Texas Instruments, Inc. (TI)    Dallas, TX 75243-4136
Feb 06, 2012 Measuring 12 x 2.12 mm, Model TRPGR30TGC is pre-programmed with unique code for industrial applications and asset tracking, while Model TRPGP40TGC can be programmed by users for livestock-, pet-ID, and fish tracking. Devices feature half-duplex technology, which offers resistance to noise through frequency-shift keying modulation. Operating at resonance frequency of 134.2 kHz, passive transponders are glass encapsulated with read range up to 20 in. and lifespan of 30 years.

Ekahau, West Coast    Saratoga, CA 95070
Oct 31, 2011 Suited for healthcare deployments, manufacturing plants, and retail environments, Model A4 detects Wi-Fi network signals and signals emitted by IR location beacons. Beacons can be placed in areas where micro-zone accuracy is required or where Wi-Fi coverage is not adequate. Offering 5 year battery life, tag includes optical tamper sensor that sends alerts if tag has been removed. Two configurable buttons can be used to send alarms or notify users of events, such as asset availability.

Uson L.P.    Houston, TX 77041
Oct 26, 2011 Using both standard and custom components tailored to application requirements, RFID Tags streamline parts processing and help manage test data. RFID chip residing on test part can store serial number, date of manufacture, expiry date, leak detection test parameters, and results such as pressure, leak rate, and flow rate. When parts are connected to console, RFID tags enable console to know exactly what is connected to it and what physical parameters are required for test solution to proceed.

NephSystem Technologies    Delta V4L 2A6  Canada
Oct 12, 2011 Operating from 2.400-2.4835 GHz, NSAT Series continuously transmit unique, 8-character long ID numbers that can be detected and decoded by NSAR-800 active reader at distances up to 4,900 ft (outdoors). Products, which come in IP50/67-rated industrial PVC housings, use GFSK modulation and feature 1 Mbps communication rate and 99.99% identification accuracy. Battery life is rated up to 6 years, and anti-collision feature allows simultaneous reading of up to 200 tags.

UPM RFID    Pirkkala 33960  Finland
Sep 28, 2011 NFC UPM BullsEye(TM), with 1.4 in. dia antenna; NFC UPM Circus(TM), with 0.9 in. dia antenna; and NFC UPM MiniTrack(TM), with 0.6 x 1.2 in. antenna, include NXP NTAG203 IC that offers 1,300 bits/144 bytes of user memory that provides fast response time when reading with near field commmunication (NFC) smartphones. All tags are compliant with ISO 14443A and NFC Forum Type 2 Tag applications, including connection handover, Bluetooth simple pairing, WiFi protected set-up, and goods/devices authentication.

Albis Technologies Ltd.    Zürich CH-8047  Switzerland
Jul 20, 2011 Suited for retail/wholesale sectors, ZOMOFI® Gate Access Management System ensures that sensitive and controlled areas, where access is strictly limited, are secured against unauthorized entry. Z-Tag S3135 transponders, available in standard and ruggedized versions, are hands-free and can be worn in any form, and once in range, signals are sent to S3135-H110 Z-Controller reader for granting access. Authorized personnel or vehicles are permitted passage, while others are flagged as Access Denied.

QID Solutions Ltd    Zalaszentgrót 8790  Hungary
Jul 13, 2011 Offered as RFID add-on solution for apparel retailers, QID smartPIN is EPC Gen 2-compliant with high RF performance. It works with existing EAS (electronic article surveillance) technologies and main EAS locks via standard pin and also works independently as RFID EAS tag. Utilizing UPM Combo(TM) inlay equipped with NXP's UCODE chip, solution weighs 4.5 g and is suited for multi-brand shops, in-shop inventory use, or whole supply chain.

UPM RFID    Pirkkala 33960  Finland
Apr 19, 2011 Based on Monza(TM) 5 UHF RFID IC from Impinj, UPM Belt(TM) Monza(TM) 5 targets item-level, logistics, and supply chain applications. It meets requirements of retail apparel applications due to 3 in. form factor and design that takes RF requirements for close coupling into account. In addition to 2.746 x 0.551 in. antenna, features include 128-bit EPC and 48-bit serialized TID.

Gates Corporation    Denver, CO 80202
Mar 24, 2011 Suited for companies that depend on fluid power equipment, Sentry(TM) IQ monitors real-time diagnostic information about operating condition and performance of hose assemblies, continuously measuring temperatures, pressures, and impulse cycles to calculate remaining hose life and identify hoses for replacement before failure occurs. Sentry(TM) ID, utilizing RF tagging system, allows users to identify and track specific hose assemblies operating worldwide.

GAO RFID Inc.    Toronto   Canada
Mar 04, 2011 Using 433 MHz for data reception and 916 MHz, 927 MHz, or 868 MHz for data transmission, Model 127007 is suited for asset tracking and monitoring, inventory control, and warehousing. Transmission range is up to 45 m and receiving range is up to 30 m. Ultra-high-frequency device includes automatic wake-up function and uses anti-collision algorithm for simultaneous read capability. Powered by 3 V Li-Ion battery, tag provides 256 kb data storage capacity.

