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IC, also called as electronic circuits, microchips or chips, are designed and manufactured by semiconductor manufacturers.
IC is the most important part of RFID tag. Choosing RFID IC determines carrier frequency, maximum read distance, memory size, function, coding scheme, security, and sometimes air interface.
RFID TAG products have been packaged in different forms. You can already use the environment, cost, required storage capacity, and choose the ic that suits you.
What’s the RFID Chip Frequency?
RFID chips can be classified into three categories based on the frequency range they are used to transmit data: low frequency (LF), high frequency (HF), and ultra-high frequency (UHF). In general, the lower the frequency of the RFID system, the shorter the reading range and the slower the data reading rate.
Comparing RFID tag types: UHF vs. HF vs. NFC vs. LF RFID
| Item | Low Frequency（LF） | High Frequency (HF) | Ultra-High Frequency (UHF) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frequency Range | 30 to 300KHz | 3 to 30MHz | 300 MHz to 3GHz |
| Common Frequency | 125 KHz or 134 KHz | 13.56MHz (NFC) | 860 to 960 MHz(UHF Gen2) |
| Relative cost | $$ | $$-$$$ | $ |
| Read Range | ≤30 cm | ≤10 cm | ≤100 m |
| Benefits | Minimal infection by metals and liquids | High storage capacity and higher encryption security | Lower cost, fast reading over long distances, and group reading |
| Applications | Animal tracking,automobile inventorying,Access Control | Anti-counterfeiting, packaging and labeling, contactless payment, library management | Inventory control,item-level tracking,supply chain visibility and efficiency |
Types of RFID chips by Frequency
Low Frequency 125KHz（LF）
Maximum read range 30 cm - Special Antenna and Tags - 2 meters
Low frequency (LF) is that the ITU designation for radio frequencies (RF) within the range of 30–300 kHz. Since its wavelengths range from 10–1 km, respectively, it's also referred to as the kilometer band or kilometer wave.
| IC | Memory | Protocol | Read/Write | Datasheet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TK4100 | 64bit | ISO7815 | Read-only | Download |
| EM4200 | 128bit | ISO7815 | Read-only | Download |
| EM4305 | 512bit | ISO11784/11785 | Read&Write | Download |
| EM4450 | 1kbit | ISO11784/11785 | Read&Write | Download |
| ATA5577 | 224bit | ISO11784/11785 | Read&Write | Download |
| Hitag 1 | 2048bit | ISO11784/11785 | Read&Write | Download |
| Hitag2 | 256bit | ISO11784/11785 | Read&Write | Download |
High Frequency 13.56MHz(HF)
Maximum read range 1.5 M - Special Antenna and Tags - 2 meters
The High Frequency 13.56 MHz RFID is commonly used for payment, ticket, library books, ID cards, gaming chips, asset tracking, internal control, logistics and production lines, factory automation, automotive, and security purposes.
NXP MIFARE Classic
NXP MIFARE Ultralight
NXP MIFARE Plus
| IC | Memory | Protocol | Read/Write | Datasheet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIFARE Plus EV2(2K) | 2K Byte | ISO14443A | Read&Write | Download |
| MIFARE Plus EV2(4K) | 4K Bytes | ISO14443A | Read&Write | Download |
| MIFARE Plus SE(2K) | 2K Byte | ISO14443A | Read&Write | Download |
| MIFARE Plus SE(4K) | 4K Byte | ISO14443A | Read&Write | Download |
| MIFARE Plus X(2K) | 2K Byte | ISO14443A | Read&Write | Download |
| MIFARE Plus X(4K) | 4K Byte | ISO14443A | Read&Write | Download |
NXP MIFARE Desfire
NXP NTAG
| IC | Memory | Protocol | Read/Write | Datasheet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NTAG 213 | 144 Bytes | ISO14443A | Read&Write | Download |
| NTAG 215 | 504 Bytes | ISO14443A | Read&Write | Download |
| NTAG 216 | 888 Bytes | ISO14443A | Read&Write | Download |
| NTAG 213 Tag Temper | 144 Bytes | ISO14443A | Read&Write | Download |
| NTAG 424 DNA | 416 Bytes | ISO14443A | Read&Write | Download |
| NTAG 424 DNA Tag Tamper | 416 Bytes | ISO14443A | Read&Write | Download |
NXP ICODE
| IC | Memory | Protocol | Read/Write | Datasheet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ICODE SLIX | 896 bits | ISO15693/ISO 18000-3M1 | Read&Write | Download |
| ICODE SLIX 2 | 2528 bits | ISO15693/ISO 18000-3M1 | Read&Write | Download |
| ICODE SLIX-L | 256 bits | ISO15693/ISO 18000-3M1 | Read&Write | Download |
| ICODE SLIX-S | 1280 bits | ISO15693/ISO 18000-3M1 | Read&Write | Download |
| ICODE DNA | 2016 bits | ISO15693/ISO 18000-3M1 | Read&Write | Download |
Texas Instruments
Ultra-High Frequency 840-960MHz
Maximum read range 10 meters - Special Antenna and chips - 15 meters or more
Ultra-High Frequency (UHF) is electromagnetic radiation. Especially its frequency is between 300 MHz and 3 GHz (3,000 MHz). Because of the short wavelength, UHF has strong directivity and it has a small area.
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IMPINJ MONZA
| IC | Memory | Protocol | Read/Write | Datasheet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MONZA 4QT | 128 bit epc,512 bit user | EPC Class1 Gen2/ISO 18000 6C | Read&Write | Download |
| Monza 5 | 128 bit epc,32 bit user | EPC Class1 Gen2/ISO 18000 6C | Read&Write | Download |
| Monza R6 | 96bit epc | EPC Class1 Gen2/ISO 18000 6C | Read&Write | Download |
| Monza R6-P | 96bit epc,32 bit user | EPC Class1 Gen2/ISO 18000 6C | Read&Write | Download |
NXP UCODE
| IC | Memory | Protocol | Read/Write | Datasheet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UCODE 7 | 128 bit epc | EPC Class1 Gen2/ISO 18000 6C | Read&Write | Download |
| UCODE 7m | 128 bit epc | EPC Class1 Gen2/ISO 18000 6C | Read&Write | Download |
| Ucode 8 | 128 bit epc | EPC Class1 Gen2/ISO 18000 6C | Read&Write | Download |
| Ucode 8m | 96 bit epc,32 bit user | EPC Class1 Gen2/ISO 18000 6C | Read&Write | Download |
| UCODE DNA | 224bit epc,3072 bit user | EPC Class1 Gen2/ISO 18000 6C | Read&Write | Download |
