You may have seen the recent press that has focused on the release of the Impinj Monza4 chips. The four chips, collectively called the Monza 4 family, combine the industry’s highest read and write reliability, expanded memory and innovative privacy technology, to help you deliver new benefits to your customers.

This note is to inform you that Invengo will be launching new inlays and a set of self adhesive labels and hang tags, that will be based on these Monza 4 IC’s. First samples will be shown at the RFID JL show, which will be held in Orlando between April 14-16. The initial set of inlays and tags will come in sizes 65*65mm, and 50*30mm. However, we will also be accepting requests for additional sizes. Please contact us if you wish to discuss.

Benefits of Monza 4

3D real orientation through a dual antenna. This will be very important for apparel markets. Until now, apparel retailers have had to place RFID tags onto garments so they hang at a specific orientation to the RFID readers. This has naturally created another barrier to implementing RFID. With Monza 4 tags, this requirement goes away, as tags can hang at any angle.

Privacy Controls - Impinj QT™ technology will protect the contents of user memory, ensuring that confidential data is kept that way. QT technology will enable many applications for extended memory by protecting it from unauthorized snooping.

This means that the privacy issue will finally be laid to rest. So tags may be sewn into labels and left in the garments. Self adhesive labels and hang tags may also be left on the garments. Allows the tags to be used for EAS anti-theft alarms, and electronic receipt. The electronic receipt is big for retailers as it will help to combat fraudulent returns and allow the customers to return items without the need to produce a paper receipt.

Increased sensitivity -17dbm; up from -15dbm. Brings faster and longer read/write capability

Increased memory - the time for extended memory has come. The Monza 4 family provides up to 496 bits for longer EPC formats such as SGTIN198, and up to 512 bits of user memory for applications where additional data must be stored on the tag.

Is there any disadvantage with Monza 4?
Well only in regards to the price. Invengo tags and Inlays that use the Monza 4 IC’s will carry a price premium. However; not all customers will need the extra benefits and so Invengo will continue to provide inlays and tags based on Impinj Monza 3 and NXP IC’s.

Meanwhile, please contact us if you have any questions.

for more information on Monza 4 please click on the following links:

http://www.rfidjournal.com/article/
view/7410/1

http://www.impinj.com/products/
monza4tagchips.aspx

 

 

Invengo launches EPC C1 Gen 2 Jewelry Tag with Impinj Monza3 Chip (Jewelry tag XCTF-8108-C04)

A small form factor RFID tag with a read range of up to 3.9 ft. (1.2m) the Invengo 8108-C04 is ideal for attaching to small jewelry items such as finger rings and ear rings.

The Monza3 chip and unique Invengo antenna design brings unprecedented performance over the entire band width of 860-960 MHz. Superior interference rejection allows for reliable operation in

dense RF environments and increased readability of tags within densely packed cases.

Dimensions – 3.6*0.5*0.01 inches (91.6*12.5*0.15mm)
EPC C1 Gen 2 & ISO 18,000-6C
96-bit EPC number & 32-bit TID

Also avalable in NXP Icode

The Invengo UHF Library Tag XCTF-8102 consists of 860-960MHz transponders that are compliant with EPCglobal Class 1 Gen 2 standard (ISO18000-6C).

These products offer four memory banks, including 96- bit EPC number, 64-bitTag ID, 32-bit access passwords, 32-bit kill password and 224-bit user memory, that
can each be independently locked with a password to prevent overwriting. In addition, the locking structure is protected by a 32-bit password, offering a stronger level of security.

Optimized for library applications, the XCTF-8102 delivers exceptional EPC Gen 2 range and reliability in a smaller form factor at competitive prices.

• EPCglobal Class 1 Gen2; ISO 18000-6C compliant
• Operating frequency: 860-960 MHzd
• Read / Write
• Optimized for Library: Items Management
• Flexible design
• Fast read rates for dense reader environments
• Anti-collision