Conductive pattern and method of making

A method of making a radio frequency identification (RFID) device, comprising:

• plating a conductive pattern atop a conductive substrate, wherein the conductive pattern includes an RFID antenna;
• coupling the RFID antenna to a separation substrate;
• and
• separating the separation substrate and the conductive substrate, thereby separating the RFID antenna from the conductive substrate.

A radio frequency identification (RFID) device comprising:

• an RFID chip;
• an RFID antenna;
• and
• electroplated conductive links providing electrical coupling between the chip and the antenna.

A method of producing an RFID device, comprising:

• depositing a patterned conductive ink layer on a substrate;
• placing an electrical component in contact with the conductive ink layer;
• and
• electroplating to form a conductive pattern electrically coupled to the electrical component.

A method of making a conductive pattern, the method comprising:

• placing a dielectric layer on a conductive substrate, wherein the dielectric layer has openings therethrough;
• plating the conductive pattern atop the conductive substrate, through the openings;
• and
• separating the conductive pattern from the conductive substrate.