Hexagonal open loop resonators employing frequency shift coding for Chipless RFID tag applications

Authors

  • A I Harikrishnan Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences, Coimbatore
  • T. Mary Neebha
  • M Sumi

Abstract

A novel, high surface encoding capacity compact planar multiresonator tailored for Chipless RFID tag applications is discussed in this article. The tag consists of three hexagonal open loop resonators that are etched on the ground plane of a 50Ω microstrip transmission line. It operates within the frequency range of 2.12 GHz to 5.45 GHz, with a bandwidth of 3.33 GHz. Frequency Shift Coding is employed to record the tag's identification in the spectral domain. A maximum of 343 distinct code words can be generated utilizing three resonators.  A notable feature of this tag is its capability to achieve distinct resonating frequencies by adjusting the overall dimensions of the slot. The tag prototype is designed and fabricated on an RT5880 lossy substrate, characterized by loss tangent of 0.0009 and dielectric constant of 2.2. Experimental data from actual prototypes are presented to verify the dependability of the suggested design

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Published

2025-10-13

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Antennas, Radars and Radiowave Propagation