Recording tape cartridge

Abstract

Provided is a recording tape cartridge including: a case that accommodates a reel on which a recording tape is wound and includes a reference surface that serves as a reference in an axial direction of the reel in a case where the case is loaded into a drive device; a noncontact communication medium on which individual information is recorded, the noncontact communication medium being accommodated in the case and having a plate shape; a supporting portion that is formed in the case and supports one surface of the noncontact communication medium except for a lower end portion such that the noncontact communication medium is disposed while being inclined with respect to the reference surface at an angle of approximately 45 degrees; and a groove portion that is formed in the case and accommodates a portion of the lower end portion of the noncontact communication medium. The one surface of the lower end portion of the noncontact communication medium is not in contact with the case.

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