Highly sensitive passive radio frequency identification based sensor systems

J. Wissenwasser, M. Vellekoop, R. Heer

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Abstract

A novel platform for sensor applications based on radio frequency (rf) identification technology, where passive tags are powered by the rf-field of a reader, is presented. The sophisticated energy harvesting system of the tag enables a blanking of the rf-field for a defined period, while supplying the tag electronics with a highly stable voltage and a power of 25 mW for 100 ms. During this time, span measurements can be performed without interferences of the rf-field. The presented tags work without batteries and are designed for impedance measurements on microbiological cell cultures under physiological relevant conditions as well as in harsh environments. © 2010 American Institute of Physics.
Original languageEnglish
JournalReview of Scientific Instruments
Volume81
Issue number2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2010
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Energy harvesting systems
  • Harsh environment
  • Highly sensitive
  • Identification technology
  • Impedance measurement
  • Passive tags
  • Radio frequencies
  • Sensor applications
  • Sensor systems
  • Energy harvesting
  • Radio frequency identification (RFID)
  • Radio waves
  • Sensors
  • Cell culture

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