DocumentCode
588136
Title
Efficient RF energy harvesting by using multiband microstrip antenna arrays with multistage rectifiers
Author
Barcak, J. Michael ; Partal, H.P.
Author_Institution
Dept. of EECS, Syracuse Univ., Syracuse, NY, USA
fYear
2012
fDate
9-10 Oct. 2012
Firstpage
1
Lastpage
3
Abstract
This paper covers the design, implementation and usage of a matched multiband microstrip antenna intended to collect RF energy efficiently in commonly used portions of the selected cellular frequency spectrum including the ISM bands. Multistage Schottky rectifier antenna (rectenna) array circuit is proposed for high energy conversion efficiency to improve battery life and portability. Design details for the multiband microstrip antenna prototype is presented.
Keywords
energy harvesting; microstrip antenna arrays; multifrequency antennas; rectennas; rectifiers; ISM bands; RF energy harvesting; battery life; cellular frequency spectrum; high energy conversion efficiency; multiband microstrip antenna arrays; multistage Schottky rectifier antenna array circuit; Antenna arrays; Microstrip antennas; Radio frequency; Receiving antennas; Rectifiers; RF energy harvesting; microstrip antennas; multiband antennas; rectifiers;
fLanguage
English
Publisher
ieee
Conference_Titel
Subthreshold Microelectronics Conference (SubVT), 2012 IEEE
Conference_Location
Waltham, MA
Print_ISBN
978-1-4673-1586-9
Type
conf
DOI
10.1109/SubVT.2012.6404327
Filename
6404327
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