Abstract: An antenna includes a self-supporting electrically conductive wire having a width (W) and extending longitudinally along a length and between first and second ends of the conductive wire. The conductive wire forms one or more loops and comprises an electrically conductive layer disposed on and aligned with an adhesive layer. A width and a length of each of the conductive and adhesive layers are substantially co-extensive with the width and the length of the conductive wire.

Abstract: An antenna includes a self-supporting electrically conductive wire having a width (W) and extending longitudinally along a length and between first and second ends of the conductive wire. The conductive wire forms one or more loops and comprises an electrically conductive layer disposed on and aligned with an adhesive layer. A width and a length of each of the conductive and adhesive layers are substantially co-extensive with the width and the length of the conductive wire.

Abstract: The invention provides a near field communication module comprising: a magnetic substrate having opposing first and second surfaces and first and second through holes extending from the first surface to the second surface; and an antenna comprising: an annular coil having first and second ends, first and second feeding points, and first and second connecting lines for connecting the first and second ends of the annular coil to the first and second feeding points, respectively, wherein the antenna is configured such that the annular coil is provided on the first surface of the magnetic substrate, the first and second feeding points are provided on the second surface of the magnetic substrate, and the first and second connecting lines extend through the first and second through holes, respectively.