Axial magnetic quadrupole mode of dielectric resonator for omnidirectional wireless power transfer

Abstract

To achieve omnidirectional wireless power transfer (WPT) with high efficiency, a high Q-factor transmitter generating homogeneous magnetic field is crucial. Traditionally, orthogonal coils of different shapes are used to realize transmitters. In this paper, we develop an omnidirectional magnetic resonant WPT system based on a dielectric disk resonator with colossal permittivity and low loss operating at the axial magnetic quadrupole mode. The constant power transfer efficiency of 88% at the frequency of 157 MHz over the transfer distance of 3 cm for all azimuth angles of a receiver is experimentally demonstrated. The possibility of multi-receivers charging is also studied demonstrating a total efficiency of 90% regardless of azimuth angle between two receivers with respect to the transmitting disk resonator. The minimized exposure of biological tissues to the electric and magnetic fields as well as a low specific absorption rate is observed that makes the WPT system safer for charging with higher input power.