RFEnergyHarvester

RFEnergyHarvester is a software library designed for the simulation and analysis of radio-frequency energy harvesting systems. It provides a framework for modeling the components of an RF energy harvesting chain, including the antenna, impedance matching network, rectifier, and storage elements. The library allows users to define the characteristics of these components and simulate their performance under various RF signal conditions.

The primary goal of RFEnergyHarvester is to facilitate research and development in the field of wireless power transfer. It aims to simplify the process of designing and optimizing RF energy harvesting systems by offering a standardized and extensible simulation environment. Users can leverage the library to predict the amount of energy that can be harvested from a given RF source, assess the efficiency of different harvesting circuit designs, and explore the impact of environmental factors on harvesting performance.

RFEnergyHarvester supports a range of functionalities, such as the modeling of different antenna types, the optimization of impedance matching for maximum power transfer, and the simulation of rectifier non-linearities. It also includes tools for analyzing the energy storage and retrieval capabilities of the system. The library is intended for use by researchers, engineers, and students working on applications such as low-power wireless sensor networks, Internet of Things (IoT) devices, and wearable electronics where battery replacement or charging is impractical. The open-source nature of RFEnergyHarvester encourages community contributions and further development of its features.