UHF RFID TAG CHARACTERIZATION : OVERVIEW AND STATE-OFTHE-ART

In this paper, we present an overview of UHF RFID tag performance characterization. We review the link budget of RFID system, explain different tag performance characteristics, and describe various testing methods. We also review state-of-the art test systems present on the market today.

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