Effective method to characterize magnetic stripes

Article type: Research Article

Authors: Albrecht, M.^{a; *} | Ahlers, H.^a | Nendel, U.^b

Affiliations: [a] Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt, D-38116 Braunschweig, Germany | [b] Leonhard Kurz GmbH, D-90763 Fürth, Germany

Correspondence: [*] FL 2.24, Physikalisch-Technische, Bundesanstalt, Bundesallee 100, D-38116 Braunschweig, Germany. Tel.: +49 531 592 2250; FAX: +49 531 592 1016; E-mail: martin.albrecht@ptb.de

Abstract: In this paper a simplified method for the characterization of magnetic media used as magnetic stripes on identification cards and tickets is described. It is based on standard measuring procedures but provides the advantage of less calibration work and a minimum set of measurements and calculations.

DOI: 10.3233/JAE-2000-180

Journal: International Journal of Applied Electromagnetics and Mechanics, vol. 11, no. 3, pp. 179-184, 2000