Body-Implantable RFID Tags Based on Ormocer Printed Circuit Board Technology

Abstract

This letter demonstrates, for the first time, a biocompatible radio frequency identification (RFID) tag fabricated on an Ormocer substrate and encapsulated in it. Ormocomp belongs to a group of hybrid organic-inorganic photostructurable materials called Ormocers. It is biocompatible, chemically inert, and electrically insulating - ideal for body-implantable applications. In this letter, we have developed an Ormocomp-based printed circuit board and packaging method and implemented a biocompatible RFID tag.