A question for Engineers! Esp those who specialise in RFID


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jsbn

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Need to know if there's something like an RFID chip that comes with a light as a visible location marker, doesn't require batteries or any power source to activate it. All u need is a corresponding device (which can be battery powered) like a car remote to signal to the chip to light up for 10secs.

Is there such a device around? If so, where can I buy it?

The idea is to paste the chip (which has a size limit of a 20cent coin) permanently onto a wooden marker which would be placed hidden amongst hundreds and thousands of smiliar markers and to identify the marker easily after 5yrs, 10yrs, 20yrs or 100yrs.

That's the aim.
 

The RF coil on the tag will not be able to power an LED if thats what you're thinking of. Instead rely on good old logistic goods placement and inventory measures to locate your item.
 

Sadly... :(

BTW, are there any passive LEDs that are not battery powered, yet can light up or flash upon the detection of RF waves like mobile phones within a 10 to 15m range?

I'm looking at such marker LEDs which has an approximate lifespan of between 10 to 20yrs without changing batteries.
 

Sadly... :(

BTW, are there any passive LEDs that are not battery powered, yet can light up or flash upon the detection of RF waves like mobile phones within a 10 to 15m range?

I'm looking at such marker LEDs which has an approximate lifespan of between 10 to 20yrs without changing batteries.
Light is energy. I don't think you can create energy out of nothing or you would be rich by now. However, I think it would be possible to have something like an LCD which can change colour when there is RF wave impinging upon it and you can detect the change by shining a light over them.
 

Sadly... :(

BTW, are there any passive LEDs that are not battery powered, yet can light up or flash upon the detection of RF waves like mobile phones within a 10 to 15m range?

I'm looking at such marker LEDs which has an approximate lifespan of between 10 to 20yrs without changing batteries.
i believe there is. remember those old cellphone radiation blocking coil/stickers? some of them has an LED integrated into them that flicker when calls are being made.
 

you either need your RF source to be within 1cm of the LED and orientated in the correct direction or your RF source is damned strong.

For present technology, I would say it's not too feasible.
 

you either need your RF source to be within 1cm of the LED and orientated in the correct direction or your RF source is damned strong.

For present technology, I would say it's not too feasible.
Yeah.. like ~1W of RF power pumped directly into the LED and then the phone keeps dropping connection.
 

you either need your RF source to be within 1cm of the LED and orientated in the correct direction or your RF source is damned strong.

For present technology, I would say it's not too feasible.
Argh.... Too close.

The expected distance I'm looking at is like 10m.
 

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