Development of an antenna adaptive impedance matching circuit for RFID application
During your studies, you can contribute to our ongoing research projects. Join us in pushing the limits of what is technically feasible and be part of breaking new ground together. We offer a variety of challenging and practice-oriented topics for mandatory internships, Bachelor’s or Master’s theses or for student research assistants. You will analyse important scientific preliminary questions and support the project teams with development activities.
Place of work: Erfurt
Team: Microelectronics
Career level: Mandatory Internship, Thesis or Student Research Assistant
Research field: Integrated sensor systems
Time scope: 6 months
Start: As soon as possible
Application deadline: 2024-12-31
Reference number: IMMS_STUD_ME_1023
Passive RFID sensor tags are attracting more and more attention due to energy harvesting, RFID communication and sensor funtionality. Among other things, the tags are suitable for many applications in Wireless Sensor Networks (WSN) and Internet of Things (IoT). The antenna plays a crucial role in such systems as it is essential for wireless power transmission and communication. However, due to process variations in manufacturing, the antenna's impedance varies over a wide range, limiting the tag's available power. The topic of this thesis is the development of an adaptive impedance matching circuit in a commercial 0.18µm technology. The focus of this thesis is on achieving high energy efficiency through low power consumption.
WHAT TO DO:
- Literature research
- Modelling of RFID antenna
- Circuit design of the blocks eg. switches, regulator, digital logic …
- Simulation and optimization
- Documentation
WHAT TO BRING WITH YOU:
- Good knowledge of analg circuit design
- Good knowledge of design tools
- Strong interest in low-voltage and low-power circuits
AND THIS IS US:
We strengthen enterprises with application-oriented research and development in microelectronics, systems engineering and mechatronics and transfer the results of basic research into applications and products. We support companies in launching internationally successful innovations for health, the environment and industry and provide solutions from the feasibility study to series production.
WE ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO MEETING YOU!
We thank you for your interest in working with us.
WHAT CAN WE OFFER YOU:
- An attractive workplace in a modern, very well-equipped and industry-oriented research institute
- Work directly at the interface between university and industry
- Work in a flexible and creative team and on innovative and challenging topics
For the tasks described in the job offer and with the existing working conditions, an application is possible irrespective of gender and/or any physical disabilities. We foster professional equality of women and men. We invite women in particular to apply. As women are underrepresented at IMMS, they will be given priority in the case of equal suitability, ability and professional performance.
Address:
IMMS Institut für Mikroelektronik- und Mechatronik-Systeme gemeinnützige GmbH (IMMS GmbH)
Ehrenbergstraße 27
98693 Ilmenau
Germany
Contact: Eric Schäfer
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