ABSTRACT
Contents 8.1 Introduction................................................................................................. 216 8.2 Applications of Direct ME Eect ............................................................. 218
8.2.1 Magnetic Sensors ........................................................................... 219 8.2.1.1 Sensor Design and Characterization .......................... 219 8.2.1.2 Noise Contribution and Reduction ............................ 224
8.2.2 Energy Harvesters ......................................................................... 225 8.2.2.1 ME-Based Magnetic Energy Harvester ..................... 227 8.2.2.2 ME-Based Mechanical Vibration
Energy Harvester ........................................................... 229 8.2.2.3 Dual-Phase ME Energy Harvester .............................. 230 8.2.2.4 Self-Biased ME Energy Harvester ............................... 232
8.2.3 ME Transformers and Gyrators .................................................. 233 8.2.4 Other Active Devices Based on Direct ME Eect ....................234
