SMARTRAC Presents SMART-LOOP PRELAM For Rugged UHF eID Documents

SMARTRAC introduced its new SMART-LOOP PRELAM that offers crucial benefits to manufacturers of UHF eID documents. The benefits include extended read range with a very small antenna, minimal thickness (from 100 to 250 μm) and mechanical durability, longevity and performance. These features also translate into reduced complexity, resulting in easier handling of the pre-laminates during eID document manufacturing processes.
 
The wire-embedded UHF PRELAM uses inductive coupling technology and consists of two components: the chip and chip loop on a thin carrier bonded via flip-chip-assembly, and the wire-embedded antenna that is connected to the chip loop via inductive coupling.
 
The absence of any intermetallic connection between chip and antenna makes it one of the most robust and reliable pre-laminate cards. SMARTRAC is granting eID document manufacturers a 10-year warranty. SMART-LOOP PRELAM enables new solutions for a broad range of eID applications that require moderate security, e.g. eDrivers’ licenses, eResidence permit cards or border crossing documents.
  
“With our latest innovation SMART-LOOP PRELAM we are broadening our eID product portfolio as it perfectly fits for a wide range of eID applications that require moderate security,” said Ralf Henn, SVP, Business Division Secure ID & Transactions at SMARTRAC.