Overmolded RFID Rugged Environments

TI introduces overmolded transponder that will perform in rugged environmental conditions. These rugged encapsulated tags (Type RF-HDT-DVBB-N0 with 2kbit R/W memory) are particularly well suited for laundry operations. ...

... "The OM tags are designed to withstand extreme environments where temperature, high pressure and harsh chemicals inhibit the performance of line-of-sight automatic identification technologies such as bar codes and other less robust RFID tags. With their durability and small, 22 mm circular dimension, TI's 13.56 MHz OM tags provide increased read performance compared with competitive offerings for applications ranging from industrial laundry and textile rental to process industries such as perishable foods. " ...

Via Texas Instruments: Texas Instruments Introduces Rugged Encapsulated Tag for Harsh Process Environments