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Simultaneous wireless information and power transfer in modern communication systems.
- Source :
- IEEE Communications Magazine; Nov2014, Vol. 52 Issue 11, p104-110, 7p
- Publication Year :
- 2014
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Abstract
- Energy harvesting for wireless communication networks is a new paradigm that allows terminals to recharge their batteries from external energy sources in the surrounding environment. A promising energy harvesting technology is wireless power transfer where terminals harvest energy from electromagnetic radiation. Thereby, the energy may be harvested opportunistically from ambient electromagnetic sources or from sources that intentionally transmit electromagnetic energy for energy harvesting purposes. A particularly interesting and challenging scenario arises when sources perform simultaneous wireless information and power transfer (SWIPT), as strong signals not only increase power transfer but also interference. This article provides an overview of SWIPT systems with a particular focus on the hardware realization of rectenna circuits and practical techniques that achieve SWIPT in the domains of time, power, antennas, and space. The article also discusses the benefits of a potential integration of SWIPT technologies in modern communication networks in the context of resource allocation and cooperative cognitive radio networks. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 01636804
- Volume :
- 52
- Issue :
- 11
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- IEEE Communications Magazine
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 100026999
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1109/MCOM.2014.6957150