The Higgs™ 10 from Alien is an RFID Tag IC that is designed for global operation from 840 to 960 MHz. It has excellent read/write sensitivity along with enhanced backscatter capability and is optimized for high-volume applications. This RFID IC provides a flexible EPC memory structure supporting 96-bit EPC formats, plus a 32-bit expansion for longer EPC formats. It also supports up to 32-bits for optional user memory data which enables the flexibility to store additional data beyond the EPC level such as encryption keys, additional asset information, and serial numbers. This IC utilizes Sentinel™ memory which detects and fixes single-bit errors and flags dual-bit errors and can also withstand up to 200,000 write cycles.
The Higgs™ 10 is compliant to GS1 Class 1 Gen 2 and ISO/IEC 18000-6C standards. It has a read sensitivity of -21.5 dBm and a write sensitivity of -19 dBm. This RFID IC is available as a die that measures 419.05 x 382.50 x 150.00 μm and is ideal for use in high-volume retail, automotive, supply-chain, and logistics, and high-sensitivity applications.
