Indian Journal of Science and Technology
DOI: 10.17485/ijst/2018/v11i25/114309
Year: 2018, Volume: 11, Issue: 24, Pages: 1-5
Review Article
Navpreet Kaur1 , Nipun Sharma1 and Naveen Kumar2
1Desh Bhagat University, Fatehgarh Sahib – 147301, Punjab, India; [email protected], [email protected]
2Thapar University, Patiala – 147004, Punjab, India; [email protected]
*Author for correspondence
Navpreet Kaur,
Desh Bhagat University, Fatehgarh Sahib – 147301, Punjab, India; [email protected]
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.
Keywords: Patch Antenna, Rectenna, RF Energy Harvesting
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