CCEN 711 Energy Harvesting and Interface Circuits for Electronic Systems
This course delves into the principles and operations of energy harvesting sources, bolstering energy resources and management for mobile devices. It covers Solar, triboelectric, piezoelectric, and thermoelectric energies. Topics include harvester impact, power transfer via conduction or RF, and interface circuits (DC to DC and AC to DC) for each source. The course explores energy conversion methods and mixer circuit design. Emphasis is on power management for efficiency. Additionally, it examines task management in operating systems (RTOS) for optimized energy performance. Students engage in research and simulations, focusing on energy harvesting, conversion, and management.