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This paper presents the design and analysis of a superdirective rectenna optimized for enhanced RF-to-DC efficiency and realised gain, featuring direct impedance matching between the antenna and the rectifier. Employing passively loaded,…
The harvesting of ambient radio-frequency (RF) energy is an attractive and clean way to realize the idea of self-powered electronics. Here we present a design for a microwave energy harvester based on a nanoscale spintronic diode (NSD).…
Wireless transfer of power via high frequency microwave radiation using a miniature split ring resonator rectenna is reported. RF power is converted into DC power by integrating a rectification circuit with the split ring resonator. The…
A highly-efficient multi-resonant RF energy-harvesting rectenna based on a metamaterial perfect absorber featuring closely-spaced polarization-independent absorption modes is presented. Its effective area is larger than its physical area,…
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Thermo-electrical nanoantennas have been proposed as an alternative option for conversion solar energy harvesting applications. In this work, the response of a spiral broadband antenna has been obtained from numerical and theoretical…
This paper develops a novel power harvesting system to harvest ambient RF energy to power a wireless sensor. Harvesting ambient RF energy is a very difficult task as the power levels are extremely weak. Simulation results show zero…
In this letter, we present an innovative design for a compact, high-efficiency all-polarization receiving rectenna tailored for wireless power transmission. This rectenna, which integrates an antenna with two same rectifier units, employs…
This letter describes a 40.68 MHz wireless power transfer receiver for implantable applications focused on minimizing tissue heating. The system features a novel power radiated efficiency optimization strategy and a fast-settling active…
A novel on-chip extreme sub-wavelength "acoustic antenna" whose radiation efficiency is ~50 times larger than the theoretical limit for a resonantly driven antenna is demonstrated. The antenna is composed of magnetostrictive nanomagnets…
The development of the sixth generation of wireless communications technology (6G) requires terminals that can operate at frequencies above 100 GHz. For human-centric applications, these terminals should also be flexible and have low power.…
Spin-diodes are usually resonant in nature (GHz frequency) and tuneable by magnetic field and bias current with performances, in terms of sensitivity and minimum detectable power, overcoming the semiconductor counterpart, i.e. Schottky…
High-sensitivity detection of microscopic magnetic field is essential in many fields. Good sensitivity and high spatial resolution are mutually contradictory in measurement, which is quantified by the energy resolution limit (ERL). Here we…
We report an extreme sub-wavelength unconventional receiving antenna. It consists of an array of nanomagnets connected to heavy metal nanostrips. Incident electromagnetic (EM) radiation generates intrinsic and extrinsic spin waves in the…
Antenna technology provides the crucial interface between electronic devices and electromagnetic waves required for wireless communications. This technology has operated under largely the same general principles for over a century,…
This paper presents the RF energy harvesting module (RECTENNA). The working range of this module includes multiple bands i.e. GSM, ISM, WLAN, and UWB band. To enhance the capturing RF power capability an array arrangement of coplanar…
Vibrational energy harvesters capture mechanical energy from ambient vibrations and convert the mechanical energy into electrical energy to power wireless electronic systems. Challenges exist in the process of capturing mechanical energy…
Diverse Wi-Fi-based wireless applications have been proposed, ranging from daily activity recognition to vital sign monitoring. Despite their remarkable sensing accuracy, the high energy consumption and the requirement for customized…
This paper presents an efficient dual-band rectifier for radiofrequency energy harvesting (RFEH) applications at FM and GSM bands. The single-port rectifier circuit, which comprises a 3-port network, optimized T-matching circuits and…