Radio frequency (RF) energy transfer and harvesting techniques have recently become alternative methods to power the next-generation wireless networks As this emerging technology enables proactive energy replenishment of wireless devices, it is advantageous in supporting applications with quality-of-service requirements In this paper, we present a comprehensive literature review on the research progresses in wireless networks with RF energy harvesting capability, which is referred to as RF energy harvesting networks (RF-EHNs) First, we present an overview of the RF-EHNs including system architecture, RF energy harvesting techniques, and existing applications Then, we present the background in circuit design as well as the state-of-the-art circuitry implementations and review the communication protocols specially designed for RF-EHNs We also explore various key design issues in the development of RF-EHNs according to the network types, ie, single-hop networks, multiantenna networks, relay networks, and cognitive radio networks Finally, we envision some open research directions

Wireless Networks With RF Energy Harvesting: A Contemporary Survey

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The aim of this paper is to show the possibility to harvest RF energy to supply wireless sensor networks in an outdoor environment. In those conditions, the number of existing RF bands is unpredictable. The RF circuit has to harvest all the potential RF energy present and cannot be designed for a single RF tone. In this paper, the designed RF harvester adds powers coming from an unlimited number of sub-frequency bands. The harvester’s output voltage ratios increase with the number of RF bands. As an application example, a 4-RF band rectenna is designed. The system harvests energy from GSM900 (Global System for Mobile Communications), GSM1800, UMTS (Universal Mobile Telecommunications System) and WiFi bands simultaneously. RF-to-dc conversion efficiency is measured at 62% for a cumulative ${-}{\hbox{10}}$ -dBm input power homogeneously widespread over the four RF bands and reaches 84% at 5.8 dBm. The relative error between the measured dc output power with all four RF bands on and the ideal sum of each of the four RF bands power contribution is less than 3%. It is shown that the RF-to-dc conversion efficiency is more than doubled compared to that measured with a single RF source, thanks to the proposed rectifier architecture.

A Multi-Band Stacked RF Energy Harvester With RF-to-DC Efficiency Up to 84%

In this paper, a design method for the co-design and integration of a CMOS rectifier and small loop antenna is described. In order to improve the sensitivity, the antenna-rectifier interface is analyzed as it plays a crucial role in the co-design optimization. Subsequently, a 5-stage cross-connected differential rectifier with a 7-bit binary-weighted capacitor bank is designed and fabricated in standard 90 nm CMOS technology. The rectifier is brought at resonance with a high-Q loop antenna by means of a control loop that compensates for any variation at the antenna-rectifier interface and passively boosts the antenna voltage to enhance the sensitivity. A complementary MOS diode is proposed to improve the harvester's ability to store and hold energy over a long period of time during which there is insufficient power for rectification. The chip is ESD protected and integrated on a compact loop antenna. Measurements in an anechoic chamber at 868 MHz demonstrate a -27 dBm sensitivity for 1 V output across a capacitive load and 27 meter range for a 1.78 W RF source in an office corridor. The end-to-end power conversion efficiency equals 40% at -17 dBm.

Co-Design of a CMOS Rectifier and Small Loop Antenna for Highly Sensitive RF Energy Harvesters

