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Precision Power Harvesting via Impedance Matching

Design and implement a high-efficiency power harvesting circuit capable of rectifying and conditioning low-amplitude RF signals from a controlled 2.4GHz source. You must achieve maximum power transfer by dynamically tuning the input impedance to match the antenna source impedance across a varying load, while maintaining a DC output stability within 5% ripple under shifting environmental interference. Document your efficiency curves and the methodology used for your impedance matching network architecture.
Materials: Copper wire for antenna construction, high-frequency Schottky diodes, variable capacitors or varactor diodes, breadboard, multimeter, and an RF signal generator.
Deadline: September 27, 2026
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