2022
Ioannis D Bougas; Maria S Papadopoulou; Achilles D Boursianis; Panagiotis Sarigiannidis; Spyridon Nikolaidis; Sotirios. K Goudos
Rectifier circuit design for 5G energy harvesting applications Conference
2022 11th International Conference on Modern Circuits and Systems Technologies (MOCAST), 2022, ISBN: 978-1-6654-6717-9.
Abstract | BibTeX | Tags: 5G, impedance matching network, power conversion efficiency, radio frequency energy harvesting, rectifier, voltage doubler, voltage multiplier, wireless power transfer | Links:
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title = {Rectifier circuit design for 5G energy harvesting applications},
author = {Ioannis D Bougas and Maria S Papadopoulou and Achilles D Boursianis and Panagiotis Sarigiannidis and Spyridon Nikolaidis and Sotirios. K Goudos},
url = {https://www.researchgate.net/publication/362327796_Rectifier_circuit_design_for_5G_energy_harvesting_applications},
doi = {10.1109/MOCAST54814.2022.9837524},
isbn = {978-1-6654-6717-9},
year = {2022},
date = {2022-06-08},
booktitle = {2022 11th International Conference on Modern Circuits and Systems Technologies (MOCAST)},
pages = {1-4},
abstract = {The need for electronic devices usage has risen significantly over the years. This has in turn generated greater demands for electricity and in addition for green energy sources. These include Radio-Frequency (RF) energy harvesting. In this concept we design a rectifier circuit for RF to DC conversion suitable for operation at sub-6 GHz 5G bands. Such a circuit can be used to supply low-power electronic devices. The proposed rectifier works at the frequency band FR1 of 5G cellular network and more specifically at 3.5 GHz. The most important problem in the RF energy harvesters is low system efficiency, something that limits the popularity of the power harvest. The proposed design is found to be highly efficient in its current form. Numerical results show that the system in a single-tone signal provides maximum power conversion efficiency equal to 42.5% when the load of the circuit is 1.1 KΩ and the input power reaches 9 dBm. The presented rectifier circuit performs better or equally with similar designs in the literature.},
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The need for electronic devices usage has risen significantly over the years. This has in turn generated greater demands for electricity and in addition for green energy sources. These include Radio-Frequency (RF) energy harvesting. In this concept we design a rectifier circuit for RF to DC conversion suitable for operation at sub-6 GHz 5G bands. Such a circuit can be used to supply low-power electronic devices. The proposed rectifier works at the frequency band FR1 of 5G cellular network and more specifically at 3.5 GHz. The most important problem in the RF energy harvesters is low system efficiency, something that limits the popularity of the power harvest. The proposed design is found to be highly efficient in its current form. Numerical results show that the system in a single-tone signal provides maximum power conversion efficiency equal to 42.5% when the load of the circuit is 1.1 KΩ and the input power reaches 9 dBm. The presented rectifier circuit performs better or equally with similar designs in the literature.
2021
A. D. Boursianis; M. S. Papadopoulou; J. Pierezan; V. C. Mariani; L. S. Coelho; P. Sarigiannidis; S. Koulouridis; S. K. Goudos
Multiband Patch Antenna Design Using Nature-Inspired Optimization Method Journal Article
In: IEEE Open Journal of Antennas and Propagation, vol. 2, pp. 151–162, 2021.
Abstract | BibTeX | Tags: microstrip line, multiband antenna, optimization method, patch antenna, radio frequency energy harvesting | Links:
@article{Boursianis2021,
title = {Multiband Patch Antenna Design Using Nature-Inspired Optimization Method},
author = { A. D. Boursianis and M. S. Papadopoulou and J. Pierezan and V. C. Mariani and L. S. Coelho and P. Sarigiannidis and S. Koulouridis and S. K. Goudos},
url = {https://www.researchgate.net/publication/348145703_Multiband_Patch_Antenna_Design_Using_Nature-Inspired_Optimization_Method},
doi = {10.1109/ojap.2020.3048495},
year = {2021},
date = {2021-01-01},
journal = {IEEE Open Journal of Antennas and Propagation},
volume = {2},
pages = {151--162},
publisher = {Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)},
abstract = {Radio frequency energy harvesting has attracted considerable interest as a technique of enabling self-powered wireless networks. This technique faces several challenges, such as the receiving and the rectifying modules of a rectenna system. Multiband antennas provide several comparative advantages against the goal of maximizing the amount of energy harvesting. In this work, we present a multiband microstrip patch antenna with three slits operating in the LoRaWAN (Long Range Wide Area Network) and the cellular (GSM-1800 and UMTS) communication frequency bands. A feasible solution of the antenna is obtained by the application of a recently introduced nature-inspired optimization technique, namely the Coyote Optimization Algorithm. The proposed antenna operates satisfactorily in the LoRaWAN (Long Range Wide Area Network) and the cellular (GSM-1800 and UMTS) communication frequency bands. Measured results of the proposed antenna exhibit an acceptable performance (multiband frequency operation, maximum gain of 3.94 dBi, broadside operation) and demonstrate features of operation, which make it a strong candidate for various RF energy harvesting applications. © 2021 IEEE.},
keywords = {microstrip line, multiband antenna, optimization method, patch antenna, radio frequency energy harvesting},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {article}
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Radio frequency energy harvesting has attracted considerable interest as a technique of enabling self-powered wireless networks. This technique faces several challenges, such as the receiving and the rectifying modules of a rectenna system. Multiband antennas provide several comparative advantages against the goal of maximizing the amount of energy harvesting. In this work, we present a multiband microstrip patch antenna with three slits operating in the LoRaWAN (Long Range Wide Area Network) and the cellular (GSM-1800 and UMTS) communication frequency bands. A feasible solution of the antenna is obtained by the application of a recently introduced nature-inspired optimization technique, namely the Coyote Optimization Algorithm. The proposed antenna operates satisfactorily in the LoRaWAN (Long Range Wide Area Network) and the cellular (GSM-1800 and UMTS) communication frequency bands. Measured results of the proposed antenna exhibit an acceptable performance (multiband frequency operation, maximum gain of 3.94 dBi, broadside operation) and demonstrate features of operation, which make it a strong candidate for various RF energy harvesting applications. © 2021 IEEE.
A.D. Boursianis; M.S. Papadopoulou; S. Nikolaidis; P. Sarigiannidis; K. Psannis; A. Georgiadis; M.M. Tentzeris; S.K. Goudos
Novel design framework for dual-band frequency selective surfaces using multi-variant differential evolution Journal Article
In: Mathematics, vol. 9, no. 19, 2021.
Abstract | BibTeX | Tags: Design framework, Evolutionary algorithm, Frequency selective surface, Meta-heuristics, Multi-variant differential evolution, Optimization process, radio frequency energy harvesting | Links:
@article{Boursianis2021b,
title = {Novel design framework for dual-band frequency selective surfaces using multi-variant differential evolution},
author = { A.D. Boursianis and M.S. Papadopoulou and S. Nikolaidis and P. Sarigiannidis and K. Psannis and A. Georgiadis and M.M. Tentzeris and S.K. Goudos},
url = {https://www.researchgate.net/publication/354873810_Novel_Design_Framework_for_Dual-Band_Frequency_Selective_Surfaces_Using_Multi-Variant_Differential_Evolution},
doi = {10.3390/math9192381},
year = {2021},
date = {2021-01-01},
journal = {Mathematics},
volume = {9},
number = {19},
abstract = {Frequency Selective Surfaces (FSSs) have become increasingly popular during the last years due to their combined characteristics, which meet, in general, the requirements of the next-generation wireless communication networks. In this work, a cross-platform design framework for FSS structures is presented and evaluated by utilizing a recently introduced evolutionary optimization algorithm, namely, the Multi-Variant Differential Evolution (MVDE). To the best of the authors knowledge, this is the first time that the MVDE algorithm is applied to a design problem in Electromagnetics. The proposed design framework is described in detail and the utilized evolutionary algorithm is assessed in terms of its performance by applying several benchmark functions. In this context, the MVDE is comparatively evaluated against other popular evolutionary algorithms. Moreover, it is applied to the design and optimization of two different representative examples of FSS structures based on three use cases of unit cell geometry. Optimization results indicate the efficacy of the proposed framework by quantifying the performance of the designed FSS structures in terms of several system metrics. The optimized FSS structures exhibit dual-band operation and quite acceptable results in the ISM frequency bands of 2.45 GHz and 5.8 GHz. © 2021 by the authors. Licensee MDPI, Basel, Switzerland.},
keywords = {Design framework, Evolutionary algorithm, Frequency selective surface, Meta-heuristics, Multi-variant differential evolution, Optimization process, radio frequency energy harvesting},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {article}
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Frequency Selective Surfaces (FSSs) have become increasingly popular during the last years due to their combined characteristics, which meet, in general, the requirements of the next-generation wireless communication networks. In this work, a cross-platform design framework for FSS structures is presented and evaluated by utilizing a recently introduced evolutionary optimization algorithm, namely, the Multi-Variant Differential Evolution (MVDE). To the best of the authors knowledge, this is the first time that the MVDE algorithm is applied to a design problem in Electromagnetics. The proposed design framework is described in detail and the utilized evolutionary algorithm is assessed in terms of its performance by applying several benchmark functions. In this context, the MVDE is comparatively evaluated against other popular evolutionary algorithms. Moreover, it is applied to the design and optimization of two different representative examples of FSS structures based on three use cases of unit cell geometry. Optimization results indicate the efficacy of the proposed framework by quantifying the performance of the designed FSS structures in terms of several system metrics. The optimized FSS structures exhibit dual-band operation and quite acceptable results in the ISM frequency bands of 2.45 GHz and 5.8 GHz. © 2021 by the authors. Licensee MDPI, Basel, Switzerland.
2020
I. D. Bougas; M. S. Papadopoulou; K. Psannis; P. Sarigiannidis; S. K. Goudos
State-of-the-Art Technologies in RF Energy Harvesting Circuits – A Review Conference
2020 3rd World Symposium on Communication Engineering (WSCE), IEEE, 2020.
