Identiv launches ID-Brain dual-frequency inlays

Identiv, an RFID and BLE-enabled Internet of Things (IoT) specialist, has launched ID-Brain, a new portfolio of dual-frequency inlays combining NFC with RAIN UHF RFID to eliminate the need for multiple tags and reduce operational complexity in logistics, pharmaceutical, healthcare and retail applications.

The new products are based on dual-frequency integrated circuit technology from EM Microelectronic and combine the benefits of NFC and RAIN UHF RFID into a single technology with the ability to perform both NFC and UHF applications.

According to Identiv, as RFID-enabled products see increased adoption across various industries, there is a growing demand for RFID tags that enable multiple applications and are accessible by corporate (UHF) reader infrastructures and smartphones in consumers' hands.

With their dual-frequency compatibility, the new ID-Brain products meet this demand and simplify operations by combining NFC and RAIN UHF RFID into a single IC tag, eliminating the need for multiple tags.

All ID-Brain deal-frequency products are powered by the second generation of EM Microelectronic’s em|echo-V (article EM4425). The chip integrates a crypto suite to cover the use cases when product authentication. It is compatible with ISO/IEC 15693, ISO/IEC 18000-3 Mode 1, NFC Forum Type 5 Tag, ISO/IEC18000-63, EPCTM Gen2v2, and ISO/IEC 29167-10 protocols. All protocols use a shared memory and a common IC serial number. This allows a customer's specific request to be linked to the product's supply chain data. With access to information on the purchase status and location of the product, the brand can provide personalized responses to customer requests.

ID-Brain tags are available as dry inlays, wet inlays or labels and currently come in three form factors: ID-Brain-A912-V13 (10.7 x 74.2 mm), ID-Brain-A893-V13 (25.4 x 48 mm) and ID-Brain-A879-V13 (15 x 34 mm).

‘The launch of our ID-Brain dual-frequency inlays marks a continued expansion of our IoT solutions portfolio,’ said Dr Manfred Mueller, chief strategy officer at Identiv. ‘The ID-Brain product family addresses key challenges businesses face today – inefficiencies in inventory tracking, ineffective loss prevention, and limited consumer engagement – by integrating NFC and RAIN UHF RFID  into a single, dual-frequency tag. With ID-Brain, businesses can streamline operations, reduce costs, and enhance both security and customer engagement with a smarter, more scalable RFID solution that’s built to last.’