Dual-Band Resistance Compression Networks for Improved Rectifier Performance

Kyriaki Niotaki*, Apostolos Georgiadis, Ana Collado, John Vardakas

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Abstract

In this work, the concept of dual-band resistance compression networks is introduced and applied to the design of rectifier circuits with improved performance. The use of resistance compression networks (RCNs) minimizes the sensitivity of rectifier circuits to variations in the surrounding environment, such as input power level and changes in the rectifier load. The proposed dual-band RCN can be used as the matching network located between the antenna and the rectifying element of a dual-band rectifier for energy harvesting applications. A dual-band (915 MHz/2.45 GHz) rectifier based on RCN is designed and characterized showing improved performance in comparison with a conventional dual-band envelope detector by exhibiting improved RF-dc conversion efficiency and reduced sensitivity versus output load and input power variations.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)3512-3521
Number of pages10
JournalIEEE Transactions on Microwave Theory and Techniques
Volume62
Issue number12
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Dec 2014

Keywords

  • Dual-band rectifier
  • energy harvesting
  • resistance compression network (RCN)
  • wireless power transfer
  • POWER TRANSMISSION
  • WIRELESS POWER
  • RECTENNA
  • ENERGY
  • EFFICIENCY
  • ANTENNA
  • DESIGN

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