UHF RFID localization system based on a phased array antenna

This paper presents new experimental results of angle of arrival (AoA) measurements for localizing passive RFID tags in the UHF frequency range. The localization system is based on the principle of a phased array with electronic beam steering mechanism. This approach has been successfully applied within a UHF RFID system and it allows the precise determination of the angle and the position of small passive RFID tags. The paper explains the basic principle, the experimental setup with the phased array and shows results of the measurements.

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