FR2850832A1 - Printed circuit card includes a circuit identification device comprising a transponder having external antenna flush with surface of insulating plate, where antenna is formed by conductors of the printed circuit - Google Patents

Printed circuit card includes a circuit identification device comprising a transponder having external antenna flush with surface of insulating plate, where antenna is formed by conductors of the printed circuit Download PDF

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FR2850832A1
FR2850832A1 FR0301145A FR0301145A FR2850832A1 FR 2850832 A1 FR2850832 A1 FR 2850832A1 FR 0301145 A FR0301145 A FR 0301145A FR 0301145 A FR0301145 A FR 0301145A FR 2850832 A1 FR2850832 A1 FR 2850832A1
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    • HELECTRICITY
    • H05ELECTRIC TECHNIQUES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • H05KPRINTED CIRCUITS; CASINGS OR CONSTRUCTIONAL DETAILS OF ELECTRIC APPARATUS; MANUFACTURE OF ASSEMBLAGES OF ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
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    • HELECTRICITY
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    • H05KPRINTED CIRCUITS; CASINGS OR CONSTRUCTIONAL DETAILS OF ELECTRIC APPARATUS; MANUFACTURE OF ASSEMBLAGES OF ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
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    • H05KPRINTED CIRCUITS; CASINGS OR CONSTRUCTIONAL DETAILS OF ELECTRIC APPARATUS; MANUFACTURE OF ASSEMBLAGES OF ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
    • H05K1/00Printed circuits
    • H05K1/18Printed circuits structurally associated with non-printed electric components
    • H05K1/182Printed circuits structurally associated with non-printed electric components associated with components mounted in the printed circuit board, e.g. insert mounted components [IMC]
    • H05K1/185Components encapsulated in the insulating substrate of the printed circuit or incorporated in internal layers of a multilayer circuit
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    • H05ELECTRIC TECHNIQUES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • H05KPRINTED CIRCUITS; CASINGS OR CONSTRUCTIONAL DETAILS OF ELECTRIC APPARATUS; MANUFACTURE OF ASSEMBLAGES OF ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
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    • H05K2201/10Details of components or other objects attached to or integrated in a printed circuit board
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Abstract

The printed circuit card has an identification unit with a transponder (4) embedded within the thickness of an insulating plate (1). The transponder has an external antenna (5) flush with a surface of the plate The antenna is formed by at least part of the conductors (30) of the printed circuit. The frequencies of the electromagnetic signals transmitted and/or received by the antenna are different from the operating frequencies of the printed circuit. An independent claim is also included for an apparatus incorporating the printed circuit card.

Description

L'invention a trait à un dispositif d'identification d'un circuit imprimé,The invention relates to a device for identifying a printed circuit,

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particulièrement à un dispositif d'identification permettant le suivi d'un tel circuit.  particularly to an identification device allowing the monitoring of such a circuit.

Il est connu d'assurer le suivi de la production de circuits imprimés sur des cartes porteuses en disposant, soit par impression directe soit par collage d'une 5 étiquette, un code barre. De tels dispositifs ne permettent une lecture des informations contenues dans le code barre que lorsque l'on a accès directement à la carte électronique pourvue du circuit imprimé. Or il arrive que celle-ci ne soit pas aisément accessible car insérée dans un appareil.  It is known to monitor the production of printed circuits on carrier cards by having, either by direct printing or by sticking a label, a bar code. Such devices only allow the information contained in the bar code to be read when there is direct access to the electronic card provided with the printed circuit. However, it sometimes happens that it is not easily accessible because it is inserted into a device.

De plus les informations contenues dans les codes barres sont limitées et, par 10 définition, figées c'est-à-dire qu'elles ne prennent pas en compte les modifications postérieures à la fabrication du circuit. Si un ensemble électronique porte plusieurs circuits imprimés différents ou identiques, il n'est pas forcément aisé d'avoir la place nécessaire à ce type de marquage pour chaque circuit.  Furthermore, the information contained in the bar codes is limited and, by definition, fixed, that is to say that they do not take into account the modifications subsequent to the manufacture of the circuit. If an electronic assembly carries several different or identical printed circuits, it is not necessarily easy to have the space necessary for this type of marking for each circuit.

