Title :
Efficient Inductive Power Transfer for biomedical applications
Author :
Guo, Yong-Xin ; Jegadeesan, Rangarajan
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electr. & Comput. Eng., Nat. Univ. of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
Abstract :
Wireless Power Transfer (WPT) using inductive coupling is an essential method to power biomedical implants as it provides a hassle-free alternative to batteries and dangling wires. The Power Transfer Efficiency (PTE) of the inductively coupled link is a key quality metric using which the link is evaluated. In this paper, we address the various different methods to improve the PTE of inductively coupled links and discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the different approaches in WPT links.
Keywords :
inductive power transmission; prosthetic power supplies; PTE; WPT links; batteries; dangling wires; inductive coupling; inductive power transfer; inductively coupled link; key quality metric; power biomedical implants; power transfer efficiency; Abstracts; Coils;
Conference_Titel :
Electromagnetics; Applications and Student Innovation (iWEM), 2012 IEEE International Workshop on
Conference_Location :
Chengdu, Sichuan
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4673-3000-8
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4673-2998-9
DOI :
10.1109/iWEM.2012.6320334
