@article{(Open Science Index):https://publications.waset.org/pdf/10004837, title = {Parametrization of Piezoelectric Vibration Energy Harvesters for Low Power Embedded Systems}, author = {Yannick Verbelen and Tim Dekegel and Ann Peeters and Klara Stinders and Niek Blondeel and Sam De Winne and An Braeken and Abdellah Touhafi}, country = {}, institution = {}, abstract = {Matching an embedded electronic application with a cantilever vibration energy harvester remains a difficult endeavour due to the large number of factors influencing the output power. In the presented work, complementary balanced energy harvester parametrization is used as a methodology for simplification of harvester integration in electronic applications. This is achieved by a dual approach consisting of an adaptation of the general parametrization methodology in conjunction with a straight forward harvester benchmarking strategy. For this purpose, the design and implementation of a suitable user friendly cantilever energy harvester benchmarking platform is discussed. Its effectiveness is demonstrated by applying the methodology to a commercially available Mide V21BL vibration energy harvester, with excitation amplitude and frequency as variables.}, journal = {International Journal of Energy and Power Engineering}, volume = {10}, number = {6}, year = {2016}, pages = {798 - 805}, ee = {https://publications.waset.org/pdf/10004837}, url = {https://publications.waset.org/vol/114}, bibsource = {https://publications.waset.org/}, issn = {eISSN: 1307-6892}, publisher = {World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology}, index = {Open Science Index 114, 2016}, }