WSEAS Transactions on Circuits and Systems
Print ISSN: 1109-2734, E-ISSN: 2224-266X
Volume 23, 2024
A Study for Energy-Efficient NFC-RFID Tag Antennas Used in Asset Management Applications
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Abstract: The development of Near Field Communication (NFC) and Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)
systems have seen significant advancements in recent years, driven by the need for secure, efficient, and
interoperable solutions. This paper describes the design workflow, including theoretical backgrounds,
simulations, and measurements of the passive planar antenna tags for asset management applications.
According to theoretical formulations, the shape and dimensions of the antenna affect the quality of the NFC
transmission because these parameters directly influence the antenna’s coil inductance. We have considered
two distinctive designs according to the ISO/IEC 14443 standard and the NXP Semiconductors guide for
“Class 3” and “Class 6” antennas based on the NFC Forum Type 2 Tag specifications (NTAG). The optimal
design results have been further used in manufacturing and validated through electrical characterization and
measurements. An energy efficiency assessment has been conducted based on the proposed design and
measurements. Finally, the fabricated NTAG prototype was integrated into an NFC Asset Management
Application, and a conclusion and discussions on the obtained results and future development are presented.
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Keywords: Energy efficiency, Antenna Theory, Antenna Design Procedure, Smart Sensor, NTAG, RFID
Tag, Measurement Methods, Inventory Management
Pages: 324-332
DOI: 10.37394/23201.2024.23.32