Electronic Science and Technology ›› 2024, Vol. 37 ›› Issue (12): 17-23.doi: 10.16180/j.cnki.issn1007-7820.2024.12.003

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An Asymmetric Voltage Interface Circuit for Strong Coupling Piezoelectric Energy Harvesters

SHEN Xingfeng, YUAN Tianchen, YANG Jian, SONG Ruigang   

  1. School of Urban Rail Transit,Shanghai University of Engineering Science,Shanghai 201620,China
  • Received:2023-04-10 Online:2024-12-15 Published:2024-12-16
  • Supported by:
    National Natural Science Foundation of China(11802170);National Natural Science Foundation of China(51575334);Shanghai“Chenguang”Project(18CG66)

Abstract:

The S-SSHI(Series Synchronous Switch Harvesting Interface Circuit), P-SSHI(Parallel Synchronous Switch Harvesting Interface Circuit ), and SECE(Synchronous Charge Extraction Interface Circuit) obtain higher output voltage and harvested power than the FB(Full-Wave Rectifier Bridge) in weakly coupled piezoelectric energy harvesting system. The S-SSHI, P-SSHI, and SECE interface circuits do not have an obvious effect gain on output voltage under strong coupling systems. To solve this problem, an asymmetric voltage interface circuit is proposed in this study. The circuit consists of a single voltage detection switch and a full wave rectifier bridge. When the charging capacitor voltage approaches the open-circuit voltage of the PEH(Piezoelectric Energy Harvester), the PEH voltage begins to be biased. The maximum output voltage of the asymmetric voltage interface circuit is higher than FB because of the bias voltage, so the asymmetric voltage interface circuit can improve the harvested energy. The simulation results of asymmetric voltage interface circuit are consistent with the experimental results. The captured energy of the asymmetric voltage interface circuit is 0.532 J under the strong coupling system. The captured energy of the asymmetric voltage interface circuit is 147% higher than FB and 75% higher than other improved interface circuits.

Key words: piezoelectric energy harvesting, interface circuit, capture energy, captured energy power, asymmetric voltage, series synchronous switch, parallel synchronous switch, synchronous charge extraction

CLC Number: 

  • TN86