A Dual-Band Integrated Network Analyzer For RF Bio Sensing Application

Mayank Awasthi, Kunal Wadhwani, Syed Azeemuddin, Mohammad Hashmi

2020

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DOI 10.1109/apmc47863.2020.9331610
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Abstract

RF bio-sensing is often utilized for the detection of bio-samples by using the concept of shift in resonant frequency. It is widely reported that the shift in resonant frequency is narrower compared to the bandwidth of the device used for measuring this shift. As a result, wideband Vector Network Analyzer (VNA) proves to be an overkill and instead a narrowband measurement setup can fulfill this requirement. Therefore, in this paper, an integrated solution for the detection of materials having varying permittivities is presented. A Dual-Band Six Port Reflectometer (DBSPR) is proposed and designed using planer microstrip line technology for the purpose of characterizing the sensor using reflection and transmission coefficient. A Complimentary Split Ring Resonator (CSRR) based sensor having an unloaded resonance frequency of 2.3 GHz is utilized as a test set. The designed DBSPR operates at 1.12 GHz and 2.26 GHz with a 10dB bandwidth of 254 MHz and 215 MHz respectively. The DBSPR and CSRR sensor are integrated using a microstrip line. The integrated device is tested for two different materials having a permittivity of 2.3 and 4.3. A shift of 118 MHz is observed between these materials and thus shows the potential usefulness of the proposed setup.