microID
™
Radio Frequency Identification Tags
MICROCHIP DELIVERS HIGH PERFORMANCE.
Only Microchip Technology Inc. manufactures world-class
components for every application in the radio frequency
identification (RFID) system. From the advanced, feature-packed
microID™ family of RFID tags and high-endurance Serial
EEPROMs to high-performance PICmicro®microcontrollers (MCUs)
– Microchip has a full range of RFID solutions for your tag,
peripheral and reader designs.
microID chips are available in two popular frequency bands:
13.56 MHz, where Microchip devices outperform all other ICs
available in today’s market, and 125 kHz, where Microchip can
second-source most de facto standards at that frequency.
The MCRF250
enables 125
kHz tagging
applications with
anti-collision
capability for
multiple object
identification in
the same reader
field.
The MCRF202
offers a unique
Sensor Input
that, in addition
to transmitting its unique ID code, is specially designed to detect
the logic state of an external device, and alter its ID data
transmissions based on that sensor input.
The MCRF355 is a read-only, high performance, low-cost
solution for emerging RFID tag applications. With the lowest
power consumption, longest read range, highest data rate and
fastest anti-collision in the industry, microID 13.56 MHz devices
enable emerging applications such as: airline baggage, parcel
shipments, laundry, industrial, automotive, library, retail supply
chain management, animal tagging and others.
The MCRF45X family is the premiere passive 13.56 MHz
device specifically designed for item level tagging applications
such as supply chain and inventory management. The MCRF45X
can change multiple operational modes on the fly – in real time.
Advanced modes include “tag talks first” (TTF) and “interrogator
talks first” (ITF) modes as well as Normal (1.4 kHz) and Fast
(25 kHz) interrogator transmission modes. All modes are
controlled by a single interrogator command. This functionality
enables complete flexibility and adaptability to changing
environmental and operational conditions throughout the tagged
object’s lifetime. In addition, the MCRF45X features a world class
anti-collision algorithm that allows single or multiple objects to be
read or written to effectively in multiple tag environments.
All microID devices are available in bumped or bondable wafer
format which makes them suitable for smart labels and flip-chip
style assembly. Package options include: die, wafer, wafer-on-
frame, bumped wafer-on-frame, PDIP SOIC and COB modules.
,
Flexibility and Shorter Production Cycles
The microID family can emulate almost any 125 kHz standard
on the market today. It provides drop-in compatible solutions to
the most commonly used 125 kHz tags and an upgrade path for
virtually any 125 kHz or 13.56 MHz application with higher
performance and new features. All microID family devices are
programmed with serialized or unique custom codes. Factory
programming (SQTP) for RFID tag manufacturers offers added
security and convenience for customized tags to meet every
application.
A SOLUTION FOR EVERY TAGGING
APPLICATION
The microID
family of RFID
tags is
available in a
large variety of
configurations.
The 125 kHz
MCRF200 can
be configured
to match most
existing
communication
protocols in
today’s
A wide variety of tag and reader solutions are available
marketplace
from OEM manufacturers such as: Checkpoint Systems,
using its unique
KNIT, Cool Tech, Poly-Flex Circuits and AmaTech.
configuration
register.
Product
MCRF200
MCRF202
MCRF250
MCRF355
MCRF360
MCRF45X
Carrier
Frequency
100-150 kHz
100-150 kHz
100-150 kHz
10-20 MHz
10-20 MHz
10-20 MHz
microID IC PRODUCT OFFERING
Contactless
Programming
Contact
Contact
Contact
Contact
Contact
Yes
Anti-collision
No
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Memory
OTP
OTP
OTP
Read/Write
Read/Write
Read/Write
On-chip
Capacitor
No
No
No
No
Yes
Yes
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The Embedded Control Solutions Company
®
MCRF200/202/250 microID FEATURES
Feature
Array Size
Data Rate
Data Encoding
Modulation
Sensor Input
Feature
Array Size
Air Interface
Other
Feature
Array Size
Air Interface
Other
Resonance
Capacitors
Options
96 or 128 bits (supports 48-, 64-, 96- or 128-bit standards)
Fc/16, 32, 40, 50, 64, 80, 100, 128
NRZ, Bi-phase Differential, Bi-phase Manchester
Direct, FSK/8/10, PSK1 & PSK2 (Fc/2 or Fc/4)
MCRF202 only
WORLD-CLASS RELIABILITY BUILT-IN
Microchip manufactures
more than 500
million serial
EEPROMs and
microcontrollers
per year using
its proven and
reliable process
technology. This
experience and
leadership
brings many
complementary
strengths to the
RFID tag
The MCRF450/7M COB Module.
market,
including low
power consumption for extended read range and 200-year
data retention for reliability. Most popular frequencies,
modulation methods and encoding algorithms are available.
MCRF355/360 microID FEATURES
Options
154 bits
70 kHz data rate, ASK Manchester encoding, burst mode
Asynchronous clock, 100pF resonance capacitor (MCRF360)
MCRF45X microID FEATURES
Options
1K bit
70 kHz data rate, ASK Manchester encoding with CRC for reading
RF field gaps and 1-of-16 PPM with CRC for writing & commands,
Asynchronous clock, unique 32-bit ID, write protection feature,
deterministic anti-collision algorithm, write in the presence of many
MCRF450
None
MCRF451
single 100pF
MCRF452
dual 50pF
MCRF455
single 50pF
QS-9000 and ISO 9001 Quality Systems Certified
Microchip has achieved QS-9000 and ISO 9001 Quality
System certification for its worldwide headquarters, design
and wafer fabrication facilities, reflecting its world-class
manufacturing systems, product reliability and quality
standards achieved through teamwork and continuous
improvement. Field-programmable PICmicro 8-bit MCUs,
Serial EEPROMs, related specialty memory products and
development systems conform to the stringent quality
standards of the International Standards Organization (ISO).
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
Microchip maintains a worldwide network of distributors,
representatives, local sales offices, Field Application
Engineers, Corporate Application Engineers and Independent
Technical Support Centers (ITSC’s). See our web site for the
complete ITSC listing. Microchip’s Internet home page can be
reached at: www.microchip.com
The
microID
Developer’s Kit
(DV103005)
includes
everything
needed to start
a design.
THIRD PARTY SUPPORT NETWORK
A comprehensive listing of microID tag, reader and system
OEM partners can be found at: www.microchip.com, RFID
Devices, OEM Manufacturers.
COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT SYSTEMS
Supporting the design-in of all Microchip devices is the most complete set of hardware and software development tools in the industry.
More than 259,000 Microchip development systems have been shipped since 1990.
microID Developer’s Kits
are easy-to-use tools for design engineers at all skill levels. The kits include all the hardware, software, reference
designs and samples required to get started in RFID designs.
DEVELOPMENT TOOLS FOR RFID APPLICATIONS
MCRF200
MCRF250
MCRF200/250
MCRF355/360
MCRF355/360/45X
DV103001
DV103002
PG103001
DV103003
DV103005
Contactless Programmer, FSK/PSK/ASK Readers, Design Guide, RF Lab Software, Samples
Contactless Programmer, FSK Anti-collision Reader, Design Guide, RF Lab Software, Samples
Contactless Programmer, Power Supply, Cables, RF Lab Software
Contact Programmer, 13.56 MHz Reader, 13.56 MHz Design Guide, RF Lab Software, Samples
Contact Programmer, 13.56 MHz Read/Write Interrogator, Antennas, 13.56 MHz Design Guide,
RF Lab Software, Samples
Microchip Technology Inc.
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FAX (480) 792-4150
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