A planar electromagnetic energy harvesting transducer using a multi-pole magnetic plate

• Published in: Sensors and actuators. A. Physical. Vol. 195; pp. 98 - 104
• Main Authors: Roundy, Shad, Takahashi, Eri
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier B.V 01.06.2013
• Subjects: Circuit boards; Computer simulation; Devices; Electric potential; Electromagnetic; Energy harvesting; Energy use; Harvesting; Mathematical models; Planar transducer; Transducers; Electromagnetic; Energy harvesting; Planar transducer

•We present a novel, low cost, electromagnetic planar energy harvesting transducer.•Generator uses a multi-polar magnetic sheet and standard printed circuit board.•Generates energy from vibration, inertial motion, or direct force inputs.•We develop analytical models to predict output and guide desig...