Design and applications of flexible dipole rectenna for smart actuators and devices

Kyo D. Song; Sean Jones; Jae H. Kim; Sang Yeol Yang; Sang H. Choi

doi:10.1117/12.655697

31 March 2006 Design and applications of flexible dipole rectenna for smart actuators and devices

Kyo D. Song, Sean Jones, Jae H. Kim, Sang Yeol Yang, Sang H. Choi

Proceedings Volume 6172, Smart Structures and Materials 2006: Smart Electronics, MEMS, BioMEMS, and Nanotechnology; 61720N (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.655697
Event: SPIE Smart Structures and Materials + Nondestructive Evaluation and Health Monitoring, 2006, San Diego, California, United States

Abstract

Flexible dipole rectenna devices appeared to be attractive for this study because of the adaptability on complex structures; possibility for higher power density features, and ability of coupling. In this paper, design concepts and results of various flexible dipole rectennas will be discussed including their efficiencies. Using the result, some applications of the system will also be addressed. A typical output of a flexible dipole rectenna array produced up to 70 VDC and 300 mA with a 200W amplifier. The irradiance of the microwave power is measured as 20 - 200 mW/cm² at the distance of 130 cm from the horn. In this research, a 4 x 5 flexible rectenna array was used for actuation of a propeller of MAV which is required approximately 3W as an input power. The design concept of various rectennas that depends on the requirements of input for propellers/actuators in a vehicle is discussed.

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Kyo D. Song, Sean Jones, Jae H. Kim, Sang Yeol Yang, and Sang H. Choi "Design and applications of flexible dipole rectenna for smart actuators and devices", Proc. SPIE 6172, Smart Structures and Materials 2006: Smart Electronics, MEMS, BioMEMS, and Nanotechnology, 61720N (31 March 2006); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.655697

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