915 MHz, EPC Class 1, Alien M-Tag Antenna

Specifications for developing 915 MHz, EPC 96 Bit, Class 1, RFID labels with Alien M-Tag Antenna for use with the IBM Infoprint 6700 Thermal RFID printer.

Inlay
  • Inlay shall incorporate the 96 bit, Class 1, Alien M-Tag inlay.
  • Nominal operating frequency: 915 MHz.
Label Construction
  • Inlay location with respect to label facestock outlined in Figure 1.
  • Nominal label facestock width with inlay is 4.0" (101.6 mm). Maximum width of label construction supported by printer is 4.5" (114.3 mm) edge to edge (4.1" (104.1 mm) is printable).
  • Minimum supported label length with inlay is 3.0" (76.2 mm). Longer label lengths per user requirements.
Gap Sensing
  • Nominal gap between labels for gap sensing is 0.125" (3.17 mm). Minimum gap supported is 0.10" (2.54 mm).
  • 1.0" (25.4 mm) minimum x 0.125" (3.17 mm) timing marks on the liner under the gap.
Figure 1. RFID Label Requirements for Alien M-Tag. Viewed from facestock side, all dimensions in inches.
RFID Label
Requirements for Alien M-Tag