Mikel Choperena

15+ years of RFID, energy harvesting and low power electronics technologies, both from the technical and application point of view, I bring a consulting approach to opportunities of wireless monitoring in all kind of industries. I have a solid understanding of wireless sensors networks and the advantages and disadvantages of the different technologies. Along with my consulting approach, I'm used to find the most suitable solution for a given application regardless of the technology to be used. I have a keen interest in the integration of autonomous sensors and the IoT. I genuinely believe in energy harvesting and sensing components to provide data that allows for better decision taking and automation of a wide variety of activities.

Three-step workflow for KL-OSIRIS — connect hardware, launch the software, take measurements — with a list of compatible SenseID and SenseBLE evaluation boards and a summary of what you get in 30 minutes.

2026-05-212026-04-21 by Mikel Choperena

Step-by-step guide to taking your first battery-free sensor measurement with KL-OSIRIS, Kliskatek’s free evaluation software. Connect a reader, place a tag, see live data in under 30 minutes.

Side-by-side comparison showing EPC C1G2 path (single RFID reader with same-band TX and RX, higher cost) versus BLE burst path (separate RF transmitter and BLE gateway in different bands, lower combined cost), with a section showing what stays the same: sensor, accuracy, range, and data.

2026-05-212026-04-14 by Mikel Choperena

Why UHF RFID readers cost more than RF transmitters plus BLE gateways, when each option makes economic sense, and how to think about total cost of ownership for battery-free sensor deployments.

Decision framework comparing EPC C1G2 (SenseID), BLE burst (SenseBLE) and NFC (SenseNFC) across eight criteria — energy source, communication, data band, infrastructure, reader cost, read pattern, range limit and fixed infrastructure — with three decision questions at the bottom.

2026-05-212026-04-07 by Mikel Choperena

How to choose between EPC C1G2, BLE and NFC for battery-free sensor deployments. A practical framework based on infrastructure, cost structure and use case — not technology hype.

Diagram showing one shared sensing core at the top branching into three protocol paths — SenseID (EPC C1G2), SenseBLE (BLE burst) and SenseNFC (NFC) — each with different infrastructure requirements but identical sensing capabilities.

2026-05-212026-03-31 by Mikel Choperena

SenseID, SenseBLE and SenseNFC use the same battery-free sensors. The difference is the communication protocol and the infrastructure you need. Here’s how to choose.

Warehouse floor with battery-free sensor tags on pallets, showing two communication options: EPC C1G2 via RFID reader or BLE burst via RF transmitter and BLE gateway — same sensors, different infrastructure.

2026-05-212026-03-24 by Mikel Choperena

Battery‑free sensors for warehouse weight, ID and environmental monitoring. Choose EPC C1G2 (SenseID) or BLE (SenseBLE) based on your infrastructure — the sensors are the same.

gri 4.0: Soil & Irrigation with RFID/BLE + Occasional NFC Checks

2026-05-212026-03-17 by Mikel Choperena

Hybrid Agri 4.0 playbook: battery‑free RFID at touchpoints, BLE for row‑level trends, and NFC spot checks—with cells, message contracts, and acceptance tests.

Three wheels side‑by‑side: (1) wheel with a small battery‑powered TPMS module; (2) wheel being tapped by an NFC pad while a passive in‑tire sensor is energized; (3) wheel with an in‑tire tag harvesting energy from a vehicle‑mounted RF antenna—conveying service‑time battery‑free, and RF‑powered battery‑free feasibility.

2026-05-212026-03-10 by Mikel Choperena

Battery‑free works for tire ID and service‑time sensing; in‑motion TPMS stays powered. We also outline RF‑powered, battery‑free feasibility and what it takes.

Cold‑room and dock scene with RFID read‑zone arcs and a BLE gateway indicating local coverage at a site; intended for controlled areas only—transit needs battery‑powered data loggers.

2026-05-212026-03-03 by Mikel Choperena

Battery‑free cold‑chain at sites using UHF RFID and touchpoint BLE—rooms, docks, portals. For in‑transit visibility, use battery‑powered data loggers.

Split scene showing RFID read‑zone arcs powering battery‑free tags on the left and BLE coverage cells from gateways on the right

2026-05-212026-02-24 by Mikel Choperena

RFID “read range” and BLE “coverage” aren’t the same. Learn how to translate spec‑sheet claims into real deployments—and when hybrid RFID+BLE wins.

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