Universal Micro RFID Tag
Features
- Micro RFID tag with extremely small footprint and thin profile while still achieving excellent read range
- Custom engineered foam core designed specifically to obtain optimum read distances
- Patented micro RFID inlay design provides excellent read ranges regardless of surface material - metal, plastic, glass and even wood
- Subsurface printing on durable polyester protects printed copy against moderate solvents and caustics/acids
- Compatible with RFID Tracking Software
- Description
- Specifications
- Testing Information
- Destructive Testing
- Chemical Testing
- Temperature Testing
- Read Range Testing
The Universal Micro RFID Tag measuring 1 7/8″ x 5/8″ is a great solution to your identification projects that require the smallest RFID tag with great read range. With a tiny footprint and low profile, the Universal Micro RFID Tag easily fits where other tags are too big and obtrusive. Achieving up to 9 ft read range on metal and 4-5 ft on plastic, wood, and glass, the Universal Micro provides incredible read ranges compared to other tags in its class. It’s non-rigid, durable, foam core and polyester construction sets the Universal RFID Micro apart from molded tags allowing for greater flexibility in tag placement.
| Material | Inlay wrapped around 39 mils custom engineered foam. |
| Serialization | Barcode and human-readable equivalent are produced using the latest high-resolution digital technology available, which provides excellent clarity and easy scanning. Code 39 is the standard symbology with a range of 2.7 to 9.4 CPI (characters per inch). Optional linear and 2D symbologies available. |
| Label Copy | The label copy may include block type, stylized type, logos or other designs |
| Colors | Standard colors include black, red, yellow, green, dark blue, purple, orange or blue. Custom spot colors are also available at no additional charge. Due to contrast needed for the barcode scanner, all barcodes are black. |
| Standard Adhesive | Pressure-sensitive acrylic adhesive |
| Frequency | Custom designed UHF inlay optimized for use at 915 MHZ. ( UHF, Class I Gen 2 ) |
| Sizes | 1.875" x .625" |
| Packaging | Produced and shipped in roll form. |
Destructive Testing Summary
Impact resistance test - Impact test consisted of 10 pound cylindrical weight being dropped vertically from a height of 15.75”. Tag samples were placed on concrete floor. A tag passed the test if the inlay still reads with a handheld reader. All tags tested all were still readable after being subject to impact with a 10 lb. weight dropped from a vertical distance of 15.75”.
Chemical Testing Summary
The Universal Micro tags were attached to a sheet of glass submerged in various chemicals. Observations were made at the following intervals: 2 hours, 24 hours, 48 hours. A Motorola handheld RFID reader as well as a handheld bar code reader were used to test the samples.
Chemical Testing Data
| Length of Immersion | Water | Glass Cleaner | Bathroom Cleaner | Isop Alcohol | Acetone | NaOH | HCl | Brake Fluid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 hours | no effect | no effect | no effect | adhesive ooze | adhesive ooze | no effect | no effect | no effect |
| 24 hours | no effect | no effect | no effect | adhesive ooze | tag delaminated | no effect | no effect | no effect |
| 48 hours | no effect | no effect | no effect | adhesive ooze | tag delaminated | no effect | no effect | no effect |
Temperature Testing Summary
High-temperature resistance test - These tags were attached to a sheet of glass at raised temperatures for 15 minutes. Tags were then removed from the oven and tested for readability immediately. Low-temperature resistance test - The tags were attached to a sheet of glass and exposed to -40 °F for 24 hours. Tags were then checked for readability with a Motorola handheld RFID reader. All samples were readable while at temperature just prior to removal from freezer. No tag construction defects were observed and adhesive still had a strong bond while in the freezer.
Temperature Testing Data
| Temperature | RFID read test | Tag appearance |
|---|---|---|
| 200°F | reads well | no change |
| 300°F | reads well | no change |
| 400°F | read range reduced | slight curling at edge |
| 500°F | read range reduced | tag destroyed |
Read Range Testing Summary
In many cases the tags read intermittently for longer distances than those indicated, however, the results reported below were for continuously responding reads.
Read Range Testing Data
| Sample | Metal | Wood | Glass | Plastic | Cardboard |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average | 9 ft. | 5 ft. | 5 ft. | 4 ft. | 4 ft. |