Abstract
The first-ever reported Gbps backscatter transmission is presented at millimeter-wave frequencies, extremely expanding the potential of backscatter radio as a low-energy, low-complexity communication platform. Minimal front-ends are implemented that can be used for multi-gigabit communication and RF sensing, achieving scattering frequencies of at least 4 GHz away from a carrier center frequency of 24 GHz. The significantly wideband operation of these minimal communicators will enable broadband wireless transmission with less than 0.15 pJ/bit front-end energy consumption at 4 Gbps and sensing with an extensive number of low-power sensors. The front-ends are additively manufactured using inkjet printing on flexible substrates that can be directly integrated with wearables for challenging mobile applications in 5G and the Internet of Things (IoT).
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | 2017 IEEE MTT-S International Microwave Symposium (IMS) |
Publisher | IEEE |
Pages | 812-815 |
Number of pages | 4 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9781509063604 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 5 Oct 2017 |
Event | 2017 IEEE MTT-S International Microwave Symposium 2018 - Honololu, United States Duration: 4 Jun 2017 → 9 Jun 2017 |
Conference
Conference | 2017 IEEE MTT-S International Microwave Symposium 2018 |
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Abbreviated title | IMS 2017 |
Country/Territory | United States |
City | Honololu |
Period | 4/06/17 → 9/06/17 |
Keywords
- 5G
- Backscatter radio
- Flexible printed electronics
- Gbps
- Internet of Things (IoT)
- Millimeter-wave
- Wearable RF sensors
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Radiation
- Condensed Matter Physics
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering