Higgs-3
The Alien Technology Higgs-3 is an UHF 860–960 MHz RFID tag IC, with 800 bits total: 96-480 bits EPC, 512 bits user memory, 64-bit unique TID, 32-bit access password, 32-bit kill password, operating at 860-960 MHz, under EPC Global Class 1 Gen 2 (V 1.2.0) ISO/IEC 18000-6C:2004 / Amd 1:2006 (Type C).
800-bit EPC Gen2, 512-bit user memory
Full Specifications
| Manufacturer | Alien Technology |
|---|---|
| Frequency Category | UHF 860–960 MHz |
| Frequency | 860-960 MHz |
| Protocol | EPC Global Class 1 Gen 2 (V 1.2.0), ISO/IEC 18000-6C:2004 / Amd 1:2006 (Type C) |
| Memory | 800 bits total: 96-480 bits EPC, 512 bits user memory, 64-bit unique TID, 32-bit access password, 32-bit kill password |
| Interface | RF (contactless backscatter) |
| Temperature Range | -50°C to +85°C |
| Form Factor | Wafer (ALC-360-FW: 8-inch bumped wafer), SOT-323 (ALC-360-SOT) |
| Security | 32-bit access password, 32-bit kill password, 64-bit unalterable unique serial number, user memory block perma-lock and read password protection in 64-bit blocks, Dynamic Authentication fingerprint |
Engineering Brief
The Higgs-3 is a UHF RFID tag IC operating at 860-960 MHz conforming to EPC Class 1 Gen 2 and ISO 18000-6C standards. It features 800 bits of nonvolatile EEPROM memory with flexible allocation between EPC (96-480 bits) and user memory (512 bits), plus a factory-programmed unalterable 64-bit serial number for item authentication. With industry-leading sensitivity of -20 dBm, 100,000 programming cycles, 50-year data retention, and operating range up to 10m, the chip supports high-speed programming (30 tags/second) via custom LoadImage command and offers granular security with 64-bit block locking and Dynamic Authentication anti-counterfeiting technology.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What memory capacity does the Alien Higgs-3 have?
The Higgs-3 has 800 bits total memory, including 96-480 bits flexible EPC allocation, 512 bits of user memory, a 64-bit unique TID, and 32-bit access and kill passwords.
What is the read range of the Alien Higgs-3 tag IC?
The Higgs-3 can achieve read ranges up to 10 meters with a sensitivity of -20 dBm, depending on antenna design, reader power, and environmental conditions.
Is the Alien Higgs-3 compatible with EPC Gen 2 standards?
Yes, the Higgs-3 fully conforms to EPC Global Class 1 Gen 2 (V 1.2.0) and ISO/IEC 18000-6C:2004 with Amendment 1:2006 Type C specifications.
What security features does the Higgs-3 RFID chip offer?
The Higgs-3 includes 32-bit access and kill passwords, 64-bit block perma-lock and read password protection for user memory, a factory-programmed unique 64-bit TID, and Dynamic Authentication anti-counterfeiting technology.
How many times can the Alien Higgs-3 be reprogrammed?
The Higgs-3 supports 100,000 programming cycles with 50-year data retention in its nonvolatile EEPROM memory.
What is the programming speed of the Alien Higgs-3?
The Higgs-3 supports high-speed programming of up to 30 tags per second using the custom LoadImage command for rapid commissioning.
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