Summary
UHF RFID tags have demonstrated considerable degradation of performance when being attached to products. Absorption, reflection, detuning, and other RF effects decrease the sensitivity of the tags. We are presenting an UHF RFID measurement and performance evaluation test system, which allows for evaluations of designs of labels and ICs. Furthermore, it provides means for quantifying tag performance in various applications through measurements and tests.
Zusammenfassung
UHF RFID Tags zeigen eine beachtliche Verschlechterung der Leistung, sobald sie an Objekten angebracht werden. Absorption, Reflexion, Verstimmung und andere RF-Effekte vermindern die Transponder-Sensitivität. Es wird ein UHF RFID-Mess- und Leistungsevaluationstestsystem vorgestellt, welches bei der Evaluierung von Labeldesigns und ICs zur Anwendung kommt.
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Derbek, V., Steger, C., Weiss, R. et al. A UHF RFID measurement and evaluation test system. Elektrotech. Inftech. 124, 384–390 (2007). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00502-007-0482-z
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