De tels moyens d'identification sont aisément lisibles par tout un chacun. Ceci 15 induit qu'il est toujours possible de modifier ou, par exemple, de décoller l'étiquette pourvue du code barre pour la remplacer par une autre. En d'autres termes, un tel dispositif d'identification, bien que simple, n'est pas inviolable et est peu fiable.  Such means of identification are easily read by everyone. This means that it is always possible to modify or, for example, to peel off the label provided with the bar code and to replace it with another. In other words, such an identification device, although simple, is not inviolable and is not very reliable.

C'est à ces inconvénients qu'entend plus particulièrement remédier l'invention en proposant un dispositif d'identification d'un circuit imprimé aisément utilisable 20 même lorsque l'accès au circuit imprimé est difficile.  It is these drawbacks that the invention intends to remedy more particularly by proposing a device for identifying a printed circuit that can be easily used even when access to the printed circuit is difficult.

A cet effet, l'invention a pour objet une carte de circuits imprimés comportant, d'une part, une plaque isolante supportant sur au moins une face au moins un circuit imprimé formé d'un ensemble de pistes conductrices propres à relier des composants électroniques et, d'autre part, des moyens d'identification de la carte, caractérisée en ce que les moyens d'identification comprennent un transpondeur disposé dans l'épaisseur de la plaque isolante.  To this end, the subject of the invention is a printed circuit board comprising, on the one hand, an insulating plate supporting on at least one face at least one printed circuit formed by a set of conductive tracks suitable for connecting electronic components and, on the other hand, means for identifying the card, characterized in that the identification means comprise a transponder arranged in the thickness of the insulating plate.

On réalise ainsi un marquage fiable, peu encombrant et facilement interrogeable d'un circuit imprimé même lorsque celui-ci est monté dans un appareil.  This produces a reliable, space-saving and easily interrogable marking of a printed circuit even when it is mounted in a device.

Selon des aspects avantageux mais non obligatoires de l'invention, la carte incorpore une ou plusieurs des caractéristiques suivantes: - Le transpondeur est pourvu d'une mémoire réinscriptible.  According to advantageous but not compulsory aspects of the invention, the card incorporates one or more of the following characteristics: - The transponder is provided with a rewritable memory.

- Le transpondeur est intégré dans une zone de la plaque isolante par poinçonnage, pressage ou lamage de manière à être protégé 10 mécaniquement par la plaque isolante.  The transponder is integrated in an area of the insulating plate by punching, pressing or countersinking so as to be protected mechanically by the insulating plate.

- Le transpondeur est pourvu d'une antenne extérieure affleurante à une face de la plaque. Avantageusement, l'antenne extérieure est formée par au moins une partie des pistes conductrices du circuit imprimé.  - The transponder is provided with an external antenna flush with one side of the plate. Advantageously, the external antenna is formed by at least part of the conductive tracks of the printed circuit.

- Le transpondeur est tel que les fréquences des signaux électromagnétiques 15 émis et/ou reçus par l'antenne extérieure sont différentes des fréquences de fonctionnement du circuit imprimé.  - The transponder is such that the frequencies of the electromagnetic signals 15 transmitted and / or received by the external antenna are different from the operating frequencies of the printed circuit.

- Le transpondeur est positionné sous un emplacement pour un composant électronique et/ou sous au moins une piste conductrice du circuit imprimé.  - The transponder is positioned under a location for an electronic component and / or under at least one conductive track of the printed circuit.

- Le transpondeur est positionné dans une zone dépourvue de pistes 20 conductrices et de composants.  - The transponder is positioned in an area devoid of conductive tracks and components.

- Le transpondeur est adapté pour recevoir un signal électromagnétique d'excitation et pour émettre en réponse un signal électromagnétique caractéristique du circuit imprimé auquel il est associé.  - The transponder is adapted to receive an electromagnetic excitation signal and to send in response an electromagnetic signal characteristic of the printed circuit with which it is associated.

L'invention concerne également un appareil ou un dispositif intégrant une carte de circuits imprimés selon l'une des caractéristiques prédéfinies.  The invention also relates to an apparatus or a device integrating a printed circuit board according to one of the predefined characteristics.

