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US 6,662,430 B2Granted
Method for forming an antenna and a radio frequency transponder
AssigneeInternational Business Machines Corporation
InventorsMichael John Brady, Ravi Saraf, Judy Rubino
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Abstract
A method is disclosed for forming an antenna and a radio frequency transponder. The method comprises the steps of (1) forming a paste comprising metal powder, polymeric material, and solvent; and (2) screening the paste through a screen onto a substrate. Additional steps couple electrical components to the paste and dry the paste.
Claims8
A method for forming an antenna and connecting the antenna with electrical circuitry, the method comprising the steps of:
- forming a paste comprising metal powder, thermoplastic material, and solvent;
- screening the paste through a screen onto a substrate, the step of screening forming at least the antenna and forming electrically conducting material;
- while the paste is wet, contacting electrical contacts of electrical circuitry to the electrically conducting material formed from the paste;
- and
- drying the paste.
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