Investigation of Adaptive Matching Methods for Near-Field Wireless Power Transfer

TLDR

Near‑field wireless power transfer requires adaptive matching to achieve effective power transfer. The study investigates adaptive matching methods and proposes a modified frequency‑tracking approach to extend high‑efficiency transmission range. The authors analyze impedance and resonant frequency versus coupling distance, compare efficiencies of simultaneous conjugate matching and frequency tracking, and introduce a modified frequency‑tracking scheme. Effective adaptive matching is achieved by tracking the split resonant frequency, and experimental results confirm the theoretical predictions.

Abstract

Adaptive matching methods for a wireless power transfer system in the near-field region are investigated. The impedance and resonant frequency characteristic of a near-field power transfer system are analyzed according to coupling distance. In the near-field region, adaptive matching is necessary to achieve an effective power transfer. We compare the power transfer efficiencies of several schemes including simultaneous conjugate matching and frequency tracking. It is found that effective adaptive matching can be easily achieved by tracking the split resonant frequency. In addition, a modified frequency tracking method is proposed to extend the range over which the power is transmitted with high efficiency. The experimental results are in agreement with the theoretical results.