L'invention sera mieux comprise et d'autres avantages de celle-ci apparaîtront plus clairement à la lecture de la description qui va suivre du mode de réalisation 5 d'un circuit imprimé conforme à l'invention, donnée uniquement à titre d'exemple et faite en se référant aux dessins annexés dans lesquels: - la figure 1 est une vue en perspective d'une carte électronique porteuse d'un circuit imprimé et d'un dispositif d'identification conforme à l'invention, - la figure 2 est une vue de dessus d'une plaque portant plusieurs circuits 10 imprimés associés chacun à un dispositif d'identification représenté à la figure 1, - les figures 3, 4 et 5 sont des coupes selon le plan C-C' montrant les différentes possibilités d'intégration du dispositif d'identification dans une carte portant un circuit imprimé.  The invention will be better understood and other advantages thereof will appear more clearly on reading the following description of embodiment 5 of a printed circuit according to the invention, given solely by way of example and made with reference to the accompanying drawings in which: - Figure 1 is a perspective view of an electronic card carrying a printed circuit and an identification device according to the invention, - Figure 2 is a top view of a plate carrying several printed circuits 10 each associated with an identification device shown in Figure 1, - Figures 3, 4 and 5 are sections along the plane CC 'showing the different possibilities of integration of the identification device in a card carrying a printed circuit.

Une carte électronique, représentée à la figure 1, comprend une plaque 1 de forme parallélépipédique et de faible épaisseur. Elle est pourvue sur une de ses faces 2 d'un circuit imprimé 3. Celui-ci comporte des pistes conductrices 30 propres à relier des composants électroniques 31. Avantageusement les pistes conductrices 30 sont réalisées dans du cuivre ou un alliage conducteur 20 d'électricité à base de cuivre. Le circuit représenté à la figure 1 est un circuit imprimé simple, monocouche, c'està-dire que les pistes conductrices et les composants électroniques sont sur une même face de la plaque 1. Les composants 31 sont, par exemple, des transistors, des puces électroniques, des résistances, etc. La plaque 1 supportant le circuit imprimé 3 est formée à partir d'un matériau isolant électriquement tel que de la résine époxy, de la bakélite ou un polymère isolant. Ce matériau isolant permet d'assurer l'interconnexion des composants électroniques 31 entre eux uniquement par les pistes conductrices 30 du circuit imprimé selon un ordre préétabli. Un transpondeur 4 représenté 5 schématiquement ici, sous la forme d'un parallélépipède de faible épaisseur, est positionné au voisinage de la face supérieure 2 de la plaque 1, dans l'épaisseur de cette dernière.  An electronic card, represented in FIG. 1, comprises a plate 1 of parallelepiped shape and of small thickness. It is provided on one of its faces 2 with a printed circuit 3. This comprises conductive tracks 30 suitable for connecting electronic components 31. Advantageously, the conductive tracks 30 are made of copper or an electrically conductive alloy 20 based on copper. The circuit shown in FIG. 1 is a simple, monolayer printed circuit, that is to say that the conductive tracks and the electronic components are on the same face of the plate 1. The components 31 are, for example, transistors, electronic chips, resistors, etc. The plate 1 supporting the printed circuit 3 is formed from an electrically insulating material such as epoxy resin, bakelite or an insulating polymer. This insulating material makes it possible to ensure the interconnection of the electronic components 31 with one another only by the conductive tracks 30 of the printed circuit in a pre-established order. A transponder 4 shown diagrammatically here, in the form of a thin parallelepiped, is positioned in the vicinity of the upper face 2 of the plate 1, in the thickness of the latter.

Il est fréquent, comme cela est représenté schématiquement à la figure 2, qu'on fabrique une grande plaque 1 portant plusieurs circuits imprimés identiques 3 ou 10 différents, la plaque 1 étant ensuite découpée en plusieurs petites plaques pourvues chacune d'un circuit imprimé. Cette technique permet de fabriquer rapidement de grandes séries de circuits imprimés. Chacun de ces circuits imprimés 3 est associé à un transpondeur 4 particulier identifiant un seul circuit.  It is common, as shown schematically in Figure 2, that a large plate 1 is made carrying several identical printed circuits 3 or 10 different, the plate 1 then being cut into several small plates each provided with a printed circuit. This technique makes it possible to quickly manufacture large series of printed circuits. Each of these printed circuits 3 is associated with a particular transponder 4 identifying a single circuit.