Novatel Wireless, Inc.    Calgary T2E 7H7  Canada
Feb 22, 2011 Using N4A CMS(TM) software, Spider AT Systems manage, monitor, and track high-value enterprise assets. IP68-rated Spider AT 3000 Series is aimed at recovery applications and can track assets through frequent position reporting while optimizing battery life. Spider AT 4000 Series can tie into external power source, when available, and maintain long life on internal battery pack. Both retrieve critical information about assets based on user-defined alerts, specific events, or geo-fences.

Ekahau, West Coast    Saratoga, CA 95070
Feb 22, 2011 Respectively, tags TS1 and TS2 feature 1 and 2 extended cable probes that can be installed inside environment where temperature is being measured and have -328 to +302°F range. HS1 tag measures RH up to 100% and temperature ranges from -40 to +185°F. While battery power lasts up to 3 years at 15 min reporting interval, tags can sample temperature/humidity as often as 15 sec or as required. On-board heuristics enable immediate reporting of anomalies that occur between reporting intervals.

GAO RFID Inc.    Toronto   Canada
Jan 31, 2011 Model 124048, high-frequency RFID tag installs on door frame to monitor and report on door status, and enables users to track enclosure access attempts. Featuring transmission range of more than 30 ft, unit broadcasts unique ID and door status message every 10 sec, and has battery life of up to 7 yr. Product includes active RFID tag, magnet assembly, and industrial-strength adhesive backing to ease installation. It is impact and splash resistant as well as temperature stable.

Radiant RFID    Austin, TX 78738
Jan 25, 2011 With read range up to 4 m, rewearable Gen 2 UHF Wristband is composed of silicone material and can be worn for days, weeks or months. Product comes in 20+ colors and various sizes, supports custom graphics, and conforms to EPC Radio-Frequency IDentification Protocols Class-1 Generation 2 standards. Uses include RFID tracking applications requiring comfort and long wear, such as cruise ships, theme parks, trade shows, festivals, and long-term special events.

GAO RFID Asset Tracking    Toronto M1B 2K4  Canada
Jan 21, 2011 Compliant with MIFARE Ultralight, 13.56 MHz Mini Read/Write RFID Tag offers read range of 2-4 cm, max read quantity of 1 tag/sec, and memory capacity of 512 bits for data storage. High frequency, contactless unit is finished with PVC plastic and can withstand temperature range of -55 to 100°C. Device is suitable for embedding within casino chips, anti-counterfeiting, access control, and industrial transponders applications.

GAO RFID Inc.    Toronto   Canada
Jan 19, 2011 Operating from 2.4-2.5 GHz at RF output power of 0 dbm, Model 127003 collects temperature data in real-time and transmits data to reader for recording. Unit has max read range of 100 m and uses anti-collision algorithm, allowing 100 tags to be read simultaneously without operational influence. If tagged item's temperature falls beyond preset limits, tag can trigger alarm. Device is useful for identifying exact time of temperature changes and monitoring refrigerated items en route.

GAO RFID Inc.    Toronto   Canada
Jan 19, 2011 Operating at frequency range of 2.4-2.5 GHz, Model 127001 offers read range up to 100 m and anti-collision functionality, which enables up to 100 tags to be read simultaneously. Device is built around 0.18 µm CMOS IC and provides 4-year battery life without sacrificing read range. Used to identify and locate items or persons, read-only tag is suited for applications such as manufacturing, asset, and vehicle management.

Balluff, Inc.    Florence, KY 41042-0937
Jan 14, 2011 Compatible with Mazak data control and tracking systems, RFID Tool ID Tags mount in end of tool holder retention knob, which is then screwed into top of tool holder to provide handling point for automatic tool changing and repeatable place for reading Tool ID tag in Mazak machining centers. Designed to withstand elevated pressures and centrifugal forces, tags have center hole that is compatible with cooling and sealing apparatus, which allows cooling fluid to pass through tag and retention knob.

GAO RFID Inc.    Toronto   Canada
Jan 14, 2011 Designed for loop attachment to key rings or other items with similar mounting requirements, Model 136007 operates over frequency range of 902-928 MHz for North America and 865-868 MHz for Europe and India. Tag offers 64 Kb memory total with 60 Kb rewritable non-volatile user memory to store user information such as E-manifest, maintenance records, custody chain, and history. With max read distance of 25 m, Model 136007 supports data rates of 8 Kbps for forward link and 32 Kbps for reverse link.

Broadcom Corp.    San Jose, CA 95110
Dec 17, 2010 Near field communications (NFC) tag Series BCM20203 enables users to establish connection and initiate data transfer between 2 devices when they are brought within few centimeters of one another. Since transmission range is so close, NFC-enabled communication is inherently secure. Operating at 13.56 MHz, NFC tag transfers data up to 424 Kbps and is powered only through energy harvested from reader on other side of connection. On-chip non-volatile memory allows for multiple read/write cycles.