Energy Harvesting for Autonomous SystemsThis unique resource provides a detailed understanding of the options for harvesting energy from localized, renewable sources to supply power to autonomous wireless systems. You are introduced to a variety of types of autonomous system and wireless networks and discover the capabilities of existing battery-based solutions, RF solutions, and fuel cells. The book focuses on the most promising harvesting techniques, including solar, kinetic, and thermal energy. You also learn the implications of the energy harvesting techniques on the design of the power management electronics in a system. This in-depth reference discusses each energy harvesting approach in detail, comparing and contrasting its potential in the field. |
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Chapter 3 Photovoltaic Energy Harvesting | 45 |
Chapter 4 Kinetic Energy Harvesting | 91 |
Chapter 5 Thermoelectric Energy Harvesting | 135 |
Chapter 6 Power Management Electronics | 159 |
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