Avantageusement, le transpondeur 4 est muni d'une mémoire réinscriptible, c'est15 à-dire qu'un appareil, non représenté, permettant la lecture des informations portées par le transpondeur agit également comme un émetteur et envoie des informations complémentaires au transpondeur 4 qui sont stockées dans sa mémoire.  Advantageously, the transponder 4 is provided with a rewritable memory, that is to say that a device, not shown, allowing the reading of the information carried by the transponder also acts as a transmitter and sends additional information to the transponder 4 which are stored in its memory.

Comme le montrent les figures 3 à 5, le transpondeur 4 est pourvu d'une antenne 20 extérieure 5. Cette antenne extérieure vient en substitution de l'antenne intégrée habituellement au transpondeur lorsque celui-ci est moulé, ceci afin d'améliorer l'échange de signaux entre le transpondeur et un appareil de lecture. Cette antenne est positionnée en affleurement de la face 2 de la plaque 1 (figures 3 et 4) dans une zone isolante de la plaque. L'antenne 5 est, par exemple, dissimulée sous un composant électronique (figure 4).  As shown in FIGS. 3 to 5, the transponder 4 is provided with an external antenna 20. This external antenna replaces the antenna usually integrated into the transponder when the latter is molded, this in order to improve the exchange of signals between the transponder and a reading device. This antenna is positioned flush with the face 2 of the plate 1 (FIGS. 3 and 4) in an insulating zone of the plate. The antenna 5 is, for example, hidden under an electronic component (Figure 4).

Dans une variante représentée à la figure 5, l'antenne extérieure 5 est constituée d'une zone conductrice du circuit imprimé et notamment d'une des pistes 5 conductrices 30. Dans ce cas, les fréquences radio utilisées pour la communication avec le transpondeur 4 sont distinctes des fréquences utilisées par les autres composants 31 et non perturbatrices pour le fonctionnement du circuit imprime.  In a variant shown in FIG. 5, the external antenna 5 consists of a conductive area of the printed circuit and in particular of one of the conductive tracks 5. In this case, the radio frequencies used for communication with the transponder 4 are distinct from the frequencies used by the other components 31 and not disturbing for the operation of the printed circuit.

Dans le cas de circuits imprimés multicouches, l'antenne 5 est avantageusement 10 noyée dans le matériau isolant.  In the case of multilayer printed circuits, the antenna 5 is advantageously embedded in the insulating material.

Le transpondeur 4 est enchâssé dans la plaque 1 par des techniques connues telles que le pressage, le lamage ou le poinçonnage. Le transpondeur 4 est situé dans une zone Z de la plaque 1 constituée de matériau isolant de manière à être protégé par le matériau. La zone Z est située dans l'épaisseur de la 15 plaque 1. Cette zone Z est, dans tous les cas, située sous une, ou entre des faces de la plaque 1 supportant les pistes conductrices 30 et/ou les composants 31. La mise en place du transpondeur 4 dans la plaque 1 se fait préférentiellement lors de la mise en forme du matériau isolant constitutif de la plaque 1 et, dans tous les cas, avant la mise en place du circuit imprimé 3 sur la plaque 1. De cette manière, 20 le transpondeur 4 est totalement solidaire de la plaque 1 et ne peut être dissocié de celle-ci sans la détruire, ou du moins, gravement l'endommager. Par voie de conséquence, le retrait ou le remplacement du transpondeur 4 ne peut se faire sans également détruire ou détériorer le circuit imprimé 3 qui est associé au transpondeur et qui, dans tous les cas, se trouve superposé au transpondeur dans la plaque 1.  The transponder 4 is embedded in the plate 1 by known techniques such as pressing, countersinking or punching. The transponder 4 is located in a zone Z of the plate 1 made of insulating material so as to be protected by the material. Zone Z is located in the thickness of the plate 1. This zone Z is, in all cases, located under one, or between faces of the plate 1 supporting the conductive tracks 30 and / or the components 31. The placing the transponder 4 in the plate 1 is preferably done during the shaping of the insulating material constituting the plate 1 and, in all cases, before the positioning of the printed circuit 3 on the plate 1. From this In this way, the transponder 4 is completely integral with the plate 1 and cannot be dissociated from the latter without destroying it, or at least seriously damaging it. Consequently, the removal or replacement of the transponder 4 cannot be done without also destroying or damaging the printed circuit 3 which is associated with the transponder and which, in all cases, is superimposed on the transponder in the plate 1.

