UHF RFID EPC Gen2 physical interface

Overview

130GF_G2PHY_01 is the IP intended for use in passive UHF transponder applications. IP derives its operating power from an RF electromagnetic field generated by a reader, which is received and rectified. Also the IP can operate in battery assisted mode with improved sensitivity. The IP contains two UHFAp and UHFAn antenna pads. The IP sends the answer back to the reader using a backscatter modulation technique. 130GF_G2PHY_01 provides a fast and flexible anti-collision protocol based on internal random number generator according to EPC standard. 130GF_G2PHY_01 supports all EPC C1G2 mandatory commands. Short-time memory block provides 4-bit storage with persistence values according to EPC C1G2 standard. The operation of the IP-block must be carried out in conjunction with external non-volatile memory (130GF_EEPROM_01 IP). Implemented the ability to access external memory for a third-party user (for example, through the HF NFC interface) according to the "First in and First Served" principle.

Key Features

  • Global Foundries Embedded EEPROM 0.13 um
  • Operating temperature range -40…+85 °C
  • 2 operation modes: passive mode or battery assisted passive (BAP) mode
  • Operating frequency 860 - 960 MHz
  • EPC Class 1 Generation 2 compliant
  • Two pads RF operation functionality
  • Small area (0.19 mm2)

Applications

  • Protection of goods against counterfeiting
  • Supply chain management and logistics
  • Airline baggage handling
  • Mail and parcel delivery
  • Automobile billing systems
  • Asset tagging

Deliverables

  • Datasheet
  • Layout View (GDSII)
  • Evaluation kit based on packaged IC
  • Characterization Report
  • Behavioral Model
  • SPICE netlist (.cdl)
  • Integration Support

Technical Specifications

Foundry, Node
Global Foundries Embedded EEPROM 0.13 um
Maturity
pre-silicon verification
Availability
Now
GLOBALFOUNDRIES
Pre-Silicon: 130nm
Silicon Proven: 130nm
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