Parylene-C passivation and effects on rectennas' wireless power transfer performance

Camille Cooper; Keisharra Eldridge; Min Hyuck Kim; Hargsoon Yoon; Sang H. Choi; Kyo D. Song

doi:10.1117/12.2045384

16 April 2014 Parylene-C passivation and effects on rectennas' wireless power transfer performance

Camille Cooper, Keisharra Eldridge, Min Hyuck Kim, Hargsoon Yoon, Sang H. Choi, Kyo D. Song

Proceedings Volume 9060, Nanosensors, Biosensors, and Info-Tech Sensors and Systems 2014; 90601A (2014) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2045384
Event: SPIE Smart Structures and Materials + Nondestructive Evaluation and Health Monitoring, 2014, San Diego, California, United States

Abstract

In this study, the effect of Parylene-C coated as a passivation layer on various rectennas is investigated in terms of their wireless power transfer performance. A passivation has been used for protection of rectenna circuits and their packaging in order for protection of the circuit elements and electrical insulation. Especially, wireless power receiving rectennas attached on sensors or on moving vehicles such as airship needs proper protection while they are exposed to harsh environment. In this research, a layer of Parylene-C thin film is used for passivation on rectennas and electromagnetic coupling by the coating is assessed by the measurement of receiving power levels. In this research, an electrochemical analysis method will also be introduced to measure the degree of water protection by a Parylene-C layer.

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Camille Cooper, Keisharra Eldridge, Min Hyuck Kim, Hargsoon Yoon, Sang H. Choi, and Kyo D. Song "Parylene-C passivation and effects on rectennas' wireless power transfer performance", Proc. SPIE 9060, Nanosensors, Biosensors, and Info-Tech Sensors and Systems 2014, 90601A (16 April 2014); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2045384

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