RFID UHF antenna and matching network embedded in disposable metal cover

摘要

A UHF RFID antenna system comprising a disposable metal cover (120) comprising a metal layer (210) and an insulating layer (230) and a tab integrally formed with the disposable metal cover such that the tab shares a portion of said metal layer and a portion of said insulating layer with said disposable metal cover, said tab having part of said portion of said metal layer removed to form a matching loop (310) electrically coupled to said disposable metal cover. UHF RFID integrated circuit (330) may be directly attached to the matching loop (310).