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Resonator‐enhanced radiating cable for UHF RFID readers
Author(s) -
Putaala Jussi,
Myllymäki Sami,
Kokkonen Mikko,
Jantunen Heli
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
microwave and optical technology letters
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.304
H-Index - 76
eISSN - 1098-2760
pISSN - 0895-2477
DOI - 10.1002/mop.32844
Subject(s) - resonator , ultra high frequency , acoustics , antenna (radio) , dielectric resonator antenna , electrical engineering , helical resonator , conductor , transmission (telecommunications) , materials science , optics , physics , engineering , composite material
An antenna cable for enhancing and adjusting radio coverage is proposed. The presented solution is applied to the UHF RFID range of 866 MHz. With this leaky‐wave antenna cable, radio coverage can be efficient and customizable. A 10 × 100 mm resonator patch is attached on an opening on the cable's outer conductor to improve its radiating properties. The effect of its displacement is studied through simulations and measurements. The alignment affects both resonance frequency and signal strength. One resonator increases the radiated power by 2 dB (37%), multipliable by adding resonators. However, alignment accuracy of millimeters is needed in many cases. The greatest effect in both operating frequency and transmission loss magnitude comes from lifting the resonator from the cable's surface, averagely being 7.6% and 8.6% per mm in measured operating frequency and linear magnitude of S 21 , respectively. Smallest changes are observed when moving the resonator along the cable, being 0.8% and 0.7% per mm, respectively.