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CMOS Cross-Coupled Differential-Drive Rectifier in Subthreshold Operation for Ambient RF Energy Harvesting—Model and Analysis


Abstract:

This brief models and analyzes the CMOS cross-coupled differential-drive (CCDD) rectifier in subthreshold operation for ambient radio frequency (RF) energy harvesting. Th...Show More

Abstract:

This brief models and analyzes the CMOS cross-coupled differential-drive (CCDD) rectifier in subthreshold operation for ambient radio frequency (RF) energy harvesting. The developed model can predict accurately the output voltage against the input RF level, number of stages, transistor size, and output load. For validation, three CCDD rectifiers with 3, 4, and 7 stages, and dissimilar transistor sizes, were fabricated in 0.18-μm CMOS. Each rectifier was tested against different load conditions (10/30/100/500 kQ and open circuit), and input RF levels below the threshold level of the transistor. The verified model has an accuracy of >90% up to 0 dBm input power, and 80% up to 3 dBm input power, across all denoted variations.
Published in: IEEE Transactions on Circuits and Systems II: Express Briefs ( Volume: 66, Issue: 12, December 2019)
Page(s): 1942 - 1946
Date of Publication: 31 January 2019

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