Nanoconverters for Powering Nanodevices

TBMG-660

03/01/2003

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Proposed integrated-circuit modules called "nanoconverters" would derive DC power from impinging electromagnetic beams having frequencies in the terahertz range. Nanoconverters are composed of microscopic antennas and diodes (see Figure 1) resembling rectennas that have been developed to perform the same function at frequencies in the gigahertz range. The submillimeter wavelength nanoconverters would make it possible to incorporate the antenna elements and diodes on structures much smaller than those of prior rectennas, thereby opening up opportunities for noncontact transmission of power to a variety of microelectronic devices, including surgically implanted medical devices and untethered microscopic robots.

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"Nanoconverters for Powering Nanodevices," Mobility Engineering, March 1, 2003.
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Mar 1, 2003
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TBMG-660
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Magazine Article
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English