Results for tag: "Microwave Power Transmission"

Microwave power transmission (MPT) refers to the process of transmitting electricity wirelessly using microwave radiation. This technology is an area within electrical engineering that focuses on the ability to transfer electrical energy over distances through the air or vacuum space without the need for wires. MPT is typically realized through the use of microwaves, which are a form of electromagnetic radiation, to transmit power between two points. The typical components of MPT systems include a microwave generator, a transmitting antenna, and a rectenna (rectifying antenna) which receives the microwaves and converts them back into electricity. Applications of microwave power transmission are varied and include powering unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), charging mobile devices wirelessly, and potentially providing a means to transmit energy from space-based solar power stations to Earth. Research in this field is concerned with improving the efficiency, range, and safety of power transfer, as well as addressing regulatory and technical challenges of beam control and the electromagnetic spectrum. Some companies active in the microwave power transmission market are RECTENNA Inc., which specializes in the development of rectifying antennas for wireless power transfer; Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, known for its research and development in the transmission of energy through microwaves; and Powercast Corporation, a pioneer in radio-frequency (RF) wireless power technologies and solutions for power-over-distance applications. Show Less Read more