High-rel RFID chips from NXP Semiconductors
with segmentable user memory
NXP Semiconductors N.V. has announced its new high reliable
RFID chips operating in UHF and HF frequency range. The
UCODE G2iM and G2iM+ ICs, which offer up to 640 bits of
segmentable user memory are suggested for high-memory applications
for tags and labels, such as fast-moving consumer goods
(FMCG); electronics; industrial production, assembly and
quality control; electronic vehicle tagging, license plate
tagging and windshield tagging; and production and spare
part tagging in the automotive and aviation industries.
NXP also introduced the high-speed ICODE ILT (Item Level
Tag) smart label IC for fast, reliable item identification
in dense tag populations - as required, for example, in
medical and pharmaceutical applications.
"The UCODE i-Series from NXP unlocks the full power
of UHF. We now deliver a comprehensive high- performance
portfolio ranging from the UCODE G2iL and G2iL+ for cost-sensitive,
low memory, ultra-high-volume RFID applications - most notably
in fashion and apparel - to the new UCODE G2iM and G2iM+,
which offer enhanced memory and features for more sophisticated
applications such as FMCG and electronic vehicle tagging,"
said Chris Feige, general manager, tagging and authentication
product line, NXP Semiconductors. "When it comes to
item-level tagging in pharmaceutical and healthcare applications,
the ICODE ILT offers unprecedented performance in terms
of very high read speeds even with dense tag populations.
The new UCODE and ICODE products we've introduced this week
have also been fully tested in our RFID Application and
System Center, and benefit from the insights we've gained
in working with our customers in real-world application
environments."
The G2iM and G2iM+ feature scalable EPC memory and extended
user memory, up to 640 bits. The user memory can be segmented
and protected with passwords, restricting access for increased
security enabling access to the memory by several parties
with different privileges. For example, in a production
environment, the quality and assembly departments can use
different areas of the memory to store data; similarly,
in vehicle and asset tagging systems, local and state government
authorities can use different areas, each protected by different
passwords. Open memory access is also available for applications
that don't require this level of security. The G2iM+ supports
optional features for theft deterrence, such as a product
status flag, tag tamper notification and a digital switch
feature, as well as privacy protection options such as Real
Read Range Reduction (4R) and a battery mode to dramatically
improve read and write sensitivity.
With 128 bits of EPC memory, the UCODE G2iM has 640 bits
of user memory and 96 bits in the Tag Identifier memory
(TID). The EPC memory is scalable to 448 bits on the G2iM+.
The reliable high-speed ICODE ILT smart label IC is based
on the popular Gen2 protocol with read speeds of 700 tags
per second designed to work in dense tag populations and
at fast conveyer-belt speeds. The fast anti-collision speed
enables a high degree of tracking automation, particularly
in applications requiring the identification of closely
coupled items which would otherwise be difficult to process
due to interference.
Target applications include medical and healthcare applications
such as surgery sponge detection and patient wrist band
identification; pharmaceutical ePedigree applications for
anti-counterfeiting, product authentication and brand protection;
document tracking applications, even with closely situated
files and folders; casino applications for automated counting
of stacks of chips; and laundry automation. The ICODE ILT
is the first smart label IC of its kind compliant with ISO18000-3M3,
and offers a best-in-class cost-performance ratio.
Worldwide harmonization of ISM band regulations enable
hassle-free global use of the ICODE ILT smart label IC.
The ICODE ILT also provides a well-defined reading area
which delivers precise location detection, as well as a
password-protected privacy mode.
NXP is to showcase these product families at RFID Journal
LIVE! happening on 12-14th Apr 2011 at Orlando. The UCODE
G2iM and G2iM+ products are currently sampling, with volume
production scheduled to start in Q2. Additional information
on the UCODE G2iM and G2iM+ is available at: http://www.nxp.com/products/identification_and_security/smart_label_and_tag_ics/ucode/
Engineering samples of the ICODE ILT are also currently
available, with production starting later this year. Further
information is available at: http://www.nxp.com/products/identification_and_security/smart_label_and_tag_ics/icode/
