RFID module provides comprehensive management for product tracking

RFID has been widely used in product tracking applications, but the requirements for RFID modules vary from application to application. This article will introduce you to the RFID needs of different application areas and the RFID solutions provided by Murata.

Multiple specifications of RFID specifications to meet different application needs

As the unit cost of RFID tags decreases year by year, the market acceptance of RFID is getting higher and higher. In response to the different needs of different application fields, manufacturers have also introduced RFID solutions of various specifications and characteristics, such as being able to be attached to metal. The RFID tag is either ultra-thin, ultra-small, and can be directly attached to the board or can be washed with an RFID tag.

RFID is already an indispensable tool for fashion/retail, as the development of RFID technology enables these industries to efficiently collect data at every node of their production cycle, as well as anti-theft, checkout and inventory when products are sold. Management work, RFID is now more than just a tool to reduce costs, it has become a powerful weapon to create value-added services / products.

In addition, the healthcare industry is an excellent application for RFID. RFID technology provides a simple and effective system for managing devices, patients, employees and drugs, enabling doctors to focus more on preventing medical errors and further improving patient care. The adoption of RFID systems in the manufacturing industry enables paperless and efficient management of products and assets, reducing the manpower and time spent on management. In addition, you can manage and visualize the flow of operators, products, and assets.

Murata has long been an outstanding supplier of RFID devices/systems, with a deep understanding of wireless communications, and with this expertise and knowledge, as well as providing a wide range of services including hardware, software development and system integration, can provide a variety of business problems for customers. s solution. Murata introduces the LXMS Magicstrap® RFID module, which provides UHF and HF devices for a wide range of applications. The UHF RFID module fits on the board and is an ideal solution for product tracking applications. These Murata UHF RFID modules use board circuits as The antenna forwards the signal. When the UHF RFID module is attached to the board, the information can be stored and retrieved in the Magicstrap® device and accessed using any UHF reader compatible with EPC Global Gen2 / ISO 18000-6C. .

Murata's UHF band RFID is an RFID tag and RFID reader that supports short-range wireless communication in the UHF band (860 to 960 MHz). RFID in the UHF band can read multiple tags at a time from a distance, so it can be used for inventory management, inspection work, logistics tracking and many other purposes.

Murata offers the world's ultra-small RFID tags that can be mounted on very small items such as glasses, accessories, and test tube containers for anti-counterfeiting and traceability management of small products. The product models include LXMS21NCNH-147, LXMSJZNCMF-198, which have integrated antennas and operate in the 865-928MHz band with a read range of 10mm (500mW reader).

For electronic device management applications, Murata introduced the LXMS21ACMF-183 and LXMS21ACNP-184, which are RFID tags that can be solder mounted on printed circuit boards. Murata provides the recommended pattern that can be used as an antenna for RFID tags using the GND portion of the board, operating in the 865-928 MHz band with read distances of 9 meters and 7 meters (4W EIRP).

In apparel management applications, Murata introduces LXMSANAA19-181 (902-928MHz), LXMSANAA18-182 (865-868MHz), which is a thin and flexible RFID tag that can be sewn on clothing or directly washed, already with the antenna Combined, the reading distance is 2 meters (4W EIRP). In addition, Murata has also introduced RFID-shaped labels suitable for labeling on books and boxes, which can be used to read and manage items and materials through long-distance communication.

Murata also introduces low-power and small-size reader modules. This small-sized and low-cost reader module uses 250mW of output power. Customers do not need a radio license to install the required devices in a single circuit. The board can be easily installed on the customer's equipment, has passed the FCC/IC/ETSI/TELEC technical standard certification, and is also RoHS compliant. In addition, Murata also provides LXRFZZUCCA-036/037 RFID near-field antenna, which is most suitable for reading Murata micro-tags, using electromagnetic fields for short-range communication, short-range antennas, and SMA connection (reverse polarity).

Murata also introduced RFID tags and RFID readers that support short-range wireless communication in the HF band (13.56MHz). RFID in the HF band is widely used to pay for contactless IC cards such as public transportation agencies and supermarkets. In addition, because the tags on your smartphone can also be read, they can be easily imported.

The HF RFID tag is mainly used for small-scale product management. It is an ultra-small RFID tag that can be mounted in a resin, so it can be installed in a small space such as a test container, a pen, and a toy. Products include LXMS33HCNG-134, LXMS33HCNK-171, LXMS33HCNL-167, LXMSAPHA08-136, LXMSAPHA17-176, operating in the 13.56MHz band, and support reading distances from 15mm to 42mm (200mW reader).

To assist customers in better evaluating RFID, Murata offers a starter kit (evaluation kit) to its customers, including reader modules, reading antennas, evaluation software, and USB interfaces. The USB connection module and the PC used enable simple and fast RFID reading and writing confirmation. It is an evaluation kit that is very suitable for those who do not have RFID experience. The evaluation software can be downloaded from Murata's official website to support long distance/short distance. Two types of antennas are available.