Catherine Durnell Cramton (\"The Mutual Knowledge Prob- conditions, the impact of organizational change on subsequent lem and Its Consequences for Dispersed Collaboration\") is Asso- performance and survival, and the consequences of organizational ciate Professor in the School of Management at George Mason structures and dynamics for employees\' careers and the compo- University. She recieved her Ph.D. in organizational behavior from sition of organizations\' work forces. She serves on the editorial Yale University. Her research explores the contemporary chal- boards of Organization Science, Administrative Science Quar- lenges of collaboration and leadership, including distributed work, terly, and the American Sociological Review. Address: Columbia interorganizational collaboration, project team leadership, and the University, Graduate School of Business, 706 Uris Hall, New impact of technology on collaboration. 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Her research focuses on researcher, consultant, and executive educator with papers appear- the paradoxical nature of leadership and organizational perfor- ing in many refereed journals. His coauthored book, Knowledge mance. She received her Ph.D. in public administration from the Engine, examines leveraging a firm\'s knowledge assets. His University at Albany, State University of New York. Address: research interests include: managing strategic partnerships, impact Office of Undergraduate Studies-LC30, University at Albany, of the mobile Internet on markets and organizations, and knowl- State University of New York, 1400 Washington Avenue, Albany, edge management. Address: Boston University School of Man- NY 12222; telephone: (518) 442-3950; fax: (518) 442-4959; e-mail: agement, 595 Commonwealth Avenue, Room 546H, Boston, MA sfaerman@uamail.albany.edu . 02215; telephone: (617) 353-6142; fax: (617) 353-1695; e-mail: James F. 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An up-to-date literature overview on relevant approaches for controlling circuital characteristics and radiation properties of dielectric resonator antennas (DRAs) is presented The main advantages of DRAs are discussed in detail, while reviewing the most effective techniques for antenna feeding as well as for size reduction Furthermore, advanced design solutions for enhancing the realized gain of individual DRAs are investigated In this way, guidance is provided to radio frequency (RF) front-end designers in the selection of different antenna topologies useful to achieve the required antenna performance in terms of frequency response, gain, and polarization Particular attention is put in the analysis of the progress which is being made in the application of DRA technology at millimeter-wave frequencies

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Dielectric Resonator Antennas: Basic Concepts, Design Guidelines, and Recent Developments at Millimeter-Wave Frequencies

This paper presents a multi-band simultaneous RF energy harvesting system. The input impedance and the output voltage of a voltage multiplier are investigated. The maximum number of cascaded rectifying stages are identified for three different operating frequencies, 900 MHz, 1800 MHz and 2.45 GHz. The harvesting system combines the DC output voltage of three single-frequency RF harvesters. The combined system allows an efficiency increase by 15 % compared to the efficiency of each sub-system. At an input power level of -15 dBm, the system efficiency reaches 45 % at 900 MHz, 46 % at 1800 MHz and 25 % at 2.45 GHz. Compared to the state-of-the-art, the suggested system has the ability to harvest RF power at different operating frequencies.

Multi-band simultaneous radio frequency energy harvesting

This paper presents a self-calibrating RF energy harvester capable of harvesting at lower input power levels than current state-of-the-art RF harvesters. A 5 stage cross-connected bridge rectifier is brought at resonance with a high-Q loop antenna by means of a 7-bit binary weighted capacitor bank. A control loop compensates any variation in the antenna-rectifier interface and passively boosts the antenna voltage to enhance the sensitivity. The rectifier and capacitor bank have been implemented in standard 90nm CMOS technology, includes ESD protection and are integrated on the antenna. Measurements in an anechoic chamber at 868 MHz show a -26.3 dBm sensitivity for 1V output and 25 meter range for a 1.78 W RF source in an office corridor. The maximum power efficiency of the complete harvester is 31.5%.

A self-calibrating RF energy harvester generating 1V at −26.3 dBm

Design steps are outlined for maximizing the RF-to-dc power conversion efficiency (PCE) of a rectenna. It turns out that at a frequency of 868 MHz, a high-ohmic loaded rectifier will lead to a highly sensitive and power conversion efficient rectenna. It is demonstrated that a rectenna thus designed, using a 50 O antenna and lumped element matching network gives a superior PCE compared with state of the art also for lower resistive loading. By omitting the matching network and directly, conjugate impedance matching the antenna to the rectifier, the PCE may be further increased and the rectenna size reduced as it is demonstrated with a rectenna prototype measuring only 0.028 squared wavelengths at 868 MHz and demonstrating a PCE of 55% for a -10 dBm RF input power level.

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Co-Design of a CMOS Rectifier and Small Loop Antenna for Highly Sensitive RF Energy Harvesters

Dielectric Resonator Antennas: Basic Concepts, Design Guidelines, and Recent Developments at Millimeter-Wave Frequencies

Multi-band simultaneous radio frequency energy harvesting

A self-calibrating RF energy harvester generating 1V at −26.3 dBm

Optimized rectenna design