Radio-frequency identification (RFID) company Impinj Inc. consistently pushes the boundaries of innovation in the RAIN RFID field. UHF RFID technology has become a reliable and efficient solution thanks to Impinj Inc., NXP Semiconductors, and Alien technology, Zebra Corps., Avery Dennison, etc.
In this exploration, we will examine Impinj's diverse offerings of UHF RFID tags and readers to discern Impinj's formidable presence in RAIN RFID. From the high-performance Monza series, each chip provides solutions tailored to a myriad of applications, including large-volume retail and supply chain management, security and access management systems, printers, point-of-sale devices, and kiosk systems.
Building high-performance solutions with UHF RFID chips
Impinj's UHF RFID tag chips and reader chips provide high-performance identification and data capture. The tag chips in the Monza series are designed with precision and versatility. On the other hand, Impinj's reader chips not only enhance the read rates but also provide the necessary intelligence for efficient communication with the tags. The combination of high-performance tag and reader chips enables solutions for sectors like retail, logistics, healthcare, etc.
Prominent Impinj Tag Chips
The Impinj tag chips deliver high performance, flexible memory options, and extended features to RFID tags. These tag chips are attached to an item, which provides a unique identifier and enables readers to determine the item's identity, location, and authenticity.
The various types of Impinj RAIN RFID tag chips are:
1. Impinj M800 series
2. Impinj M700 series
3. Impinj Monza R6 series
4. Impinj Monza 4QT
5. Impinj Monza X-8K
1. Impinj M800 Series
Impinj M800 series tag chips offer improved readability for reading small tags at high volume and speed. It comes with AutoTune V3's advanced feature of managing tagged items. Impinj M830 and M850 tag chips allow businesses to use a single, small tag on items like apparel, electronics, sporting goods, home goods, etc.
Specification for the Impinj M800 series
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Specifications
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M830
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M850
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Protocol
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18000-63 and EPC global Gen2V2
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18000-63 and EPC global Gen2V2
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EPC Memory (bit)
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128
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96
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User Memory (bit)
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0
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32
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Read sensitivity (dBm)
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-25.5
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-25.5
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2. Impinj M700 Series
The Impinj M700 tag chip series can be attached to or embedded in nearly any item to enable solutions for high-speed inventory counting, loss prevention, frictionless self-checkout, and seamless product returns. It comes in a range of EPC and user memory configurations with capabilities such as cryptographic authentication for product authentication. Also provides innovative solutions for consumer privacy, anti-counterfeiting, loss prevention, and embedded tagging.
Specification for the Impinj M700 Series
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Specification
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M730
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M750
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M770
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M775
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M780
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M781
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Protocols
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18000-63 and EPC global Gen2V
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18000-63 and EPC global Gen2V
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18000-63 and EPC global Gen2V
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18000-63 and EPC global Gen2V
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18000-63 and EPC global Gen2V
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18000-63 and EPC global Gen2V
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EPC Memory (bits)
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128
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96
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128
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128
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496
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128
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User Memory (bits)
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0
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32
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32
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32
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128
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512
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Read sensitivity (dBm)
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-24
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-24
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-24
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-24
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-23.5
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-23.5
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3. Impinj Monza R6 Series
Impinj Monza R6 series chips are available in two versions, one MR-6 and another MR6-P, which (UHF RFID tags with Impinj Monza R6) are applied for inventory management and airline baggage tracking. Retailers are using innovative ways to optimize a variety of applications. Such as inventory management and then enabling smart fitting rooms, automated checkout, and interactive product displays.
Specification of the Impinj Monza R6 Series
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Specifications
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MR-6
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MR6-P
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Protocols
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18000-63 and EPC global Gen2V
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18000-63 and EPC global Gen2V
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EPC Memory
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96 bits
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96-128 bits
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User Memory
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None
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64/32 bits
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Read Sensitivity (dBm)
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-22
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-22
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Write Sensitivity (dBm)
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-17
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-17
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Die Size (μm)
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4.61×400
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4.61×442
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4. Impinj Monza 4QT Series
The Impinj Monza 4QT chip series is designed to meet the needs of complex use cases in assets requiring authentication, such as personnel IDs and pharmaceuticals. These chips feature large memory capacities, omnidirectional reading capabilities, and tag data protection. It has a larger memory capacity and multiple configuration options.
Specification of the Impinj Monza 4QT Series
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Specifications
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Monza 4QT
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Protocol
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18000-63 and EPC global Gen2V
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EPC Memory
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128 bits
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User Memory
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512 bits
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Read Sensitivity (dBm)
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-19.5
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Write Sensitivity (dBm)
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-16.7
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Die Size (μm)
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590×590
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5. Impinj MX-8K
Impinj MX-8K chips deliver high performance and include a large memory block to support specialty applications. It enables multiple configurations for far-field and near-field applications. It features multimode communication to communicate with chip memory using RAIN RFID readers or a standard I2C interface.
