Design of an FPGA-Based RF Link for Data and Power Transfer

Downhole drilling is very expensive, and the need for reliable in-hole oil drilling equipment is great. In some instances, operating costs may lie in the range of several $100,000 per day. More specifically, the goal here is to replace a link that is now hard-wired with one that operates over a small gap without a physical connection and will provide power and full-duplex data communications. Simp...