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RF Energy Harvesting and Storage System of Rectenna:A Review


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1 Desh Bhagat University, Fatehgarh Sahib – 147301, Punjab, India
2 Thapar University, Patiala – 147004, Punjab, India
 

Objectives: In this paper, a discussion of different types rectennas (antenna + rectifier) which is used for different type of RF energy harvesting ambient signals and storage system. Methods/Statistical Analysis: RF energy can be harvested in the ISM unlicensed band from various ambient source in particular from mobile radio transmitters, Wi-Fi networks, wireless devices (laptops). The RF energy is captured using antenna preferable patch antenna. The received signal is converted into DC voltage using a impedance matching circuit and a voltage multiplier. Received output voltage is enhanced using various methods in order to make it sufficient to charge low power devices. Findings: After the literature review it has been observed that antenna designed to harvest RF energy should have high efficiency, gain and impedance matching with rectifier circuit. Applications: Rectennas find their application in Sensor networks, small wireless devices which needs power which should be portable.
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Authors

Navpreet Kaur
Desh Bhagat University, Fatehgarh Sahib – 147301, Punjab, India
Nipun Sharma
Desh Bhagat University, Fatehgarh Sahib – 147301, Punjab, India
Naveen Kumar
Thapar University, Patiala – 147004, Punjab, India

Abstract


Objectives: In this paper, a discussion of different types rectennas (antenna + rectifier) which is used for different type of RF energy harvesting ambient signals and storage system. Methods/Statistical Analysis: RF energy can be harvested in the ISM unlicensed band from various ambient source in particular from mobile radio transmitters, Wi-Fi networks, wireless devices (laptops). The RF energy is captured using antenna preferable patch antenna. The received signal is converted into DC voltage using a impedance matching circuit and a voltage multiplier. Received output voltage is enhanced using various methods in order to make it sufficient to charge low power devices. Findings: After the literature review it has been observed that antenna designed to harvest RF energy should have high efficiency, gain and impedance matching with rectifier circuit. Applications: Rectennas find their application in Sensor networks, small wireless devices which needs power which should be portable.

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.17485/ijst%2F2018%2Fv11i25%2F114309