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The efficiency of an energy rectifier is dependent on both input power and loading condition. In this work, to maximize the rectifier efficiency, we present a low-complexity numerical method based on an analytical rectifier model to calculate the optimal load for different rectifier topologies, including half-wave and voltage-multipliers, without needing time-consuming simulations. The method is based on a simplified analytical rectifier model based on the diode equivalent circuit including parasitic parameters. Furthermore, by using Lambert-W function and the perturbation method, closed-form solutions are given for low-input power cases. The method is validated by means of both simulations and measurements. Extensive transient simulation results using different diodes (Skyworks SMS7630 and Avago HSMS285x) and frequency bands (400 MHz, 900 MHz, and 2.4 GHz) are provided for validation of the method. A 400 MHz 1- and 2-stage voltage multiplier are designed and fabricated, and measurements are conducted. Different input signals are used when validating the proposed methods, including the single sinewave signal and the multisine signal. 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