/learn/publications/b/blog/posts/rectenna-to-scavenge-energy-from-microwave-ovens-up-to-100wRectenna from Dengyo (via Dengyo) A rectenna is a type of antenna that converts microwave energy into DC. Usually arranged in a &quot;multi element phased array with a mesh pattern reflector element,&quot; a rectenna ends up being directional. RFID is a c...en-USTelligent Community 12https://community.element14.com/learn/publications/b/blog/posts/rectenna-to-scavenge-energy-from-microwave-ovens-up-to-100wMon, 12 Dec 2011 21:09:49 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:5c355771-7b6f-41a0-987b-a03dd8418c8aDAB0<p>Hi Cabe,</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>It would be very interesting to see what affect these devices have on the microwave transmitter.&nbsp; I am not sure if a passive device like this could cause RF scattering or create far field energy distribution affects.&nbsp; There are lots of interesting things that happen when you change a microwaveform structure, especially in free space.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Thanks for the post.</p><p>DAB</p><img src="https://community.element14.com/aggbug?PostID=13275&AppID=45&AppType=Weblog&ContentType=0" width="1" height="1">