Gernot Seeger Beta LAYOUT GmbH FED RG Düsseldorf 2013

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2 About established 1989, private owned 200 employees (2013) revenue 21 million (2012) > customers several locations in Germany, Ireland, South Africa and USA

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4 Printed Circuit Boards with embedded UHF RFID Technology

5 Common way of PCB identification Barcode/DMC labels Gernot Seeger Beta LAYOUT GmbH FED RG Düsseldorf 2013

6 Common way of Electronic Device identification Several Barcode/DMC labels Gernot Seeger Beta LAYOUT GmbH FED RG Düsseldorf 2013

7 What is UHF RFID? Radio Frequency IDentification batteryless RF technology making objects smart (providing unique ID + some data) able to cover distances up to >5m similar to barcode/datamatrix label but re-writable works without line of sight (e.g. through product enclosure, carton box)

8 Auto ID Technologies RFID is just one out of several Auto ID (automatic identification) technologies

9 Comparison of RFID Frequencies

10 Standardization EPC global

11 A tagged PCB will provide a consistent ID plus additional Information for easy tracking from manufacturing to final recycle!

12 Read Range of tagged PCBs

13 Vision: Every standard PCB should be a UHF RFID transponder! Carrying information from PCB manufacture to final recycle. Gernot Seeger Beta LAYOUT GmbH FED RG Düsseldorf 2013

14 Passive UHF Transponder Read/Write Device Gernot Seeger Beta LAYOUT GmbH FED RG Düsseldorf 2013

15 How will my PCB become an RFID Transponder? Transponder (wikipedia 12/2012) A transponderis a device that emits an identifying signal in response to an interrogating received signal. The term is a portmanteaufor Transmitter-responder.

16 1. Option: The RFID module is mounted on the surface of the PCB + well-known technology + inexpensive + many position choices - introduced late in production - uses valuable PCB space - unprotected Gernot Seeger Beta LAYOUT GmbH FED RG Düsseldorf 2013

17 2. Option: The RFID module is integrated into the Multilayer PCB + strong protection + invisible + introduced relatively early in production + many placement choices - difficult Design - expensive - only possible with Multilayer

18 3. Option: The RFID module is embedded in the PCB, without external booster antenna + minimal (no) layout adaption + protected + inexpensive + introduced very early in production o short Read/Write range - Position on edge only Gernot Seeger Beta LAYOUT GmbH FED RG Düsseldorf 2013

19 4. Option: RFID module embedded in PCB with a coupled antenna using blind vias Ground plane + protected + inexpensive + introduced very early in production o long Read/Write range - Integration in layout necessary - Position on edge only

20 Which option should I choose? The RFID-Transponder Design is determined by the application and its needs such as Range, Cost, Security, etc. Gernot Seeger Beta LAYOUT GmbH FED RG Düsseldorf 2013

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22 The Process of embedding RFID modules The PCB is laterally milled and the RFID-module is inserted and backfilled with epoxy. This method is protected by: German Utility Model US Patent No.: US 8,459,563 B2 European patent pending Japanese patent pending Gernot Seeger Beta LAYOUT GmbH FED RG Düsseldorf 2013

23 The Process of embedding RFID modules RFID modules Drilled panel including cavities for RFID modules Finished panel including RFID modules with tracking information Single PCB with RFID module and tracking information

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30 Use case: RFID for process control RFID module for panel identification

31 RFID for process control in PCB manufacturing

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33 Use case: Recycling of e-waste

34 Min. thickness of laminates for embedding RFID modules Standard: 1.6 mm (November 2012) Gernot Seeger Beta LAYOUT GmbH Thin: 0.8 mm (November 2013) FED RG Düsseldorf 2013

35 Prices for the embedding of RFID modules Including: In case of higher volumes the cost will drop to <0.50 /unit

36 The fastest entry into UHF RFID Technology A Starterkit for UHF RFID usually consist of: -Reader/Writer module -Several antennas -Tags -Chips Starterkit:

37 Antenna designs Simple antenna designs are available online and can be easily integrated into the board layout. Thus reducing the development cycle significantly. Download:

38 Advantage for all electronic devices based on embedded UHF RFID technology: Implemented at the PCB production stage Definite identification of your products Complete traceability during entire production process Increase of quality by storing process information Complete lifecycle management Chip cannot be removed without being destroyed (anti-counterfeit) Space saving Perfect for automatic identification Complete alternative to bar code labels

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40 Thank you!