UHF 860–960 MHzAlien Technology

Higgs-EC

Next-gen EPC Gen2 with self-correcting Sentinel memory

Official Datasheet ↗
Frequency
840-960 MHz
Protocol
EPCglobal Gen2 (V1.2.0), ISO/IEC 18000-6C
Memory
512 bits total (128 bits EPC, 128 bits User, 80 bits Unique TID, 32 bits Access Password, 32 bits Kill Password)
Interface
RF (contactless UHF)
Temp Range
-50°C to +85°C
Form Factor
Die: 490 μm × 479 μm × 150 μm (±10 μm), bumped wafer on 8-inch UV tape mounted frame

Full Specifications

ManufacturerAlien Technology
Frequency CategoryUHF 860–960 MHz
Frequency840-960 MHz
ProtocolEPCglobal Gen2 (V1.2.0), ISO/IEC 18000-6C
Memory512 bits total (128 bits EPC, 128 bits User, 80 bits Unique TID, 32 bits Access Password, 32 bits Kill Password)
InterfaceRF (contactless UHF)
Temperature Range-50°C to +85°C
Form FactorDie: 490 μm × 479 μm × 150 μm (±10 μm), bumped wafer on 8-inch UV tape mounted frame
Security32-bit Access Password, 32-bit Kill Password, 64-bit unique unalterable serial number, Block PermaLock, Dynamic Authentication anti-cloning technology

Engineering Brief

The Higgs-EC is a next-generation UHF RFID IC featuring Alien Technology's proprietary Sentinel memory architecture that detects and corrects single-bit errors and flags dual-bit errors, making it immune to cosmic rays and chip damage. It delivers best-in-class read sensitivity of -22.5 dBm and write sensitivity of -19 dBm, enabling exceptional operating ranges up to 13 meters with appropriate antennas. With 200,000 write cycles (2× competitors), 50-year data retention, and full backward compatibility with Alien's QuickWrite, BlastWrite, and Dynamic Authentication technologies, it addresses high-volume applications requiring both superior performance and reliability.

Typical Applications

  • Retail Item Level Tagging
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Vehicle Tracking
  • Product Authentication
  • Asset Inventory and Tracking
  • Baggage Handling and Tracking

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