ICODE SLIX vs Tag-it HF-I Plus

Choose ICODE SLIX if you need privacy-focused features with adequate storage for typical item-level tagging applications. This chip provides 896 bits (112 bytes) of user memory organized in 32 blocks of 4 bytes each, operating on 13.56 MHz with full ISO/IEC 15693 and ISO/IEC 18000-3 compliance. The ICODE SLIX distinguishes itself with 32-bit password protection for EAS (Electronic Article Surveillance) and AFI (Application Family Identifier) functions, making it suitable for retail anti-theft systems and library applications where privacy mode activation is required. The per-block lock mechanism allows selective write protection, and the dedicated 128-bit configuration area supports DSFID and AFI fields for application-specific filtering. The unique non-alterable 64-bit UID ensures each tag can be uniquely identified throughout its lifecycle. Choose Tag-it HF-I Plus if your application demands larger data storage capacity and you require granular memory protection without password-based security. This chip offers 2048 bits (256 bytes) of EEPROM user memory organized in 64 blocks of 32 bits (4 bytes) each, providing more than double the storage of ICODE SLIX while maintaining the same 13.56 MHz frequency and ISO/IEC 15693 and ISO/IEC 18000-3 protocol compatibility. The Tag-it HF-I Plus uses individual block locking with both user-programmable and factory lock bits, allowing permanent write protection at the block level but without password-based access control or EAS functionality. The factory-programmed and locked 64-bit UID ensures tag authenticity. This chip suits supply chain tracking, asset management, and industrial applications where extended data storage is critical for holding product information, maintenance records, or serialized manufacturing data across the item's journey.