Magnus-S3 M3D
The Axzon Magnus-S3 M3D is an UHF 860–960 MHz RFID tag IC, with 64-bit TID (read-only), 128-bit EPC, 128-bit user memory, 32-bit kill password, operating at 860–960 MHz, under EPC Class-1 Gen2 v2.0.1 ISO/IEC 18000-6C.
Passive UHF RFID sensor IC for temperature, moisture and proximity monitoring.
Full Specifications
| Manufacturer | Axzon |
|---|---|
| Frequency Category | UHF 860–960 MHz |
| Frequency | 860–960 MHz |
| Protocol | EPC Class-1 Gen2 v2.0.1, ISO/IEC 18000-6C |
| Memory | 64-bit TID (read-only), 128-bit EPC, 128-bit user memory, 32-bit kill password |
| Interface | RF (passive UHF) |
| Temperature Range | -40°C to +125°C (storage); -40°C to +85°C (recommended operating); supports shorter excursions to +125°C |
| Form Factor | 910 µm × 760 µm bumped die (66 µm bumps); 1.6 mm × 1.6 mm QFN-2 |
| Security | 32-bit kill password |
Engineering Brief
The Magnus-S3 M3D is a fully passive UHF RFID sensor IC featuring three on-chip sensors: temperature (12-bit code, ±0.5°C accuracy at 30°C), adaptive RF impedance (SENSOR CODE 0–511 for moisture/proximity), and RSSI (0–31 codes). Its patented Chameleon self-tuning front-end automatically adapts antenna matching across 860–960 MHz to compensate for environmental detuning (moisture, metal proximity), maintaining read sensitivity of -16.6 dBm. The chip supports 10,000 write cycles, 10-year data retention, and comes in both bumped die and tiny 1.6×1.6 mm QFN packages for low-cost, battery-free sensor deployments.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What sensors are integrated in the Axzon Magnus-S3 M3D?
The Magnus-S3 M3D integrates three on-chip sensors: a 12-bit temperature sensor with ±0.5°C accuracy at 30°C, an adaptive RF impedance sensor (0–511 codes) for moisture and proximity detection, and an RSSI sensor (0–31 codes).
What is the read sensitivity of the Magnus-S3 M3D?
The Magnus-S3 M3D maintains a read sensitivity of -16.6 dBm. Its patented Chameleon self-tuning front-end automatically adapts antenna matching across 860–960 MHz to compensate for environmental detuning caused by moisture or metal proximity.
How much memory does the Axzon Magnus-S3 M3D have?
The chip features a 64-bit read-only TID, 128-bit EPC memory, 128-bit user memory, and a 32-bit kill password. It supports 10,000 write cycles with 10-year data retention.
What RFID protocols does the Magnus-S3 M3D support?
The Magnus-S3 M3D is compliant with EPC Class-1 Gen2 v2.0.1 (ISO/IEC 18000-6C) protocol, operating in the UHF 860–960 MHz frequency band.
What package options are available for the Magnus-S3 M3D?
The Magnus-S3 M3D is available in both bumped die format and a compact 1.6×1.6 mm QFN package, enabling low-cost integration into RFID tags for battery-free sensor applications.
How does the Magnus-S3 M3D handle antenna detuning?
The chip uses a patented Chameleon self-tuning front-end that automatically adjusts antenna matching across the full UHF band to compensate for environmental detuning effects from moisture, liquids, or metal proximity, maintaining consistent read performance.
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