An ultra-small ceramic package, using a proprietary multilayer structure with a built-in RFID antenna, can increase the read range up to 2X as compared with conventional packages.
The product will be available in three sizes (from 6mm x 3mm x1.7mm to 15mm x 5mm x 1.7mm).
The new ceramic package with a RFID antenna will help meet rising demand for RFID tags to support Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) applications. Applications include automotive, medical equipment control, factory automation, and other industrial uses.
As production of IoT devices continues to expand, RFID technology is expected to proliferate into the automotive and medical industries, factory automation and many other industrial fields — with a market expected to total $900 million by 2020.
Packages using organic or resin-based materials will be used for conventional RFID tags in common retail applications, but many other applications will require durable RFID packages with higher resistance to harsh environments such as water, heat, and chemicals, while still delivering greater read ranges.
In contrast to traditional tags that tend to block RF signals, the ceramic package is designed to maximize read range in proximity to metal. This expands RFID feasibility in applications involving metallic products or objects, opening new potential uses in automotive, factory automation, healthcare, and many other fields.
Kyocera Corp