a Low Power Boost Converter in-line with a Rectifier for RF Energy Harvesting Application

2021 ◽  
Vol 20 ◽  
pp. 203-207
Author(s):  
Manash Pratim Sarma ◽  
Pranjal, Barman ◽  
Kandarpa Kumar Sarma
Keyword(s):  
Energy Harvesting ◽  
Low Power ◽  
Conversion Efficiency ◽  
Significant Role ◽  
High Frequency ◽  
Input Power ◽  
Boost Converter ◽  
Peak Efficiency ◽  
Percentage Conversion ◽  
Or Applications

With the growing requirement of RF coverage, harvesting and management of the associated power along with the conversion of energy into appropriate form is essential. It makes the design of relevant rectifier systems an important aspect. Attainment of a high percentage conversion efficiency (PCE) at lower input power, may not be enough if it is not supported by a DC-DC converter. A boost converter plays a significant role for managing the harvested energy for further utilization. This paper presents a simple, low power, high frequency boost converter for specific target storages or applications. It achieves a peak efficiency of 93% at a very low input power of -12dBm with the use of only two MOSFETs and for smaller value of inductance making the design feasible. Moreover it achieves a very good transient settling time of 5.5μs

Design of an Energy Harvesting Rectenna for Low-Power Wireless Sensor

2014 ◽  
Vol 687-691 ◽  
pp. 3391-3394
Author(s):  
Lei Jun Xu ◽  
Chang Shuo Wang ◽  
Xue Bai
Keyword(s):  
Energy Harvesting ◽  
Low Power ◽  
Conversion Efficiency ◽  
Power Supply ◽  
Impedance Matching ◽  
Load Resistance ◽  
Input Power ◽  
Wireless Sensor ◽  
Measurement Results ◽  
Energy Harvesting System

This paper presents the design of a compact 2.45 GHz microstrip rectenna for wireless sensors’ power supply. In energy harvesting system, the ambient RF energy can be collected by the rectenna and converted to direct current, therefore, it can be applied to the power supply of low-power wireless sensor. Voltage doubling rectifier circuit and T-type microstrip impedance matching network are applied to this rectenna to increase the output voltage and the rectification efficiency. The antenna is fabricatied ​​by using double PCB board (FR4), and it is optimized by ADS to achieve the best performance. The measurement results show that the rectifier can reach the highest conversion efficiency of 78% when the load resistance is 320 Ω and the input power is 18 dBm. It also greatly improves rectenna’s conversion efficiency at lower input power when the input power is-20 dBm, which has great practical value for supplying low power consumption sensors.

Vibration Based Energy Harvesting Interface Circuit using Diode-Capacitor Topologies for Low Power Applications

2017 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 1943
Author(s):  
Amirul Adlan Amirnudin ◽  
Farahiyah Mustafa ◽  
Anis Maisarah Mohd Asry ◽  
Sy Yi Sim
Keyword(s):  
Energy Harvesting ◽  
Low Power ◽  
Printed Circuit Board ◽  
Electrical Energy ◽  
Input Voltage ◽  
Boost Converter ◽  
Circuit Board ◽  
Pass Filter ◽  
Low Pass Filter ◽  
Interface Circuit

<span>A battery-less energy harvesting interface circuit to extract electrical energy from vibration has been proposed in this paper for low power applications. The voltage doubler integrated with DC – DC boost converter circuits were designed and simulated using MultiSIM software. The circuit was then fabricated onto a printed circuit board (PCB), using standard fabrication process. The Cockcroft Walton doubler was chosen to be implemented in this study by utilizing diode-capacitor topologies with additional RC low pass filter. The DC – DC boost converter has been designed using a CMOS step -up DC – DC switching regulators, which are suitable for low input voltage system. The achievement of this interface circuit was able to boost up the maximum voltage of 5 V for input voltage of 800 mV.</span>

A Multiple-Input Boost Converter for Low-Power Energy Harvesting

2011 ◽  
Vol 58 (12) ◽  
pp. 827-831 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chao Shi ◽  
Brian Miller ◽  
Kartikeya Mayaram ◽  
Terri Fiez
Keyword(s):  
Energy Harvesting ◽  
Low Power ◽  
Boost Converter ◽  
Multiple Input

scholarly journals Simple Adaptive Rectifier with High Efficiency over a Range of 21 dBm Input Power for RF Energy Harvesting Applications

2021 ◽  
pp. 8-15
Author(s):  
Eman M. Abdelhady ◽  
◽  
Hala M. Abdelkader ◽  
Amr A. Al-Awamry
Keyword(s):  
Energy Harvesting ◽  
Low Power ◽  
Breakdown Voltage ◽  
Adaptive Design ◽  
High Efficiency ◽  
Power Level ◽  
Input Power ◽  
Rf Energy Harvesting ◽  
High Input Power ◽  
Rf Energy

This paper presents a novel simple adaptive and efficient rectifier for Radio Frequency (RF) energy harvesting applications. Traditional rectifiers have maximum RF-DC Power Conversion Efficiency (PCE) over a narrow range of RF input power due to diode breakdown voltage restrictions. The proposed adaptive design helps to extend the PCE over a wider range of RF input power at 2.45GHz using a simple design. Two alternative paths arecontrolled depending on the RF input power level. Low input power levels activate the first path connected to a single rectifier; low power levels make the diode operate below its breakdown voltage and therefore avoiding PCE degradation. High input power levels activate the second path dividing it into three rectifiers. This keeps input power at each rectifier at a low power level to avoid exceeding the diode break down voltage. Simulated PCE of this work is kept above 50% over a range of 21.4 dBm input power from -0.8dBm to 20.6dBm.

scholarly journals Ultra-low-power energy harvesting using power-optimized waveforms

2015 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christopher R. Valenta ◽  
Gregory D. Durgin
Keyword(s):  
Energy Harvesting ◽  
Low Power ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Average Power ◽  
Input Power ◽  
Ultra Low Power ◽  
Backscatter Communication ◽  
Passive Sensors ◽  
Energy Harvesting Efficiency ◽  
Transfer Of Information

Power-optimized waveforms (POWs) are the enabling technology for realizing an internet-of-things (IoTs). An IoT will require billions or trillions of sensors, which must rely on passive, backscatter communication to facilitate the wireless transfer of information. Passive, backscatter sensors are uniquely suited for an IoT because of their ease of installation, low-cost, and lack of potentially toxic batteries. POW's primary benefit is that they can greatly improve the energy-harvesting efficiency of passive sensors, which increases their range and reliability. An overview of POWs is presented followed by measured results validated by a theoretical model and computer simulations. These measured results conducted at 5.8 GHz demonstrate the highest reported efficiency of a low-power, microwave energy-harvesting circuit of 26.3% at an input power of −10.2 dBm when using an excitation signal with a peak-to-average-power ratio of 12.

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