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Abstract

In this paper, a folded slot active tag antenna for 5.8 GHz radio frequency identification (RFID) applications is presented. It consists of an inverted U-shaped monopole radiator fed by a coplanar waveguide (CPW) feed line and extended ground planes. A 10 dB return loss bandwidth of 5.65-6.55 GHz is achieved. The overall volume of the presented antenna is 10.7×11×1.6 mm³. A good agreement between the simulated and measured results is observed. The antenna has an omnidirectional radiation pattern at 5.8 GHz frequency which makes it suitable for RFID applications. It has advantages of compact dimensions and wider bandwidth than previously reported structures.

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Dr. Sudhir Bhaskar

Dr. Sarthak Singhal

Mr. Amit Kumar Singh