Transcutaneous energy transmission system with full wave Class E rectifier

摘要

A transcutaneous energy transmission system (TETS) including a Class E full wave low dv/dt rectifier in the implantable receiver circuit. The TETS provides power for any kind of implantable device requiring a source of DC power for operation. The Class E full wave low dv/dt rectifier provides efficient conversion of radio frequency power to direct current power. Another embodiment of a TETS includes a Class E full wave low dv/dt rectifier with circuitry for synchronous rectification. A receiver circuit including a Class E full wave low dv/dt rectifier configured for use with a transmitter circuit is also disclosed.