Functionally, an RFID inlay consists of an antenna and a microchip.
The antenna drives tag performance and governs how well the tag will work in a particular application. Precision-designed to receive and broadcast RF signals, the antenna is made from a conductive material (such as silver, copper or aluminum), with each material producing very specific read and write characteristics because of the different chemical properties. Generally a copper antenna is slightly more expensive that aluminum or silver, but is more conductive and usually provides a longer distance read capability.
The antenna makes contact with an RF reader over a distance, which is determined in large part by the amount of metal, and by the size and shape of the antenna. Contacts attached to the microchip make the circuit between the microchip and antenna.
The microchip design determines the protocol and class of the tag's operation. Different microchips have different features that can also affect performance. RFID microchips contain circuitry capable of handling a variety of functions from power conversion to data storage and retrieval.
An inlay is the functional portion of RFID label. It is made up of the antenna to which a microchip (IC) is attached. The inlay can be either "Wet inlay" or "Dry inlay".
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Wet inlay has an adhesive backing with a clear or colored topsurface of PVC, PET or paper. It is commonly used to make RFID Labels where the wet inlay is placed on the back of the label with the adhesive side away from the label side so that the label has continuous adhesive.
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Dry inlay is typically attached to the substrate (or carrier) backing material commonly called the web. If adhesive is added, it is called a wet inlay or pressure-sensitive inlay.
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In both cases, the inlay is supplied to a converter where it is inserted into a label or tag or whatever type of construction is required for the application.
RFID Labels can be supplied as bare RFID inlays on a PET substrate with or without an adhesive side (Wet inlay or Dry inlay). If you want a completely clear label that shows the inlay, EG can provide these also.
RFID label are suitable for brand protection, logistics management, warehouse management, supply chain management, wholesales, important assets management, vehicle tracking, healthcare, supermarket, airways etc.
EG supply RFID labels in a roll or singularized depending on your needs.
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RFID labels can be pre-printed with your company logo or graphics on them in a paper, PET or PVC top sheet.
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White
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Pre-printed
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