Powered Cards

The next generation of credit cards and security cards are known as “powered cards.” These “intelligent” cards may contain memory chips or microprocessors which require embedded battery power.

Supply chain reliability is critical to any new program, and Flexthin has invested the time, effort and capital to meet those needs.

The Flexthin product line offers 10mAh, 14mAh ,25mAh and 40mAh battery solutions in both supported tab and extended tab configurations. Due to its unique design and flexibility, Flexthin easily passes all ISO7816 requirements for powered cards and survives the hot lamination processes used in most card-manufacturing today. No other battery in the marketplace offers end users the key attributes of thin, flexible and safe like Flexthin.

Until now, the vision of powered card applications went unfulfilled. With the advent of Flexthin, this vision is now a reality. New products that require on-board battery power are emerging every day. Design engineers are no longer be hampered by having to design around bulky, rigid batteries. Flexthin is ushering in a new dawn in design flexibility with our enabling technology -- providing like no other battery can.

In addition to powered cards, Flexthin is working with and providing products for a variety of other applications where thin, flexible and safe batteries are key attributes to the successful deployment of a solution. An example of this solution requirement can be found in the deployment of RFID technology.

RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) Devices

As a means for automatic data collection, RFID is the next generation technology and surpasses bar coding to capture key data without human intervention. RFID devices (tags, cards, labels, and fobs) utilize radio waves to communicate to a host device. As the waves travel from the tag to the reader/antenna system, unique data is captured and relayed to a backend software system, identifying the “who, what, when and where” of the item being tracked.

The limitations of this type of system are directly related to RFID tags accessibility to power. As such, a Flexthin-powered tag would greatly extend the range of communication. Furthermore, Flexthin would enable additional functionalities on the device – like temperature and pressure sensing.

RFID technology is used for inventory asset control and tracking, work-in-process (WIP)/quality control systems, personnel locators, and “over the air” information exchanges. Flexthin enables a whole new generation of enhanced RFID products.

        Powered Tags
        Supply Chain Tracking
        Secure Access Control
        Transportation
        Time & Temperature Indicators
        Personnel tracking
        Others ...

RFID is a rapidly expanding market that enables visibility that does not exist today. The addition of power to the RFID tag opens up the possibilities to extend both range and drive key sensor activity.

Finally, Flexthin batteries have found a fit within the medical device marketplace as the battery of choice where thin, flexible and safe are critical.

Thin-Film Medical Products

Advances in the field of medicine, along with the miniaturization of electronics, have created a host of new medical devices and applications.

New methods for transdermal drug delivery (TDD) are being used and a dependable, thin, flexible and safe power option is needed to power the integrated circuit that ensures proper dosage control.

Markets for wearable sensors that measure the bodys temperature, pulse rates, etc., are starting to emerge. Flexthin batteries are uniquely and ideally suited to power all of these emerging products.

        Patient Monitoring & Tracking
        Transdermal Drug Delivery
        Accelerated Healing Devices
        Pharmaceutical Compliance


Electronics/Sensor

The need for power to drive sensor-based applications and electronic devices requires a unique battery solutions; one that is based both on design parameters, as well as, environmental and disposal restrictions. The Flexthin battery line offers designers/developers the ability to incorporate a very thin, flexible and safe battery to act as either a direct or secondary power source.

Examples of application deployments include the powering of temperature and pressure sensors within the manufacturing sector as a tool for quality control. The ease of integration and robustness of the battery has enabled the development of products that are thinner and more compact. As the electronics marketplace looks to differentiate offerings, the ability to repackage becomes a critical component. In the past, the size, form factor and environmental concerns of traditional battery technologies limited innovation. With Flexthin, this is no longer an issue or concern.

Application/Design Integration

Combining Flexthins wide array of capabilities with application assistance, R&D, and manufacturing resources, Flexthin enables its customers to deploy innovative solutions into new markets. Moreover, Flexthin leverages years of battery integration experience in order to bring its customers to market faster. Our market leadership and proven ability to drive concept to reality is further supported by our numerous long-term partnerships with firms specializing in flexible displays, semiconductors, flexible circuits, authentication technology, microelectronic design, and full-scale battery integration services.

From conceptual evaluation to detailed design and applications engineering, our team is eager to assist you with your new or existing program. Contact your sales representative via the sales contact link located on the home page for further assistance.