Power Processing Circuits for Mems Inertial Energy Scavengers

Inertial energy scavengers are self-contained devices which generate power from ambient motion, by electrically damping the internal motion of a suspended proof mass. There are significant challenges in converting the power generated from such devices to useable form, particularly in micro-engineered variants. This paper presents approaches to this power conversion requirement, with emphasis on the cases of electromagnetic and electrostatic transduction.

• Type: Journal
• Year: 2007
• Where: CORR
• Authors: P.-D. Mitcheson, T.-C. Green, Eric M. Yeatman
• Keywords: CORR 2007, Education, Inertial Energy Scavengers, Power Conversion Requirement, Self-contained Devices