Active V-band modulated backscatter tag

Cantú, H.I., Cumming, D.R.S. and Drysdale, T.D. (2011) Active V-band modulated backscatter tag. Microwave and Optical Technology Letters, 53(7), pp. 1613-1615. (doi: 10.1002/mop.26067)

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Abstract

We report the measurement of modulated backscatter produced by a Schottky diode and a printed patch antenna array at V-band (58.75 GHz). The tag was fabricated on a liquid crystalline polymer substrate that is used as the dielectric film and as a carrier for the diode that is wire bonded to the surface of the array. An inexpensive commercial V-band transceiver chipset was successfully used to detect modulated backscatter when the diode was switched at kHz frequencies, demonstrating that the effect is strong enough to be used in commercial applications requiring lightweight, wearable transponders.

Item Type:Articles
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Cumming, Professor David and Drysdale, Dr Timothy
Authors: Cantú, H.I., Cumming, D.R.S., and Drysdale, T.D.
College/School:College of Science and Engineering > School of Engineering > Electronics and Nanoscale Engineering
Journal Name:Microwave and Optical Technology Letters
ISSN:0895-2477
Published Online:22 April 2011

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