Long range passive wireless MEMS-based inclination or acceleration sensor utilizing the intermodulation communication principle

Jinsong Song, Nadine Pesonen, Ville Viikari

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    Abstract

    The intermodulation communication principle has recently been developed to wirelessly read out passive sensors' data. The advantages over other passive wireless techniques include significant reading distances and the possibility of using different sensor elements while complying with frequency regulations. In this paper, we describe a MEMS-based passive wireless transponder relying on the intermodulation communication principle and applied to inclinometer or accelerometer measurements. The transponder operates at the UHF band and provides ± 1 g acceleration and ± 90 degrees inclination range within a reading distance of several meters.
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationIEEE International Wireless Symposium (IWS 2014)
    PublisherIEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers
    Number of pages4
    ISBN (Print)978-1-4799-3403-4
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2014
    MoE publication typeA4 Article in a conference publication
    EventIEEE International Wireless Symposium, IWS 2014 - Xi'an, China
    Duration: 24 Mar 201426 Mar 2014

    Conference

    ConferenceIEEE International Wireless Symposium, IWS 2014
    Abbreviated titleIWS 2014
    Country/TerritoryChina
    CityXi'an
    Period24/03/1426/03/14

    Keywords

    • intermodulation
    • mixers
    • RFID
    • wireless sensors

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