Product Details

I-CODE® 3: NXP’s Next-Generation High-Frequency RFID Tag Chip

I-CODE® 3 is NXP’s latest high-frequency (HF) tag integrated circuit, designed for both short-range and long-range RFID applications. It complies with the ISO/IEC 15693 standard and the NFC Forum Type 5 tag specification. This chip delivers significant improvements in RF performance and read speed while enhancing user experience and privacy protection through extended NFC functionalities.

Key Features

✅ Outstanding RF Performance
I-CODE® 3 utilizes an automatic SELFAdjust mechanism that optimizes RF performance based on different materials and environments, achieving longer read distances and faster read speeds. Enhanced tag readability, broad environmental adaptability, and efficient data transmission simplify product design, accelerate industry adoption, and improve operational efficiency.

✅ Large Memory Capacity

· 2,400-bit user memory

· One-time lock memory command for fast tag encoding

· Data retention of up to 50 years and up to 100,000 write cycles

✅ Advanced Security Mechanisms

· Authenticity verification: Supports 32-byte or 48-byte customizable authenticity signatures

· Data protection: Provides two 32-bit passwords for user memory protection and one 32-bit password for configuration memory protection

· Consumer tracking & anti-counterfeiting: Supports a 24-bit counter, triggered by command or automatically, for consumption tracking and authenticity verification

✅ Privacy Protection

· Untraceable mode: Supports two password-protected untraceable modes

· Secure destruction: Features password-protected destruction for enhanced privacy security

· Enhanced user interaction: Supports first-time activation indicators and flexible counters, enabling more NFC-based interactions

Application Areas

I-CODE® 3 is suitable for various industries, including industrial, medical, consumer electronics, gaming, and libraries. Typical applications include:

Ø Product identification & tracking: Enables precise management and traceability across manufacturing, logistics, and sales processes

Ø Anti-counterfeiting & tamper-proofing: Prevents counterfeit products from entering the market using advanced security mechanisms

Ø Asset & inventory management: Enhances warehouse and logistics efficiency for refined inventory control

Ø Automated consumable communication: Supports efficient interaction between devices and consumables, improving automation in production

Ø Smartphone NFC interaction: Consumers can scan I-CODE® 3 tags using NFC-enabled devices to access product information and enhance the user experience

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. What is the I-CODE® 3 RFID chip?

I-CODE® 3 is NXP’s next-generation high-frequency (HF) RFID tag chip designed for both RFID and NFC applications. Compliant with ISO/IEC 15693 and NFC Forum Type 5 standards, it provides enhanced read performance, larger memory capacity, advanced security features, and seamless interaction with NFC-enabled smartphones and devices.

2. What are the key advantages of I-CODE® 3 compared to previous RFID chips?

I-CODE® 3 offers significant improvements in reading distance, read speed, memory capacity, and security. Its automatic SELFAjust feature optimizes RF performance across different materials and environments, ensuring reliable operation in a wide range of industrial, logistics, and consumer-facing applications.

3. How much memory does the I-CODE® 3 provide?

The I-CODE® 3 chip includes up to 2,400 bits of user memory, allowing businesses to store product information, tracking data, authentication records, and other application-specific information. It also supports fast tag encoding and offers data retention of up to 50 years with up to 100,000 write cycles.

4. What security features are available in the I-CODE® 3?

I-CODE® 3 incorporates multiple layers of security, including customizable authenticity signatures, password-protected memory access, anti-counterfeiting mechanisms, and a built-in event counter. These features help protect sensitive data, verify product authenticity, and reduce the risk of unauthorized access or cloning.

5. What applications is the I-CODE® 3 suitable for?

The I-CODE® 3 is ideal for a wide range of applications, including:

   ●Product authentication and brand protection

   ●Anti-counterfeiting and tamper detection

   ●Asset tracking and inventory management

   ●Warehouse and logistics operations

   ●Industrial automation and consumable management

   ●Smart packaging and connected products

   ●NFC-enabled consumer engagement and mobile interactions

Its versatility makes it suitable for both industrial and consumer-facing RFID solutions.

6. Can smartphones interact with I-CODE® 3 tags?

Yes. I-CODE® 3 supports NFC Forum Type 5 specifications, allowing compatible smartphones and tablets to read tag information directly. Businesses can use this capability to provide product information, authentication services, digital experiences, promotional content, and supply chain transparency through a simple tap-to-connect interaction.

Conclusion

With its exceptional performance, robust security, and versatile applications, I-CODE® 3 sets a new standard for high-frequency RFID solutions in the IoT era. Whether for industrial applications, supply chain management, or consumer interactions, it is the ideal choice for efficient, secure, and reliable RFID deployments.

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