High density rfid memory allows technical equipment to ‘talk back’
An rfid device from STMicroelectronics is said to enable technical equipment to 'talk back', providing detailed information such as a full maintenance history, speeding up servicing and simplifying record keeping for OEMs and equipment operators.
The new LRiS64K chip combines radio tagging (rfid) circuitry with a 64Kbit non volatile eeprom capable of storing extensive data, such as initial manufacturer details and complete records of repairs or upgrades. It has been designed to deliver a combination of industry standard wireless features, rich data storage, secure retention, and long term reliability.
According to the company, engineers servicing equipment such as medical devices, industrial equipment, automotive controllers and avionics modules containing an LRiS64K can access important unit specific information held directly on the device, by using a standard rfid reader.
The LRiS64K is a long range 13.56MHz device, based on the international ISO 15693 and ISO 18000-3 mode 1 standards for rfid devices. According to ST, the memory can retain data for more than 40 years and withstand more than 1million write/erase cycles.
