In this work we characterize the RF-to-baseband response of a diode used for a rectifier circuit. The measurement setup enables the synchronous acquisition of vector-calibrated baseband and RF time-domain waveforms. The behavior of a Schottky diode, widely employed for RF Energy Harvesting and Wireless Power Transfer applications, is first measured, then further optimized, in order to enable the level of accuracy needed for the correct decoding of a possible modulated input RF signal. Finally, the RF to baseband response is further validated with a single-stage rectifier, in a different measurement setup.
Fantuzzi, M., Rajabi, M., Avolio, G., Costanzo, A., Schreurs, D. (2016). Large signal rectifier characterization for simultaneous data and Power Transfer. New York (NJ) : Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. [10.1109/WPT.2016.7498838].
Large signal rectifier characterization for simultaneous data and Power Transfer
FANTUZZI, MARCO;COSTANZO, ALESSANDRA;
2016
Abstract
In this work we characterize the RF-to-baseband response of a diode used for a rectifier circuit. The measurement setup enables the synchronous acquisition of vector-calibrated baseband and RF time-domain waveforms. The behavior of a Schottky diode, widely employed for RF Energy Harvesting and Wireless Power Transfer applications, is first measured, then further optimized, in order to enable the level of accuracy needed for the correct decoding of a possible modulated input RF signal. Finally, the RF to baseband response is further validated with a single-stage rectifier, in a different measurement setup.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
