A system for conveying a radio frequency (RF) signal from a base station
to a detached integrated circuit (IC) has an intermediate resonant
circuit and an IC. The intermediate resonant circuit is configured to
resonate in response to the RF signal from the base station, reproducing
the RF signal. The IC has an integral resonant circuit configured to
resonate in response to the reproduced RF signal. The IC and the
intermediate resonant circuit are affixed proximate each other. Both are
separate from the base station and each other. Either or both of the
intermediate resonant circuit and the integral resonant circuit may
contact a high magnetic permeability layer. The intermediate resonant
circuit may be formed of conductive ink.