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Optimizing Processes with RFID and Auto ID, 2009

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2 <strong>RF<strong>ID</strong></strong> technology<br />

Fig. 2.7 Passive UHF <strong>RF<strong>ID</strong></strong> system<br />

As opposed to the inductive systems where the magnetic field component<br />

is primarily used, the passive UHF systems are characterized by<br />

genuine electromagnetic coupling: both electrical <strong>and</strong> magnetic components<br />

are emitted. In order to be able to achieve ranges of five<br />

meters <strong>and</strong> more, a transmission output of 2 watts or more is required<br />

(regionally restricted by legal regulations). Normally, a dipole<br />

antenna is used in the transponder that couples in the wave <strong>and</strong> feeds<br />

the signal to the chip where it is rectified <strong>and</strong> provides current (Fig.<br />

2.7). The achievable energy is very low, making modern, low-power<br />

circuit designs necessary in order to be able to use the principle at all.<br />

The transponder’s response signal is transmitted to the reader via<br />

modulated backscatter. At the same time, the chip varies the antenna’s<br />

impedance in the modulation cycle <strong>and</strong> its reflection properties<br />

as a result. Therefore, effective data transfer takes place by reflecting<br />

the signal that is transmitted. The reader must transmit an unmodulated<br />

signal (CW, continuous wave), while the transponder responds.<br />

Systems <strong>with</strong> inductive coupling in the UHF range<br />

The magnetic field component is also used in the UHF range by a new<br />

technology. The term Near Field Communication (NFC) is often used,<br />

indicating the use of the near field, which is similar to the inductive<br />

systems in the LF range. Observe the danger of confusion <strong>with</strong> the<br />

data transmission st<strong>and</strong>ard NFC, which is based on an <strong>RF<strong>ID</strong></strong> air interface<br />

(ISO 14443) [1]. Several advantages are achieved by using inductive<br />

coupling, such as non-sensitivity to water <strong>and</strong> a clearly limited<br />

32<br />

DSP<br />

UHF reader device<br />

~<br />

Transmission signal<br />

Receive signal<br />

Antenna<br />

Transponder<br />

Antenna,<br />

e.g. dipole,<br />

length typ. λ/2<br />

~ 15 cm<br />

Chip

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