Abstract: A rectenna includes (a) a multi-band multi-channel (MBMC) matching network, and/or (b) an adaptively reconfigurable rectifier or a breakdown-protected rectifier. An MBMC matching network includes a plurality of T-shaped transmission line matching structures coupled in series. An adaptively reconfigurable rectifier circuit includes a low input power rectifying portion, a high input power rectifying portion, and a set of transistors configured for selectively and automatically transitioning the adaptively reconfigurable rectifier between a low input power operating configuration and a high input RF power operating configuration, in a manner correlated with input RF power level. A breakdown-protected rectifier includes a transistor-protected diode structure having a diode coupled to a transistor in a manner that protects the diode from direct exposure to negative voltages that would ordinarily cause the diode to break down in the absence of the transistor.

Abstract: A rectenna includes (a) a multi-band multi-channel (MBMC) matching network, and/or (b) an adaptively reconfigurable rectifier or a breakdown-protected rectifier. An MBMC matching network includes a plurality of T-shaped transmission line matching structures coupled in series. An adaptively reconfigurable rectifier circuit includes a low input power rectifying portion, a high high input power rectifying portion, and a set of transistors configured for selectively and automatically transitioning the adaptively reconfigurable rectifier between a low input power operating configuration and a high input RF power operating configuration, in a manner correlated with input RF power level. A breakdown-protected rectifier includes a transistor-protected diode structure having a diode coupled to a transistor in a manner that protects the diode from direct exposure to negative voltages that would ordinarily cause the diode to break down in the absence of the transistor.