Specification for Impinj MX-8K:
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Specification
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Monza X-8K
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Protocol
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18000-63 and EPC global Gen2V
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EPC Memory
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128 bits
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User Memory
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8,192 bits
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Read Sensitivity (dBm)
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-19.1/ -26.1 BAP
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Write Sensitivity (dBm)
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-14.1/ -26.1 BAP
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Die Size (μm)
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2.0×2.0×0.35
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Prominent Impinj Reader Chips
Impinj RAIN RFID reader chips are designed for a wide range of devices with embedded RAIN RFID read/write capability. Impinj reader chips are designed for the Internet of Things (IoT) and can read tags faster and farther, perfect RAIN RFID solution for identifying, locating, and authenticating items. UHF RFID Readers with Impinj RFID chips provide efficient item level identification and tracking in retail, manufacturing and supply chains.
The various types of Impinj RAIN RFID Reader chips are:
1. Impinj E900 Series
2. Impinj E700 Series
3. Impinj E500 Series
4. Impinj E300 Series
5. Impinj Indy Series
6. Impinj E900 Series
The Impinj E900 series is designed to provide high performance. It can be used in conveyors and warehouse transition use cases where readers identify densely packed shipment contents and their direction of movement at high speeds. It is a newly launched series in this segment that offers high read sensitivity and low power consumption. The Impinj E910 reader chip offers the following advantages over the Impinj Indy R2000:
1. Reliable performance with up to 10 dB better-received sensitivity
2. Up to 50% lower chip power consumption provides energy efficiency for IoT devices.
7. Impinj E700 Series
The Impinj E700 series has superior receive sensitivity for long read range and improved read range. The chip is designed for IoT devices that identify, locate, and authenticate large numbers of tagged items quickly. They are embedded with handheld and fixed readers on shelves, cabinets, and conveyors, enabling real-time inventory and asset tracking.
The Impinj E710 reader chip delivers:
1. Up to 4 dB better receive sensitivity than its older variants.
2. Up to 50% lower chip power consumption helps energy-efficient IoT devices.
8. Impinj E500 Series
The Impinj E500 series is designed for point-of-sale devices, mobile and wearable readers, smart appliances, and connected consumables. It is applicable for a mid-read range that can quickly read the tags. The chip is designed for IoT devices that identify, locate, and authenticate groups of tagged items quickly.
9. Impinj E300 Series
The Impinj E300 series brings reading and writing capabilities to all devices, balancing performance and cost. The chip is designed for cost-effective printers, kiosks, and security and access management systems. It offers the ability to convert any barcode product into a true IoT device that adds automation to digital transformation programs.
10. Impinj Indy Series
The Impinj Indy series is available in two variants, the Indy R2000 and R500 reader chips, which require minimal external components to implement a RAIN RFID reader circuit. The Impinj R2000 chip offers high sensitivity and tag read rate performance, and on the other hand, the Impinj R500 chip is a low-cost alternative for various use cases. These chips power a wide range of RFID devices, including handhelds, tablets, POS, access control, shelf readers, gateways, fixed readers, and more.
Specification table for Impinj Reader Chips
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Specification
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E910
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E710
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E510
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E310
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R2000
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R500
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Protocols
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18000-63 and EPC global Gen2V
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18000-63 and EPC global Gen2V
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18000-63 and EPC global Gen2V
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18000-63 and EPC global Gen2V
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18000-63 and EPC global Gen2V
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18000-63 and EPC global Gen2V
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Read Sensitivity (dBm)
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-94
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-88
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-82
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-75
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-84
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-68
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Maximum read rate (Tag/second)
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1000
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1000
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700
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250
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900
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190
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Power consumption (watts)
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0.5
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0.5
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0.5
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0.5
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1.5
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1.1
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Package Type
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56 -pin QFN
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56 -pin
QFN
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56 - pin QFN
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56 - pin QFN
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64 - pin QFN
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64 - pin QFN
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Package size (mm)
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6×6
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6×6
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6×6
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6×6
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9×9
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9×9
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Reader modes
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15
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15
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11
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5
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4
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4
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In conclusion, Impinj's UHF RFID chips are technological excellence, revealing a diverse range of tag and reader chips that are redefining the benchmarks of high performance. The synergy between these tag chips and reader chips elevates the performance standards, offering extended read ranges, anti-collision capabilities, and versatile communication. The Monza R6, Monza 4QT, and Monza X-8K tag chips stand out for their unique features, providing a range of applications. On the reader side, the E900, E700, E500, E300, and Indy series showcase Impinj's prowess in delivering high sensitivity, low power consumption, and compact design.
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