• Journal of electromagnetic engineering and science
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• v.13 no.3
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• pp.173-177
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• 2013

This paper presents a new method for analyzing the maximum efficiency of a wireless power transfer (WPT) system with multiple n resonators. The method is based on ABCD matrices and allows transformation of the WPT system with multiple n resonators into a single two-port network system. The general maximum efficiency equation of a WPT system with multiple n resonators is derived using the ABCD matrix. Use of this equation allows placement of the relay resonators for maximum efficiency even though they are asymmetrical. The general maximum efficiency equation and the method of the optimum placement are verified by a full wave simulation. The results show that the method is useful for the analysis of a WPT system with relay resonators.

• The Journal of Korean Institute of Electromagnetic Engineering and Science
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• v.25 no.3
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• pp.304-310
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• 2014

This paper presents the analysis of the coupling coefficient(k), Q value of the resonator, and the optimum loaded resistance at Rx for the magnetically coupled wireless power transmission using two loops(resonators). In addition, the metamaterial, conductor, and the relay methods have been used in order to improve the limitation problem of transmission efficiency by using the figure of merit. We have achieved the increase of transmission efficiency about 11~60 % using the proposed methods by analyzing and comparing the results based on EM simulations.