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RF Energy Harvesting Rectenna
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RF Energy Harvesting Rectenna

Ambient RF energy harvesting rectenna on PLA polymer with RF receiver, capturing radio, TV and telephone signals for emergency power backup.

Manufacturer

LEEC

Model

RF Rectenna

Location

LEEC Laboratory

Technical Specifications

  • PLA polymer substrate, RF receiver, ambient RF harvesting

Usage & Applications

  • Harvesting ambient radio, TV and telephone signals into DC power (rectenna).
  • Powering low-power sensors, lighting and communications in remote areas.
  • Emergency power backup applications.
  • Demonstration of RF energy harvesting on PLA polymer substrates.

Operating notes:

  • Position the RF receiver for maximum ambient signal.
  • Connect the rectifier output to a storage capacitor/battery.
  • Measure harvested DC power under different ambient conditions.
  • Pair with power management for autonomous low-power devices.

Interested in using this equipment?

Contact the Laboratory of Electrotechnical Engineering to request access or schedule a measurement session with our research team.