A microchip is a tiny computer chip that contains the unique ID number assigned to the transponder. The microchip measures approximately 1mm square. Each unique ID number is encoded onto the microchip during manufacter
The microchip is attached to an integrated circuit that uses a coil of copper wire wound round an iron core. This functions as a tiny antenna to pickup the energy from the scanner, and to send the encoded ID number from the microchip back to the scanner
Most people are familiar with laser scanning of bar codes on groceries and household goods to identify them at the cash point. There are two principle differences between Electronic Identification (EID) and Bar Code technology
EID uses common low power signal to read an ID number stored in a tiny electronic circuit - The Microchip! Bar Codes use laser light to read the label. Electronic Identification is also reffered to as RADIO FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION or RFID
Low frequency radio waves unlike laser light can penetrate all solid objects, except those made of metal. Therefore the use of electronic identification allows the tiny device carrying the number to be injected into an animal where it resides permanently. The transponder is inert.
Once implanted, transponders cannot be lost or altered or become worn like a collar tag can!
Back to Micro Chipping information
01206 255351
