Title :
A novel “Green” inkjet-printed Z-shaped monopole antenna for RFID applications
Author :
Konstas, Zissis ; Rida, Amin ; Vyas, Rushi ; Katsibas, Konstantinos ; Uzunoglu, Nikolaos ; Tentzeris, Manos M.
Author_Institution :
Microwave & Fiber Opt. Lab., Nat. Tech. Univ. of Athens, Athens
Abstract :
In this paper, a novel ldquogreenrdquo inkjet-printed antenna for UHF radio frequency identification (RFID) tags is presented. A slotted Z-shaped monopole configuration is selected and fabricated using inkjet-printing technology on a flexible, low-cost paper substrate utilizing a simple, fast, and environmentally friendly process. The design characteristics of the antenna are verified and the simulated results are compared with measurements showing good agreement.
Keywords :
microstrip antennas; monopole antennas; radiofrequency identification; slot antennas; RFID applications; UHF radio frequency identification tag; green inkjet-printed Z-shaped monopole antenna; low-cost paper substrate; slotted Z-shaped monopole configuration; Broadband antennas; Dielectric substrates; Dipole antennas; Impedance; Loaded antennas; Printing; RFID tags; Radiofrequency identification; UHF antennas; Wireless sensor networks;
Conference_Titel :
Antennas and Propagation, 2009. EuCAP 2009. 3rd European Conference on
Conference_Location :
Berlin
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-4753-4
Electronic_ISBN :
978-3-00-024573-2
