Transponder; Overview; Mode Of Operation Of Transponders - Siemens SIMATIC RF600 Series System Manual

Transponder

7.1

Overview

7.1.1

Mode of operation of transponders

The transponder mainly comprises a microchip with an integrated memory and a dipole
antenna.
The principle of operation of a passive RFID transponder is as follows:
● Diversion of some of the high-frequency energy emitted by the reader to supply power to
the integrated chip
● Receiving commands from the reader
● Responses are transmitted to the reader antenna by modulating the reflected radio waves
(backscatter technique)
Figure 7-1
The transmission ranges achieved vary depending on the size of the transponder and
therefore its dipole antenna. In general the following rule applies: The smaller the
transponder and therefore the antenna, the shorter the range.
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