A compact meander flexible UHF tag for industrial applications
The objective of this paper is to introduce a novel design for a flexible Ultra-High Frequency tag (UHF tag) through the utilization of the meander line technique (MLA) and loop antenna method. The primary goal is to achieve a compact UHF tag operating at 868 MHz. The physical dimensions of the UHF...
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| author | Latifa El Ahmar Ahmed Errkik Jamal Zbitou Aziz Oukaira Ilham Bouzida Larbi Talbi Ahmed Lakhssassi |
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| description | The objective of this paper is to introduce a novel design for a flexible Ultra-High Frequency tag (UHF tag) through the utilization of the meander line technique (MLA) and loop antenna method. The primary goal is to achieve a compact UHF tag operating at 868 MHz. The physical dimensions of the UHF tag are 110×12×0.1mm3. The proposed UHF tag is manufactured using the inkjet printing method on a polyamide substrate featuring a relative dielectric constant of 3.5, a tangent loss of 0.0027, and a height of 0.0508 mm. Through electromagnetic simulation and validation, the functionality of the proposed UHF tag covers the UHF band ranging from 854.57 to 883.89 MHz, with a bandwidth of 29.32 MHz. The reflection coefficient at 868 MHz is approximately -22.46 dB. The simulated gain measures 1.79 dBi, while the theoretical read range is estimated at 5 m. The UHF tag is produced using silver ink with a thickness of 0.05 mm and assembled using an anisotropic conductive paste (ACP). Subsequent to electromagnetic simulation, the UHF tag’s performance is confirmed through a reading test conducted with a radio frequency identification (RFID) base station. The results are consistent with the theoretical expectations, showcasing a commendable read range of 5 m. To safeguard the UHF tag from challenging environmental conditions, it is enclosed within a polyethylene film (PE). Following encapsulation, the read range decreases to 3 m, making it suitable for RFID applications requiring mid-range capabilities. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-5a1e9b704f864ede8cbbea389702b0cb2024-03-20T06:11:43ZengElseviere-Prime: Advances in Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Energy2772-67112024-03-017100402A compact meander flexible UHF tag for industrial applicationsLatifa El Ahmar0Ahmed Errkik1Jamal Zbitou2Aziz Oukaira3Ilham Bouzida4Larbi Talbi5Ahmed Lakhssassi6Faculté des Sciences et Techniques, LMIET, Hassan First University of Settat, Settat, Morocco; Corresponding author.Faculté des Sciences et Techniques, LMIET, Hassan First University of Settat, Settat, MoroccoLABTIC ENSA of Tangier, University of Abdelmalek Essaadi, Tétouan, 93000, Morocco; ENSA of Tétouan, University of Abdelmalek Essaadi, Tétouan, 93000, MoroccoDepartment of Engineering Computer Science, University of Québec in Outaouais, QC J8X 3X7, Gatineau, CanadaDigitalization & Microelectronics Smart Devices, MAScIR, Benguerir, MoroccoDepartment of Engineering Computer Science, University of Québec in Outaouais, QC J8X 3X7, Gatineau, CanadaDepartment of Engineering Computer Science, University of Québec in Outaouais, QC J8X 3X7, Gatineau, CanadaThe objective of this paper is to introduce a novel design for a flexible Ultra-High Frequency tag (UHF tag) through the utilization of the meander line technique (MLA) and loop antenna method. The primary goal is to achieve a compact UHF tag operating at 868 MHz. The physical dimensions of the UHF tag are 110×12×0.1mm3. The proposed UHF tag is manufactured using the inkjet printing method on a polyamide substrate featuring a relative dielectric constant of 3.5, a tangent loss of 0.0027, and a height of 0.0508 mm. Through electromagnetic simulation and validation, the functionality of the proposed UHF tag covers the UHF band ranging from 854.57 to 883.89 MHz, with a bandwidth of 29.32 MHz. The reflection coefficient at 868 MHz is approximately -22.46 dB. The simulated gain measures 1.79 dBi, while the theoretical read range is estimated at 5 m. The UHF tag is produced using silver ink with a thickness of 0.05 mm and assembled using an anisotropic conductive paste (ACP). Subsequent to electromagnetic simulation, the UHF tag’s performance is confirmed through a reading test conducted with a radio frequency identification (RFID) base station. The results are consistent with the theoretical expectations, showcasing a commendable read range of 5 m. To safeguard the UHF tag from challenging environmental conditions, it is enclosed within a polyethylene film (PE). Following encapsulation, the read range decreases to 3 m, making it suitable for RFID applications requiring mid-range capabilities.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2772671123002978ACPLoopMeander line techniquePolyamideRadiofrequency identificationUHF Tag |
| spellingShingle | Latifa El Ahmar Ahmed Errkik Jamal Zbitou Aziz Oukaira Ilham Bouzida Larbi Talbi Ahmed Lakhssassi A compact meander flexible UHF tag for industrial applications e-Prime: Advances in Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Energy ACP Loop Meander line technique Polyamide Radiofrequency identification UHF Tag |
| title | A compact meander flexible UHF tag for industrial applications |
| title_full | A compact meander flexible UHF tag for industrial applications |
| title_fullStr | A compact meander flexible UHF tag for industrial applications |
| title_full_unstemmed | A compact meander flexible UHF tag for industrial applications |
| title_short | A compact meander flexible UHF tag for industrial applications |
| title_sort | compact meander flexible uhf tag for industrial applications |
| topic | ACP Loop Meander line technique Polyamide Radiofrequency identification UHF Tag |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2772671123002978 |
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