RFID and Applications of RF/Microwave Circuits and Systems

Dear Colleagues,

Radiofrequency identification (RFID) and wireless identification systems represent transformative technologies with broad and growing applications across various industries. These systems are pivotal in enabling smart connectivity for objects, environments, and even individuals. Their applications range from the tracking, sensing, and monitoring of tagged items and human bodies to advancements in sectors such as healthcare, logistics, security, and smart environments.

In particular, RFID systems rely heavily on the design of radiofrequency (RF) circuits and components in order to operate successfully. RF, which spans from 300 MHz to 300 GHz, includes microwave and millimeter-wave frequencies. RF circuits play a key role in the efficient functioning of RFID systems and are foundational for applications like wireless sensors, smart healthcare solutions, and localization systems.

This Special Issue aims to explore the interdisciplinary design and engineering challenges facing RFID systems, with a particular focus on how RF and microwave circuits and devices are integrated into real-world applications. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Smart connectivity and IoT integration;
• Wireless identification and localization systems;
• Indoor and outdoor sensing technologies;
• RFID system design and data fusion techniques;
• Smart healthcare systems and wearable technologies;
• Neural networks and intelligent design systems for RFID applications;
• Nonlinear RF and microwave circuit design;
• The design and optimization of RF and microwave devices and circuits;
• The applications of compressive sensing theory in RFID systems;
• Energy-efficient and scalable RFID solutions.

Dr. Augustine O. Nwajana
Guest Editor

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