Welcome to the Chair of Communication Engineering at the University of Siegen
At the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (Faculty IV), wedevelop and investigate sustainable and energy-efficient solutions for wirelesscommunication and sensor systems. Our research aims to enable environmentally friendly, resource-efficient, and future-oriented technologies for the Internet of Things (IoT) and industrial digitalization.
About us
The Chair of Communication Engineering at the University of Siegen focuses on researchand teaching in sustainable and energy-efficient wireless communication and sensorsystems.
Our work addresses the technological challenges of digital transformation in industry and society, ranging from energy-efficient data transmission to resource-saving integration ofIoT systems.
Our research combines fundamental studies with applied approaches in areas such asbackscatter communication, near-field communication (NFC), wireless power transfer, and RF energy harvesting. The overarching goal is to develop innovative solutions for a sustainable and connected future.
Research Profile
The research at the Chair of Communication Engineering is organizedinto two main areas:
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Energy-Efficient Wireless Communication and Sensor Systems
This area focuses on sustainable concepts for future wirelesssystems, including backscatter communication, near-fieldcommunication (NFC), wireless power transfer, and RF energyharvesting to realize batteryless and autonomous IoT and industrialsensor nodes. -
Integrated Radio Frequency Circuits for Ultra-Low Power Applications
Research in this area targets the design of highly integrated RF and microwave circuits for energy-efficient applications, includingminiaturized antennas, transponders, and adaptive circuitarchitectures enabling sustainable communication technologies.
Research Focus Areas
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Backscatter communication and passive RFID systems for realizingextremely energy-efficient, batteryless sensors
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Near-field communication (NFC) and wireless sensornetworks enabling high-performance, sustainable IoT applications
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Wireless power transfer (WPT) for contactless energy transmission in sensor nodes
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RF energy harvesting to achieve autonomous power supply for IoT devices
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Highly optimized analog frontends for (ultra-)low-power wirelesscommunication and energy harvesting devices
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Miniaturized antenna and transponder technologies to optimizepassive and semi-passive sensor nodes
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System-on-a-chip and system-in-package solutions to realize highlyintegrated communication systems with reduced material usage
Latest publications
SIMO RFID System Performance in an Engine Test Bed
SIMO RFID System Performance in an Engine Test Bed
A Passive RFID Sensor Tag Antenna Transducer
A Passive RFID Sensor Tag Antenna Transducer
Fast Two Dimensional Position Update System for UHF RFID Tag Tracking
Fast Two Dimensional Position Update System for UHF RFID Tag Tracking
SIMO UHF RFID Reader Using Sensor Fusion for Tag Localization in a Selected Environment
SIMO UHF RFID Reader Using Sensor Fusion for Tag Localization in a Selected Environment
Statistical Analysis of the Power Delay Profile of a SIMO UHF Backscatter RFID Channel in an Engine Test Bed
Statistical Analysis of the Power Delay Profile of a SIMO UHF Backscatter RFID Channel in an Engine Test Bed
Non-Trimmable LC Oscillator for All CMOS Frequency Control
Non-Trimmable LC Oscillator for All CMOS Frequency Control
A Miniaturized Dual Band RFID Tag
A Miniaturized Dual Band RFID Tag
Feasibility of Backscatter RFID Systems on the Human Body
Feasibility of Backscatter RFID Systems on the Human Body
Passive Differential UHF RFID Front-Ends in a 40 nm CMOS Technology
Passive Differential UHF RFID Front-Ends in a 40 nm CMOS Technology
Threshold Voltage Compensated RF-DC Power Converters in a 40nm CMOS Technology
Threshold Voltage Compensated RF-DC Power Converters in a 40nm CMOS Technology
SDR Based RFID Reader for Passive Tag Localization Using Phase Difference of Arrival Techniques
SDR Based RFID Reader for Passive Tag Localization Using Phase Difference of Arrival Techniques
A System-on-Chip Crystal-Less Wireless Sub-GHz Transmitter
A System-on-Chip Crystal-Less Wireless Sub-GHz Transmitter
Contact the Chair of Communication Engineering
Postal address
University of Siegen
Chair of Communication Engineering
Faculty IV
Hölderlinstr. 3
57068 Siegen
Visitor address
University of Siegen
Chair of Communication Engineering
Faculty IV
H-E 205 Level 2
Hölderlinstr. 3
57068 Siegen
Secretariat
Please contact Matthias Schneider.