Radio Frequency IDentification (RFID) stores and retrieves data using devices called RFID tags: objects attached to or incorporated into a product, animal or person which communicate with an RFID reader or interrogator. This book proposes a linear two-port model for an N-stage modified-Greinacher full wave rectifier, predicting the overall conversion efficiency at low power levels where the diodes are operating near their threshold voltage. Included is an experimental procedure to measure how impedance modulation in the tag affects the signal at the reader, and a useful tool for choosing the most appropriate impedances.

Radio Frequency IDentification (RFID) stores and retrieves data using devices called RFID tags: objects attached to or incorporated into a product, animal or person which communicate with an RFID reader or interrogator. This book proposes a linear two-port model for an N-stage modified-Greinacher full wave rectifier, predicting the overall conversion efficiency at low power levels where the diodes are operating near their threshold voltage. Included is an experimental procedure to measure how impedance modulation in the tag affects the signal at the reader, and a useful tool for choosing the most appropriate impedances.

This book provides an insight into the 'hot' field of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Systems In this book, the authors provide an insight into the field of RFID systems with an emphasis on networking aspects and research challenges related to passive Ultra High Frequency (UHF) RFID systems. The book reviews various algorithms, protocols and design solutions that have been developed within the area, including most recent advances. In addition, authors cover a wide range of recognized problems in RFID industry, striking a balance between theoretical and practical coverage. Limitations of the technology and state-of-the-art solutions are identified and new research opportunities are addressed. Finally, the book is authored by experts and respected researchers in the field and every chapter is peer reviewed. Key Features: Provides the most comprehensive analysis of networking aspects of RFID systems, including tag identification protocols and reader anti-collision algorithms Covers in detail major research problems of passive UHF systems such as improving reading accuracy, reading range and throughput Analyzes other "hot topics" including localization of passive RFID tags, energy harvesting, simulator and emulator design, security and privacy Discusses design of tag antennas, tag and reader circuits for passive UHF RFID systems Presents EPCGlobal architecture framework, middleware and protocols Includes an accompanying website with PowerPoint slides and solutions to the problems http://www.site.uottawa.ca/~mbolic/RFIDBook/ This book will be an invaluable guide for researchers and graduate students in electrical engineering and computer science, and researchers and developers in telecommunication industry.

This book concerns a new paradigm in the field of UHF RFID systems: the positive exploitation of nonlinear signals generated by the chips integrated into the RFID tags. After having recalled the main principles in RFID technology and its current challenges notably with the emergence of Internet of Things or the smart connected environments, the purpose is to focus on the presence of nonlinearities produced by the nonlinear circuits of RFID chips: effects, nuisances and solutions but also and especially use of the phenomena. The presentation covers all aspects from the characterization of the nonlinear behavior of RFID tags and the associated platforms (distinguishing conducted and radiated measurement) to the design of new types of tags where nonlinearities are exploited in order to offer new capabilities or enhanced performance.

UHF passive RFID is a wide and continuously growing technology. As such, it is becoming increasingly important to develop highly efficient and inexpensive RFID systems. Presently available RFID tags utilize MAC protocols that are highly susceptible to noise, inefficiently utilize interrogator power, and in the case of CDMA-based RFID, require internal power sources. There exists a need to develop passive RFID systems that efficiently use interrogator power, are robust in high noise environments, and can simultaneously read multiple RFID tags. This thesis develops the background of currently available RFID protocols with a focus on CDMA-based RFID protocols, analyzes their trade-offs, and provides a novel protocol (Bitwise CDMA) to overcome several of the disadvantages of CDMA-based systems while maintaining the benefits of such systems. The framework for inexpensive UHF RFID tag research and development is also discussed as currently available tools are limited in functionality and/or prohibitively expensive.

The emergence of passive ultra-high frequency (UHF) radio-frequency identification (RFID) systems has led to the annual production of RFID tags in the billions. Two graphite-based solutions developed at the Limerick Pulp and Paper Research Centre (LPPRC) were identified as possible candidates to achieve a more environmentally conscious tag with less complex manufacturing methods compared to what is currently available on the market. These materials are almost entirely composed of carbon and can be formed onto a biodegradable paper substrate using relatively simple methods. The materials’ intrinsic properties are characterized and a simulation profile is created to aid in the design of an optimized tag antenna. Conductivities of 600 S/m and 39,000 S/m are measured for the two graphite-ink and exfoliated-graphite based papers, respectively. Anechoic chamber read range measurements are performed using a commercial RFID reader. Maximum theoretical read ranges for prototype tags built using graphite-ink and exfoliated-graphite based papers are found to be 2.26 m and 6.83 m, respectively. Comparison of graphite-based tag prototypes and a commercial tag suggests that they are suitable for applications where the benefits of manufacturability and bio-degradability outweigh the disadvantage of a large antenna footprint. Six total designs with varying read ranges, complexities, sizes, and materials are found.