Product Overview: Alien Higgs-3 RFID IC

Higgs-3 is a highly integrated single chip UHF RFID Tag IC. The chip conforms to the EPCglobal Class 1 Gen 2 specifications and provides state-of-the-art performance for a broad range of UHF RFID tagging applications.

Higgs-3 operates at extremely low power levels yet still provides sufficient backscatter signal to read tags at extended range. It can also be programmed at low RF power and, in conjunction with a custom command - LoadImage - be programmed at high speed. Higgs-3 is implemented in a low cost CMOS process and uses proven and cost effective EEPROM technology.

Higgs-3 offers a flexible memory architecture that provides for the optimum allocation of EPC and User memory for different use cases such as legacy part numbering systems and service history. User memory can also be read and or write locked on 64-bit boundaries, supporting a variety of of public/private usage models.

The IC also features a factory programmed 64-bit serial number that cannot be altered. In conjunction with the EPC code, this provides a unique "fingerprint" for the tagged item.

Features

• Meets EPCglobal Gen2 (V 1.2.0) as well as ISO/IEC 18000-6C
• Worldwide operation in the RFID UHF bands (860-960 MHz)
• 800-Bits of Nonvolatile Memory
  • 96-EPC Bits, extensible to 480 Bits
  • 512 User Bits
  • 64 Bit Unique TID
  • 32 Bit Access and 32 bit Kill Passwords
• Pre-Programmed with a unique, unalterable 64-bit serial number
• User Memory can be Block Perma-Locked as well as read password protected in 64 Bit Blocks
• Supports all Mandatory and Optional Commands including Item Level Commands
• Custom Commands for high speed programming; 30 tags per second for the 96-bit EPC number
• Low power operation for both read and program
• Exceptional operating range, up to 10m with appropriate antenna

Applications

• Supply Chain Management
• Distribution Logistics
• Product Authentication
• Asset Inventory and Tracking
• Baggage Handling and Tracking
• Item Level Tagging