SL3S10x4
UCODE 7xm-1k, UCODE 7xm-2k and UCODE 7xm+
Rev. 3.3 — 30 November 2016
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1. General description
The UCODE 7xm series is the latest generation of NXP’s memory UHF tag ICs. With the
leading-edge read range UCODE 7xm is well suited for applications which require high
read range and also demanding an extended user memory to store data specific to
customer or products. UCODE 7xm offers an user memory of 1-kbit or 2-kbit, whereas
UCODE 7xm+ supports 2-kbit user memory and a 384-bit digital signature.
Both products incorporate features known from UCODE 7 like pre-serialization, tag power
indicator as well as the product status flag.
There are numbers of applications where the combination of high read range and user
memory is needed, such as:
•
Inventory and supply chain management
•
Process optimization (e.g in the automotive industry)
•
Brand protection/authentication (e.g. expensive wines or branded luxury fashion
items)
•
Automatic vehicle ID where no cryptography is required
•
Asset tracking (e.g. for high value assets)
2. Features and benefits
2.1 Key features
Read sensitivity
19
dBm
Write sensitivity
12
dBm
Encoding speed: 32 bits per 1.5 milliseconds
Up to 2-kbit user memory
Digital signature
Standard functionality
Untraceable feature
Tag Power Indicator
Pre-serialization for 96-bit EPC
Integrated Product Status Flag (PSF)
Parallel encoding mode
According to EPCglobal v1.2.0
Compatible with single-slit antenna
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2.1.1 Memory
Up to 448-bit of EPC memory
Supports Pre-serialization for 96-bit EPC
96-bit Tag IDentifier (TID) factory locked
48-bit unique serial number factory-encoded into TID
1-kbit user memory for UCODE 7xm
2-kbit user memory for UCODE 7xm
2-kbit user memory for UCODE 7xm+
384-bit digital signature in UCODE 7xm+
32-bit kill password to permanently disable the tag
32-bit access password
Wide operating temperature range:
40 C
up to +85
C
Minimum 100.000 write cycle endurance
Data retention 20 years
2.2 Key benefits
2.2.1 End user benefit
Extended user memory of up to 2-kbit
Brand protection feature using digital signature
Long read/write ranges due to leading edge chip sensitivity
Reliable operation in dense reader and noisy environments through high interference
rejection
2.2.2 Antenna design benefits
High sensitivity enables smaller and cost efficient antenna designs
Selected chip impedance enables re-use of antenna designs from UCODE 7
2.2.3 Label/module manufacturer benefit
Large RF pad-to-pad distance to ease antenna design
Symmetric RF inputs are less sensitive to process variation
Single-slit antenna for a more mechanically stable antenna connection
Pre-serialization of the 96-bit EPC
Extremely fast encoding of the EPC content
2.3 Supported features
All mandatory commands of EPCglobal v1.2.0 specification are implemented
The following optional commands are implemented:
Access
BlockPermalock (block size of 256-bit)
32-bit BlockWrite
Implemented custom commands and features:
Untraceable
ReadSignature
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Product Status Flag bit: enables the UHF RFID tag to be used as EAS
(Electronic Article Surveillance) tag without the need for a back-end data base.
Tag Power Indicator: enables the reader to select only ICs/tags that have enough
power to be written to.
Parallel encoding: allows for the ability to bring (multiple) tag(s) quickly to the
OPEN state and hence allowing single tags to be identified simply, without timing
restrictions, or multiple tags to be e.g. written to at the same time, considerably
reducing the encoding process
UCODE 7xm can be used in combination with readers compliant with EPCglobal v1.2.0
standard. For access to full UCODE 7xm family functionality firmware upgrade of the
reader may be necessary.
3. Applications
3.1 Markets
Logistics
Brand protection (luxury branded fashion goods)
Process automation
3.2 Applications
Inventory and supply chain management
Asset tracking
Process optimization(e.g in the automotive industry)
Automatic vehicle ID where no cryptography is required
Brand protection/authentication (e.g. expensive wines or branded luxury fashion
items)
Parking access
Fleet management
Loss prevention
4. Ordering information
Table 1.
Ordering information
Package
Name
SL3S1004FUD/BG1
SL3S1024FUD/BG1
SL3S1014FUD/BG1
Wafer
Wafer
Wafer
IC type
UCODE 7xm
UCODE 7xm
Description
1kB User memory, Gold bumped die on sawn 8” 120
m
wafer with 7
m
Polyimide spacer;
2kB User memory, Gold bumped die on sawn 8” 120
m
wafer with 7
m
Polyimide spacer;
Version
not applicable
not applicable
not applicable
Type number
UCODE 7xm+ Gold bumped die on sawn 8” 120
m
wafer with 7
m
Polyimide spacer;
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5. Block diagram
The UCODE 7xm/7xm+ consists of three major blocks:
- Analog Interface
- Digital Control
- EEPROM
The analog part provides stable supply voltage and demodulates data received from the
reader which is then processed by the digital part. Further, the modulation transistor of the
analog part transmits data back to the reader.
The digital control includes the state machines, processes the protocol and handles
communication with the EEPROM, which contains the EPC and the user data.
ANALOG
RF INTERFACE
DIGITAL CONTROL
EEPROM
VREG
RF1
VDD
ANTICOLLISION
RECT
antenna
DEMOD
data
in
READWRITE
CONTROL
ACCESS CONTROL
data
out
EEPROM INTERFACE
CONTROL
MEMORY
MOD
RF2
R/W
RF INTERFACE
CONTROL
SEQUENCER
CHARGE PUMP
aaa-005856
Fig 1.
Block diagram of UCODE 7xm/7xm+ ICs
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6. Pinning information
RF2
RF1
NXP trademark
TP1
TP2
aaa-017985
Fig 2.
Pinning bare die
6.1 Pin description
Table 2.
Symbol
TP1
RF1
TP2
RF2
Pin description bare die
Description
test pad 1
antenna connector 1
test pad 2
antenna connector 2
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