Design and development of the first entirely paper-based wireless sensor module

In this paper, the feasibility of inkjet printing process for the development of a ldquoSystem-on-Paperrdquo RF system was demonstrated for the first time. The process of designing a wireless transmitting sensor module entirely on paper was outlined and its performance was measured. The measured sensor results show good agreement with the manufacturerpsilas specs. The relatively higher heat insulation of paper and silver ink to temperature changes compared to other conductors and packaging materials makes it an ideal substrate for housing sensors, as well as numerous ldquogreenrdquo RF modules.