Avec une telle configuration, il est aisé de dissimuler le transpondeur 4 sous le circuit imprimé 3 à un endroit quelconque de la plaque 1, dans l'épaisseur de cette dernière.  With such a configuration, it is easy to conceal the transponder 4 under the printed circuit 3 at any location on the plate 1, in the thickness of the latter.

Pour identifier un circuit imprimé 3, il suffit d'envoyer un signal électromagnétique pour que le transpondeur 4 soit activé et réponde à ce signal. Cette réponse du transpondeur va du simple signal " retour" signalant la présence du transpondeur, jusqu'à un échange d'informations avec l'émetteur, lorsque le 10 transpondeur comprend une mémoire réinscriptible. L'activation du transpondeur se fait par un appareil de lecture émetteur/récepteur positionné, par exemple, au dessus d'un convoyeur d'une chaîne de production. Le suivi en temps réel des paramètres de production des circuits imprimés est ainsi assuré, ceci assure la traçabilité du produit et facilite les opérations de maintenance à venir. Une telle 15 invention permet ainsi de suivre et contrôler la production tant en terme qualitatif que quantitatif des circuits imprimés. De même lorsqu'un tel circuit imprimé est en place dans un appareil, la lecture des informations contenues dans le transpondeur permet, par exemple, d'assurer la maintenance en identifiant le modèle et/ou de faire un suivi de l'appareil.  To identify a printed circuit 3, it suffices to send an electromagnetic signal so that the transponder 4 is activated and responds to this signal. This response from the transponder ranges from a simple "return" signal signaling the presence of the transponder, to an exchange of information with the transmitter, when the transponder comprises a rewritable memory. The transponder is activated by a transmitter / receiver reading device positioned, for example, above a conveyor in a production line. Real-time monitoring of the production parameters of printed circuits is thus ensured, this ensures product traceability and facilitates future maintenance operations. Such an invention thus makes it possible to monitor and control the production both in terms of quality and quantity of the printed circuits. Similarly when such a printed circuit is in place in a device, reading the information contained in the transponder allows, for example, to ensure maintenance by identifying the model and / or to track the device.

Lorsque le transpondeur est positionné sous une piste conductrice 30 ou un composant 31 dans un des circuits imprimés équipant un appareil, il constitue un dispositif de surveillance et de traçabilité de l'appareil intégrant un tel dispositif tout en facilitant la maintenance. L'intégration du transpondeur est faite, par exemple, dans le cadre d'une utilisation comme dispositif permettant l'échange d'informations avec un véhicule, par exemple comme marqueur anti-vol, ou comme indicateur de limitation de vitesse.  When the transponder is positioned under a conductive track 30 or a component 31 in one of the printed circuits fitted to an appliance, it constitutes a device for monitoring and traceability of the appliance integrating such a device while facilitating maintenance. The integration of the transponder is made, for example, in the context of a use as a device allowing the exchange of information with a vehicle, for example as an anti-theft marker, or as a speed limit indicator.

Dans la configuration o le transpondeur est pourvu d'une mémoire réinscriptible, il est aisé d'enrichir les informations portées par le transpondeur en fonction des 5 opérations de maintenance et/ou des modifications apportées au circuit imprimé et/ou à l'appareil. Par exemple, dans le cas d'une mise à jour de logiciels informatiques, les nouvelles versions installées, ou les version supprimées, sont inscrites dans la mémoire du transpondeur de manière à ce que celle-ci contienne toujours des informations actualisées et/ou des informations relatives à des dates 10 de validation.  In the configuration where the transponder is provided with a rewritable memory, it is easy to enrich the information carried by the transponder as a function of the 5 maintenance operations and / or of the modifications made to the printed circuit and / or to the device. For example, in the case of an update of computer software, the new versions installed, or the versions deleted, are written in the memory of the transponder so that it always contains updated information and / or information relating to validation dates.

Un tel transpondeur constitue également un dispositif " anti-piratage " lorsque le circuit imprimé est intégré à un ordinateur. Dans ce cas l'interrogation du transpondeur, par exemple lors d'une opération de maintenance, permet de vérifier quels sont les logiciels autorisés sur l'ordinateur en question.  Such a transponder also constitutes an "anti-piracy" device when the printed circuit is integrated into a computer. In this case, interrogating the transponder, for example during a maintenance operation, makes it possible to check which software is authorized on the computer in question.