Abstract | BibTeX | Tags: impedance matching network, radio frequency energy harvesting, rectifier, voltage multiplier, wireless power transfer | Links:
@conference{Bougas202018,
title = {State-of-the-Art Technologies in RF Energy Harvesting Circuits – A Review},
author = { I. D. Bougas and M. S. Papadopoulou and K. Psannis and P. Sarigiannidis and S. K. Goudos},
url = {https://www.researchgate.net/publication/346719011_State-of-the-Art_Technologies_in_RF_Energy_Harvesting_Circuits_-_A_Review},
doi = {10.1109/wsce51339.2020.9275507},
year = {2020},
date = {2020-10-01},
booktitle = {2020 3rd World Symposium on Communication Engineering (WSCE)},
journal = {2020 3rd World Symposium on Communication Engineering, WSCE 2020},
pages = {18-22},
publisher = {IEEE},
abstract = {Nowadays electricity is undoubtedly one of the most important goods. Over the years, the dependence of people on electrical devices has sharply increased. The need for continuous use of these devices has created greater demand for electricity as well as more efficient transmission techniques. Environmental energy scavenging, as well as wireless transmission, is an increasing research field during the last years. The use of Radio Frequency (RF) Energy Harvesting (EH) technique contributes to the development of autonomous energy devices and sensors, to reduce the need of supplying them with power by using batteries or the mains. In this paper, the state-of-the-art technologies of radio frequency energy harvesting are discussed and analyzed. © 2020 IEEE.},
keywords = {impedance matching network, radio frequency energy harvesting, rectifier, voltage multiplier, wireless power transfer},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {conference}
}
Nowadays electricity is undoubtedly one of the most important goods. Over the years, the dependence of people on electrical devices has sharply increased. The need for continuous use of these devices has created greater demand for electricity as well as more efficient transmission techniques. Environmental energy scavenging, as well as wireless transmission, is an increasing research field during the last years. The use of Radio Frequency (RF) Energy Harvesting (EH) technique contributes to the development of autonomous energy devices and sensors, to reduce the need of supplying them with power by using batteries or the mains. In this paper, the state-of-the-art technologies of radio frequency energy harvesting are discussed and analyzed. © 2020 IEEE.
A. D. Boursianis; M. S. Papadopoulou; A. Gotsis; S. Wan; P. Sarigiannidis; S. Nikolaidis; S. K. Goudos
Smart Irrigation System for Precision Agriculture - The AREThOU5A IoT Platform Journal Article
In: IEEE Sensors Journal, pp. 1–1, 2020.
Abstract | BibTeX | Tags: Intelligent sensors, IoT technology, Irrigation, precision agriculture, Radio frequency, radio frequency energy harvesting, smart irrigation, Wireless communication, wireless sensor networks | Links:
@article{Boursianis2020,
title = {Smart Irrigation System for Precision Agriculture - The AREThOU5A IoT Platform},
author = { A. D. Boursianis and M. S. Papadopoulou and A. Gotsis and S. Wan and P. Sarigiannidis and S. Nikolaidis and S. K. Goudos},
url = {Smart Irrigation System for Precision Agriculture - The AREThOU5A IoT Platform},
doi = {10.1109/jsen.2020.3033526},
year = {2020},
date = {2020-01-01},
journal = {IEEE Sensors Journal},
pages = {1--1},
publisher = {Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)},
abstract = {Agriculture 4.0, as the future of farming technology, includes several key enabling technologies towards sustainable agriculture. The use of state-of-the-art technologies, such as the Internet of Things, transform traditional cultivation practices, like irrigation, to modern solutions of precision agriculture. In this paper, we present in detail the subsystems and the architecture of an intelligent irrigation system for precision agriculture, the AREThOU5A IoT platform. We describe the operation of the IoT node that is utilized in the platform. Moreover, we apply the radiofrequency energy harvesting technique to the presented IoT platform, as an alternative technique to deliver power to the IoT node of the platform. To this end, we fabricate and validate a rectenna module for radiofrequency energy harvesting. Experimental results of the fabricated rectenna exhibit a satisfactory performance as a harvester of ambient sources in an outdoor environment. IEEE},
keywords = {Intelligent sensors, IoT technology, Irrigation, precision agriculture, Radio frequency, radio frequency energy harvesting, smart irrigation, Wireless communication, wireless sensor networks},
pubstate = {published},
tppubtype = {article}
}
Agriculture 4.0, as the future of farming technology, includes several key enabling technologies towards sustainable agriculture. The use of state-of-the-art technologies, such as the Internet of Things, transform traditional cultivation practices, like irrigation, to modern solutions of precision agriculture. In this paper, we present in detail the subsystems and the architecture of an intelligent irrigation system for precision agriculture, the AREThOU5A IoT platform. We describe the operation of the IoT node that is utilized in the platform. Moreover, we apply the radiofrequency energy harvesting technique to the presented IoT platform, as an alternative technique to deliver power to the IoT node of the platform. To this end, we fabricate and validate a rectenna module for radiofrequency energy harvesting. Experimental results of the fabricated rectenna exhibit a satisfactory performance as a harvester of ambient sources in an outdoor environment. IEEE
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