Paper-Based RFID-Enabled Wireless Platforms for Sensing Applications

Abstract

Abstract-In this paper, the feasibility of inkjet printing of circuit and microwave structures on paper-based substrates is investigated for the first time in the implementation of a complete low-cost wireless platform for sensors. First, the system-level design of the module including the amplifier characterization were carried out to ensure optimum performance of the sensor modules in the UHF bands used in RF identification communication. These results were then used to design two different antenna structures, which are printed on paper along with their respective circuit layouts using inket-printing technology. Different techniques were investigated for the assembly of circuit components on the silver printed layouts. Finally, wireless link measurements on the assembled prototypes verified the good performance on the wireless and sensing sides.

Progress Towards the First Wireless Sensor Networks Consisting of Inkjet-Printed, Paper-Based RFID-Enabled Sensor Tags

“…They can be folded and tapered for more compact size and wider bandwidth [8] leading to configuration similar to the tapering U-shaped half-wavelength dipole structure [9] that is used in one of the wireless sensor modules, presented in Fig. 3, due to its compactness capability to allow for the placement of circuit components in close proximity.…”

“…À111 dBm) [19], [20] while keeping clear the first Fresnel zone [9]. An RFID reader with an antenna of 6-dBi gain was used to measure this range [18].…”

Nanotechnology Enables Wireless Gas Sensing

“…Two major challenges for such applications are the choice of the materials and advanced module-level integration capabilities. Previous research has demonstrated the successful development of fully inkjet-printed RFID modules on paper [50]- [51]. Still, most of these efforts lack a discussion of the challenges involved in the integration of practical sensors on these low-cost substrate RFID tags.…”

Co-design of flip chip interconnection with anisotropic conductive adhesives and inkjet-printed circuits for paper-based RFID tags

“…Driven by the increasing demands for low-cost, flexible, and environment-friendly RFID systems, paper, as one of the best and cheapest organicsubstrate candidates, attracts more and more attention of researchers [1] [2]. Compared with other substrates such as FR4, paper has several advantages.…”

“…Compared with other substrates such as FR4, paper has several advantages. It is biodegradable and could undergo high-efficiency reel-to-reel process, which means it can be used for mass production at low-cost [1]. Inkjet printing, as an efficient direct-write printing method, can be used to print electronics on paper substrates [2].…”