A Magnetic Field Sensing Device with a Wireless Transceiver Antenna Conformal with an Induction Coil Based on Rabi Oscillation
摘要
Rabi oscillation, a fundamental phenomenon in quantum mechanics, underpins the operation of high-sensitivity quantum magnetic field sensors. Concurrently, the proliferation of the Internet of Things (IoT) has driven a critical demand for miniaturized, versatile wireless sensor nodes, where magnetic field sensors are pivotal for applications ranging from geomagnetic navigation to biological monitoring. A significant design challenge in integrating such sensors into compact devices is the physical and electromagnetic conformity between the essential magnetic induction coil and the wireless transceiver antenna.
PurposeThis study aims to design and realize a novel magnetic field sensing device that resolves the conformity problem. The core objective is to enable a single physical coil structure to function simultaneously as both a high-efficiency magnetic induction sensor and an effective spiral antenna for wireless communication.
MethodsWe exploit the distinct operational frequency bands of the induction coil and the spiral antenna. By implementing separate, optimized feeding mechanisms—specifically, inductive feeding for the low-frequency magnetic sensing function and capacitive feeding for the high-frequency antenna function—we achieve functional decoupling on a shared conformal coil structure. This approach allows both subsystems to operate independently without significant mutual interference.
ResultsExperimental characterization of the fabricated device validates the proposed design. The results demonstrate that the single, shared coil successfully performs dual functions: it exhibits the required sensitivity and response as a magnetic induction coil while simultaneously meeting the radiation and impedance matching criteria of a spiral antenna for wireless data transmission.
ConclusionsWe have successfully developed a magnetic field sensing device with a fully conformal integrated antenna. The presented design, based on differentiated feeding strategies, effectively solves the co-design problem, enabling significant miniaturization and integration for next-generation wireless magnetic sensor nodes. This work provides a practical and efficient pathway for implementing compact, multifunctional sensors in advanced IoT and monitoring systems.