FXR.01.07.0100C.A

SPECIFICATION Part No. : FXR.01.07.0100C.A Product : Flexible Near-Field Communications Reader Antenna : 13.56MHz Name Feature Peel and Stick Antenna 1.37 micro coax cable, IPEX MHFI(U.FL) Read distance out to 5 cm Adheres directly to product inner housing 53.3*36.8mm RoHS Compliant SPE-12-8-059/C/WY Page 1 of 9 1. Introduction Taoglas has developed an NFC (Near Field Communications) antenna for use with NFC readers. This standard design is matched to a 50 Ohm system and provides a well matched solution for NFC readers. The antenna is dimensioned to provide the capability of interrogating typical size NFC tags out to a 5 cm. distance. This standard antenna is delivered with a coaxial cable connected to the antenna element to ease use and integration into customer devices. The flex design provides a flexible antenna that can be adhered to the plastic enclosure of the customer device. At only 0.1mm thickness it allows antenna placement in small devices and takes minimum footprint. The standard NFC antenna has an integrated matching circuit to provide a well matched antenna. The Q of the antenna/matching circuit combination has been selected to provide a solution where the bandwidth and read performance have been optimized for best tag interrogation performance. Along with the integrated coaxial cable, this antenna is read to connect to the reader for quick installation and operation. This standard antenna design can be modified to provide a customized solution where the antenna area is maximized for a specific application to enhance interrogation distance. With the NFC protocol being based on magnetic coupling between the reader antenna and the NFC tag antenna, antenna area will directly relate to interrogation distance. Three areas of modification that can be undertaken are: 1. Optimize area of the antenna design for a specific application 2. Customize matching circuit for a specific application 3. Apply ferrite material to improve interrogation distance SPE-12-8-059/C/WY Page 2 of 9 2. Specification Table Flexible PCB Near-Field Communications Reader Antenna Frequency 13.56 MHz Return Loss ≥ 10 dB Polarization Linear Impedance 50 Ohm MECHANICAL Antenna Dimensions 53.3mm x 36.8mm Connector MHFI (U.FL Compatible) Standard Cable Mini-Coax. 1.37mm RoHS Compliant Yes Adhesive 3M 467 ENVIRONMENTAL Operation Temperature -40°C to 85°C Storage Temperature -40°C to 85°C Humidity Non-condensing 65°C 95% RH SPE-12-8-059/C/WY Page 3 of 9 3. Antenna Characteristics (Free Space) 3.1. Return Loss 3.2. Matching SPE-12-8-059/C/WY Page 4 of 9 4. Antenna Characteristics (on 1mm ABS) 4.1. Return Loss SPE-12-8-059/C/WY Page 5 of 9 4.2. Smith Chart 4.3. Matching SPE-12-8-059/C/WY Page 6 of 9 5. Antenna Applications 5.1. Thickness of ABS material For customization reference, we place Taoglas FXR.01 antenna on ABS material boards with different thickness. Following the results above, our customers can easily stick this antenna on their device enclosure. 5.2. Proximities to Metal Ground The minimum distance of the antenna placement away from metal is 15mm recommended. SPE-12-8-059/C/WY Page 7 of 9 6. Mechanical Drawing FXR.01.A SPE-12-8-059/C/WY Page 8 of 9 Taoglas makes no warranties based on the accuracy or completeness of the contents of this document and reserves the right to make changes to specifications and product descriptions at any time without notice. Taoglas reserves all rights to this document and the information contained herein. Reproduction, use or disclosure to third parties without express permission is strictly prohibited. Copyright © Taoglas Ltd. SPE-12-8-059/C/WY Page 9 of 9