Inexpensive printing of RFID prototype antenna?
Inexpensive printing of RFID prototype antenna?
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I would like to build an inexpensive prototype of an RFID tag style antenna on a flexible substrate using printed electronics.
I am very new to this technology so I hope some of you can help point me in the right direction. I have contacted a few printing companies and they have all told me that to print a prototype would cost about $1000 to $2000. I have a very limited budget and this sounds ridiculously high considering the cost of materials is just a few pennies and I am providing the artwork file.
Does anyone know of a company that provides printing services that would cost more in the range of $100 - $200 or less?
I am very new to this technology so I hope some of you can help point me in the right direction. I have contacted a few printing companies and they have all told me that to print a prototype would cost about $1000 to $2000. I have a very limited budget and this sounds ridiculously high considering the cost of materials is just a few pennies and I am providing the artwork file.
Does anyone know of a company that provides printing services that would cost more in the range of $100 - $200 or less?





RE: Inexpensive printing of RFID prototype antenna?
$100 is pretty darn cheap for a one-off custom print job with such unique materials... just keep that in mind.
Dan - Owner

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RE: Inexpensive printing of RFID prototype antenna?
Download the free software.
Lay out your antenna on a 3 X 5 card ( approximate dimensions)
you get three in the mail postage paid for $60.00 in the US.
Of course this on a FR4 substrate which may well influence your antenna design.
RE: Inexpensive printing of RFID prototype antenna?
RE: Inexpensive printing of RFID prototype antenna?
RE: Inexpensive printing of RFID prototype antenna?
I second VE's suggestion of metal foil on your desired substrate. Find a foil whose thickness matches your expected copper weight.
But now I'm left wondering what you're truly after...
Dan - Owner

http://www.Hi-TecDesigns.com
RE: Inexpensive printing of RFID prototype antenna?
all depends how you plan to design it, accurately vs. cut and try.
RE: Inexpensive printing of RFID prototype antenna?
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