Experimentally verified numerical model for asymmetric ferrite core wireless power transfer with on-chip interfacing circuits

Abstract

This paper presents a novel numerical model for asymmetric ferrite core wireless power transfer, which has been experimentally verified. The research focuses on addressing the challenge of reducing the resonance frequency in wireless power transfer technology, particularly for cost reduction in power transfer systems. To achieve this, a toroidal ferrite core is utilized to decrease the self-resonant frequency, and the transmission parameter is measured using a vector network analyzer. Inductive wireless power transfer designs operating at MHz frequencies often suffer from low current efficiency due to the quality factor of the resonant coils. To overcome this limitation, finite element analysis is employed to optimize the cross-sectional area of the inductors, specifically for high-frequency wireless power transfer. The results demonstrate the effectiveness of the optimized coils, achieving an impressive transfer efficiency of nearly 98% at 5 cm, with an operating frequency of 21.6 MHz. Furthermore, the system is enhanced with a CMOS-based interfacing circuit, designed to enable system-on-chip power transfer for Internet of Things (IoT) applications. This integrated system design contributes to the advancement of wireless power transfer technology by not only addressing resonance frequency reduction but also proposing a cost-effective and efficient solution for power transfer in IoT applications.