Un tel dispositif s'applique aux différents types de circuits imprimés existants, qu'ils soient monocouches, bicouches ou multicouches.  Such a device applies to the different types of existing printed circuits, whether they are monolayers, bilayers or multilayers.

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REVENDICATIONS 1. Carte de circuits imprimés comportant, d'une part, une plaque 5 isolante (1) supportant sur au moins une face au moins un circuit imprimé (3) formé d'un ensemble de pistes conductrices (30) propres à relier des composants électroniques (31) et, d'autre part, des moyens d'identification de ladite carte, caractérisée en ce que lesdits moyens d'identification comprennent un transpondeur (4) disposé dans l'épaisseur de la plaque 10 isolante (1).  1. Printed circuit board comprising, on the one hand, an insulating plate (1) supporting on at least one face at least one printed circuit (3) formed of a set of conductive tracks (30) suitable for connecting components electronic (31) and, on the other hand, means for identifying said card, characterized in that said identification means comprise a transponder (4) disposed in the thickness of the insulating plate (1). 2. Carte selon la revendication 1 caractérisée en ce que ledit transpondeur(4) est pourvu d'une mémoire réinscriptible.  2. Card according to claim 1 characterized in that said transponder (4) is provided with a rewritable memory. 3. Carte selon l'une des revendications précédentes caractérisée en ce que ledit transpondeur (4) est intégré dans une zone (Z) de la plaque 15 isolante (1) par poinçonnage, pressage ou lamage de manière à être protégé mécaniquement par ladite plaque isolante (1).  3. Card according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that said transponder (4) is integrated in a zone (Z) of the insulating plate (1) by punching, pressing or countersinking so as to be protected mechanically by said plate insulating (1). 4. Carte selon l'une des revendications précédentes caractérisée en ce que ledit transpondeur (4) est pourvu d'une antenne extérieure (5) affleurante à une face (2) de ladite plaque (1).  4. Card according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that said transponder (4) is provided with an external antenna (5) flush with one face (2) of said plate (1). 5. Carte selon l'une des revendications précédentes caractérisée en que ledit transpondeur (4) est pourvu d'une antenne extérieure (5) formée par au moins une partie des pistes conductrices (30) dudit circuit imprimé (3) .  5. Card according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that said transponder (4) is provided with an external antenna (5) formed by at least part of the conductive tracks (30) of said printed circuit (3). 6. Carte selon l'une des revendications précédentes caractérisée 25 en ce que le transpondeur (4) est tel que les fréquences des signaux électromagnétiques émis et/ou reçus par l'antenne extérieure (5) sont différentes des fréquences de fonctionnement du circuit imprimé (3).  6. Card according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the transponder (4) is such that the frequencies of the electromagnetic signals transmitted and / or received by the external antenna (5) are different from the operating frequencies of the printed circuit (3). 7. Carte selon l'une des revendications précédentes caractérisée en ce que ledit transpondeur (4) est positionné sous un emplacement pour 5 un composant électronique (31) et/ou sous au moins une piste conductrice (30) dudit circuit imprimé (3).  7. Card according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that said transponder (4) is positioned under a location for an electronic component (31) and / or under at least one conductive track (30) of said printed circuit (3) . 8. Carte selon l'une des revendications 1 à 6 caractérisée en ce que ledit transpondeur (4) est positionné dans une zone (Z) dépourvue de pistes conductrices (30) et de composants (31).  8. Card according to one of claims 1 to 6 characterized in that said transponder (4) is positioned in an area (Z) devoid of conductive tracks (30) and components (31). 9. Carte selon l'une des revendications précédentes caractérisée en ce que ledit transpondeur (4) est adapté pour recevoir un signal électromagnétique d'excitation et pour émettre en réponse un signal électromagnétique caractéristique du circuit imprimé (3) auquel il est associé.  9. Card according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that said transponder (4) is adapted to receive an electromagnetic excitation signal and to transmit in response an electromagnetic signal characteristic of the printed circuit (3) with which it is associated. 10. Appareil ou dispositif intégrant une carte de circuits imprimés selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes.  10. Apparatus or device incorporating a printed circuit board according to any one of the preceding claims.
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