These environmental conditions may
affect the tag’s read range or read rate:
• The substrate may absorb moisture or may become brittle
and crack.
• The adhesive may not hold the tag due to moisture or chemicals
and the tag may fall off the item.
• The interconnection between the antenna and the IC may break due
to vibration or due to repeated flexing of the tag.
• The antenna may be weakened due to corrosive effects of the
chemicals in the environmen