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Journal Articles Years: 2012 | show all back to the top of all publications A. Nimo, D. Grgic, L.M. ReindlOptimization of Passive Low Power Wireless Electromagnetic Energy Harvesters 2012 Sensors 2012 , volume : 12, issue : 1, pages : 13636 - 13663.» show abstract « hide abstract Abstract This work presents the optimization of antenna captured low power radio frequency (RF) to direct current (DC) power converters using Schottky diodes for powering remote wireless sensors. Linearized models using scattering parameters show that an antenna and a matched diode rectifier can be described as a form of coupled resonator with different individual resonator properties. The analytical models show that the maximum voltage gain of the coupled resonators is mainly related to the antenna, diode and load (remote sensor) resistances at matched conditions or resonance. The analytical models were verified with experimental results. Different passive wireless RF power harvesters offering high selectivity, broadband response and high voltage sensitivity are presented. Measured results show that with an optimal resistance of antenna and diode, it is possible to achieve high RF to DC voltage sensitivity of 0.5 V and efficiency of 20% at −30 dBm antenna input power. Additionally, a wireless harvester (rectenna) is built and tested for receiving range performance.
Book chapters Years: 2016 | show all back to the top of all publications D. Grgic, S. Böttcher, M. Pfeifer, J. Scherle, B. Völker, J. Burchard, S. Sester, L.M. ReindlAdvanced Projects and Applications for Embedded Systems Engineering on E2LP Platform In : Embedded Engineering Education 2016, Springer Verlag , pages : 119 - 132, » show abstract « hide abstract Abstract The E2LP-Platform is capable to impart many different fields of learning content. Starting from simple, short exercises also complex projects can be realized covering up to several weeks of workload. This work presents a documentation of four students projects developed and performed at University of Freiburg in the Advanced Embedded System Laboratory. This laboratory contains a dynamic classroom approach in which the required laboratory hardware is mobile. Exploring real-wold challenges and problems motivates the participants to acquire a deeper knowledge.
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2009 | show all back to the top of all publications A. Nimo, D. Grgic, T. Ungan, L. M. ReindlA new family of passive wireless RF harvesters based on R-C-Quartz oscillators 2013 43nd European Microwave Conference (EuMC), Nürnberg , pages : 511 - 514 A. Nimo, D. Grgic, L.M. ReindlAmbient Electromagnetic wireless energy harvesting using multiband planar antenna, Systems, Signals and Devices (SSD) 2012 9th International Multi-Conference , pages : 1 - 6 A. Nimo, D. Grgic, L.M. ReindlImpedance optimization of wireless electromagnetic energy harvesters for maximum output efficiency at µW input power 2012 Active and Passive Smart Structures and Integrated Systems 2012 , volume : 8341» show abstract « hide abstract Abstract This work presents the optimization of radio frequency (RF) to direct current (DC) circuits using Schottky diodes forremote wireless energy harvesting applications. Since different applications require different wireless RF to DC circuits, RF harvesters are presented for different applications. Analytical parameters influencing the sensitivity and efficiency of the circuits are presented. Results showed in this report are analytical, simulated and measured. The presented circuits operate around the frequency 434 MHz. The result of an L-matched RF to DC circuit operates at a maximum efficiency of 27 % at-35 dBm input. The result of a voltage multiplier achieves an open circuit voltage of 6 V at 0 dBm input. Theresult of a broadband circuit with a frequency band of 300 MHz, achieves an average efficiency of 5 % at -30 dBm and open circuit voltage of 47 mV. A high quality factor (Q) circuit is also realized with a PI network matching for narrow band applications. A. Nimo, D. Grgic, L.M. ReindlElectrically small Planner Antenna for Compact Electromagnetic (EM) Wireless energy harvester 2011 Proc. Power MEMS 2011 , pages : 310 - 313» show abstract « hide abstract Abstract This work presents the optimization of antenna captured low power radio frequency (RF) to direct current (DC) power converters using Schottky diodes for powering remote wireless sensors. Linearized models using scattering parameters show that an antenna and a matched diode rectifier can be described as a form of coupled resonator with different individual resonator properties. The analytical models show that the maximum voltage gain of the coupled resonators is mainly related to the antenna, diode and load (remote sensor) resistances at matched conditions or resonance. The analytical models were verified with experimental results. Different passive wireless RF power harvesters offering high selectivity, broadband response and high voltage sensitivity are presented. Measured results show that with an optimal resistance of antenna and diode, it is possible to achieve high RF to DC voltage sensitivity of 0.5 V and efficiency of 20% at −30 dBm antenna input power. Additionally, a wireless harvester (rectenna) is built and tested for receiving range performance. D. Grgić, T. Ungan, M. Kostić, L.M. ReindlUltra-low input voltage DC–DC converter for micro energy harvesting 2009 Proceedings of PowerMEMS , pages : 265 - 268
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