RF energy recovery system
US8830710B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 31, 2013 |
| Grant date | Sep 9, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 31, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH03F2200/462
- WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An energy recovery system is provided that can be used in place of a resistive termination. The energy recovery system can simulate the behavior and performance of a resistive termination, while recovering at least some of the energy that would otherwise have been dissipated within the termination. In one embodiment, the energy recovery system includes a rectification system having a plurality of tuned rectifier circuits and an RF input network to provide input power distribution to the plurality of tuned rectifier circuits and input impedance shaping to shape the collective input impedance of the plurality of tuned rectifier circuits as seen at the RF input port of the RF input network.
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