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"If I were to design a product which would have the most electrostatic problems, I would design today's RFID labels. "
Steve Fowler has worked successfully with industries to solve their problems as they begin and expand their RFID manufacturing.
The first RFID tags were much less sensitive than today and certainly than tomorrow. As the sensitivities increase and as the yields of companies fall, the more the need for solutions to the static problems with RFID manufacturing.
Our solutions involve: 1.
Assistance in the design of the machines for RFID labels to reduce static
issues
We guide the manufacturer through the muddy waters of electrostatic problems. Electrostatics may be the oldest electrical science. However, it is still one of the least understood. Let Fowler Associates assist you in your understanding. Some related Web Articles: http://www.simco-static.com/data/RFIDTagsandLabels.shtml
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Electrostatic
Problems with RFID Label Manufacturing
Think
of it: A high speed insulative web with isolated conductive antennae
onto which, in line, a sensitive integrated circuit will be placed.
That spells trouble. Industries such as textiles, plastics and labels
now have to become electronic manufacturing companies. Not only do they
have to be as ESD safe as the major IC and circuit manufacturers, their
product disallows most ESD safe practices such as removal of all static
chargers in the process. Their product is a static charger by the process.
With
the prudent application of good electrostatic design principles as well
as the appropriate use of both passive and active ionization techniques,
the RFID label process can be profitable.