Antenna for programming a transponder

摘要

An antenna for programming a transponder in a partially shielded housing includes a non-metal spindle having a slot therein. The slot is adapted to receive the shielded housing containing the transponder. An exciter coil assembly is wound about the spindle so that the spindle positions the transponder relative to the exciter coil assembly so that the coil of the transponder antenna is coaxially aligned with the coil of the programming antenna.