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Micromachined silicon Generator for Harvesting Power from Vibrations

Beeby, S. P., Tudor, M. J., Koukharenko, E., White, N. M., O'Donnell, T., Saha, C., Kulkarni, S. and Roy, S. (2004) Micromachined silicon Generator for Harvesting Power from Vibrations. In: The 4th International Workshop on Micro and Nanotechnology for Power Generation and Energy Conversion Applications (PowerMEMS 2004), 28-30th November 2004, Kyoto, Japan. pp. 104-107.

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Abstract

This paper describes the design, simulation and fabrication of an electromagnetic device for generating electrical energy from vibrations. A range of dimensions has been simulated using ANSYS in order to determine natural frequencies and material
stresses. A 300µm wide paddle beam gives a natural frequency of 6.4 kHz for the mode of operation and induced stresses at maximum amplitudes are well within material limits. Ansoft's Maxwell 2D has been used to predict the voltages generated and an integrated electroplated coil of 71 turns produces 0.38V with no load. Devices are currently being fabricated and the process
is described.

Creators:S P Beeby, M J Tudor, E Koukharenko, N M White, T O'Donnell, C Saha, S Kulkarni, S Roy
Item Type:Conference or Workshop Item
Keywords:Vibration energy harvesting, MEMS energy generator
Research Group:Electronic Systems and Devices Group
Deposited On:08 Feb 2005 by Beeby, Steve
ID Code:10483
Last Modified:07 Jan 2010 03:07
Performance Indicator:EZ~08~04~04
Citations:Google Scholar: 18

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