Chipless RFID; a Generic Term for Systems That Use RF Energy to Communicate Data
Chipless RFID refers to the RFID (Radio-frequency
identification) tags that do not require a microchip in the transponder.
Chipless RFID can operate with a range greater than 10 meters and up to 256
bits of data, have greater physical performance, and cost one-tenth that of
their silicon chip counterparts. The Japanese giant Hitachi has developed the
world's smallest and thinnest RFID chip. Measuring only 0.15 x 0.15 millimeters
in size and 7.5 micrometers thick, it is a smaller version of the previous
record holder, Hitachi's 0.4 x 0.4 mm Micro-Chip.
Chipless
RFID tags do not use a microchip transponder, instead they use
radiofrequency (RF) energy to communicate data. Some Chipless RFID tags use
plastics or conductive polymers instead of a silicon microchip. Moreover, such
tags have some extraordinary features such as unique signature, magnetically
encoded stripe in banknotes, and microwave reflecting fiber. They are widely
used in item-level tagging, banking cards, and banking cards, among others.
These tags are also used for animal tracking, anti-counterfeiting, smart tickets,
asset tracking, air baggage, and high volume secure documents.
RFIDs offer longer range and ability to be automated, unlike
barcodes that require a human operator for interrogation. RFID systems offer
benefits for businesses of all sizes, allowing them to rapidly improve
efficiency and reduce cost by automating processes and improving utilization of
assets and quality. Therefore, there is an increasing demand for Chipless RFID
in various end-use industries, especially in banking and healthcare sector. For
example, in May 2021, Vubiq Networks (US) announced that it has successfully
modeled its patented millimeter wave RFID technology incorporating polarization
and phase detection.
The result is a Chipless RFID data tag that approaches the
cost of printing a bar code, but with the ability to contain hundreds of data
bits in the size of a postage stamp. Chipless RFID is an evolving wireless
technology for automatic identifications, access controls, tracking, security
and surveillance, logistics, database management, and inventory control.
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