Dual-band impedance-matching networks based on split-ring resonators for applications in RF identification (RFID)

This paper is focused on the design of dual-band impedance-matching networks of interest in RF identification (RFID) systems. By cascading an impedance-matching network between the chip and antenna, the performance of the RFID tags can be improved. The main aim of this study is to demonstrate the po...

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Autores: Paredes Marco, Ferran|||0000-0002-7252-1169, Zamora González, Gerard|||0000-0001-6609-8643, Bonache Albacete, Jordi|||0000-0002-7225-5737, Martín, Ferran|||0000-0002-1494-9167
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Fecha de publicación:2010
País:España
Institución:Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
Repositorio:Dipòsit Digital de Documents de la UAB
Idioma:inglés
OAI Identifier:oai:ddd.uab.cat:288465
Acceso en línea:https://ddd.uab.cat/record/288465
https://dx.doi.org/urn:doi:10.1109/TMTT.2010.2045449
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:Dual-band
Split Ring Resonators
Radiofrequency Identification (RFID)
Impedance Matching Networks
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Sumario:This paper is focused on the design of dual-band impedance-matching networks of interest in RF identification (RFID) systems. By cascading an impedance-matching network between the chip and antenna, the performance of the RFID tags can be improved. The main aim of this study is to demonstrate the possibility of designing such networks by means of split-ring resonators coupled to microstrip transmission lines. These resonators are especially useful in this design since their equivalent circuit substantially simplifies the parameter calculation of the matching network. Dual-band conjugate matching at two different frequencies, f1=867 MHz and f2=915 MHz, corresponding to the assigned bands for UHF RFID in Europe and the U.S., respectively, is demonstrated. The main difficulty for the synthesis of these dual-band matching networks relies on the proximity of f1 and f2 . Although the chip impedance cannot be considered a design parameter, the network design can be alleviated by allowing certain flexibility in the antenna stage. The fabricated prototype, a dual-band impedance-matching network based on split-ring resonators and loaded with a slot antenna, was characterized by measuring its reflection coefficient. The results reveal that conjugate matching at the above-cited frequencies for the chip impedance under consideration is achieved.