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Abstract

A novel circularly polarized microstrip rectenna operating on C-band with low profile is proposed. The input and output match networks of the rectifying circuit are realized by λ/4 microstrip lines and open stubs with the harmonics being inhibited. The circularly polarized receiving antenna is a truncated-corner square patch fed by microstrip line with DGS (Defect Ground Structure) for suppressing high order harmonics further. The voltage of 4.34V on the load of 298 Ω is measured and the overall RF-DC conversion efficiency of 68.4% is obtained. This kind of rectenna can be extended to large arrays for wireless power transmission applications.

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Dr. Yan-Yan Gao

Prof. Xuexia Yang

Dr. Chao Jiang

Dr. Jian-Yong Zhou