RFID package for direct coil mounting

Oct 6th, 2011

Hp 19995 Atmel Rfid Ata5577 Xdfn F

The ultra-small XDFN (extremely thin dual flat no leads) package includes a 363-bit read/write transponder IDIC. IDIC ATA5577M1 is a high-volume, low-frequency RFID device designed for small-tag applications including clamshell cards. Measures 2mm x 1.5mm x 0.37mm.
Atmel Corp.

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