RAIN RFID tag configured for wearable and healthcare apps
RAIN RFID is a global alliance to popularize UHF band RFID technology into broader markets such as inventory tracking and product traceability. However, small consumer goods have posed a challenge due to the reduced space for labels. Murata has integrated a RAIN RFID chip and antenna to create a complete RFID tag for use on small items. The 1.25-mm-square package, with a height of 0.55 mm, is suited for use in eyewear, watches, and other wearable accessories, as well as healthcare applications such as test tube sample identification.
Murata has partnered with Impinj, provider of RAIN RFID solutions, to bring RAIN RFID technology into the broader market. Using Impinj’s Monza R6 tag chip’s small die size and high sensitivity, Murata has developed its ultra-small integrated tag that can be used not only to identify products during the manufacturing process, but also to provide traceability in the aftermarket. This supports both businesses and consumers against counterfeiting and enhances brand protection.
The module’s antenna is integrated into the multi-layer ceramic substrate and complies with the ISO18000-63 UHF RFID standard and EPC Global Gen2v2, and supports the global UHF band from 865 MHz to 928 MHz. The module is capable of withstanding injection moulding processes, allowing the tags to be embedded in very small products without interfering with the product’s aesthetics.
Two potential applications for the LXMSJZNCMF-198 are surgical tools and test vials. Biochemical products need to be strictly temperature controlled, which can make it difficult to scan visual labels due to condensation or contamination. The LXMSJZNCMF-198’s package is small enough to be embedded directly into test vials, allowing them to be read by RAIN RFID readers for automatic vial tracking.
Murata Europe; www.murata.com
Impinj; www.impinj.com
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