Monza R6 / R6-P vs UCODE G2iL / G2iL+
Monza R6/R6-P offers high-speed retail tagging with optional user memory. UCODE G2iL/G2iL+ adds tamper detection, 4R privacy mode, and external supply support.
Side-by-side specs
- Monza R6 / R6-P
- 860-960 MHz
- UCODE G2iL / G2iL+
- 840 MHz to 960 MHz
- Monza R6 / R6-P
- RAIN RFID / ISO 18000-63 and EPCglobal Gen2v2 compliant
- UCODE G2iL / G2iL+
- EPC Class-1 Generation-2 UHF RFID v1.2.0
- Monza R6 / R6-P
- MR6: 96 bits EPC, no user memory; MR6-P: 96/128 bits EPC, 64/32 bits user memory
- UCODE G2iL / G2iL+
- 128-bit EPC, 64-bit TID (with 32-bit unique serial number), 32-bit kill password, 32-bit access password, 20 years data retention
- Monza R6 / R6-P
- RF (contactless)
- UCODE G2iL / G2iL+
- RF (contactless), optional external supply mode via VDD pin (G2iL+)
- UCODE G2iL / G2iL+
- -40°C to +85°C
- Monza R6 / R6-P
- MR6: die size 464.1 x 400 µm; MR6-P: die size 464.1 x 442 µm
- UCODE G2iL / G2iL+
- 8" wafer (75 µm or 120 µm with 7 µm polyimide spacer), XSON6 (SOT886F1), FCS2 flip-chip strap (SOT1040-1 Cu/Al)
- Monza R6 / R6-P
- MR6-P: Access/Kill password, short-range mode
- UCODE G2iL / G2iL+
- 32-bit access password, 32-bit kill password, bank-wise read protection (EPC and TID), Product Status Flag (PSF), Real Read Range Reduction (4R privacy mode), Tag Tamper Alarm…
| Spec | Monza R6 / R6-P | UCODE G2iL / G2iL+ |
|---|---|---|
| Frequency | 860-960 MHz | 840 MHz to 960 MHz |
| Protocol | RAIN RFID / ISO 18000-63 and EPCglobal Gen2v2 compliant | EPC Class-1 Generation-2 UHF RFID v1.2.0 |
| Memory | MR6: 96 bits EPC, no user memory; MR6-P: 96/128 bits EPC, 64/32 bits user memory | 128-bit EPC, 64-bit TID (with 32-bit unique serial number), 32-bit kill password, 32-bit access password, 20 years data retention |
| Interface | RF (contactless) | RF (contactless), optional external supply mode via VDD pin (G2iL+) |
| Temp Range | — | -40°C to +85°C |
| Form Factor | MR6: die size 464.1 x 400 µm; MR6-P: die size 464.1 x 442 µm | 8" wafer (75 µm or 120 µm with 7 µm polyimide spacer), XSON6 (SOT886F1), FCS2 flip-chip strap (SOT1040-1 Cu/Al) |
| Security | MR6-P: Access/Kill password, short-range mode | 32-bit access password, 32-bit kill password, bank-wise read protection (EPC and TID), Product Status Flag (PSF), Real Read Range Reduction (4R privacy mode), Tag Tamper Alarm… |
Verdict
FAQ
What is the main memory difference between Monza R6-P and UCODE G2iL?
Monza R6-P offers 96 or 128 bits of EPC with 64 or 32 bits of user memory, while UCODE G2iL provides fixed 128-bit EPC with no dedicated user memory but includes a 64-bit TID containing a 32-bit unique serial number.
Does UCODE G2iL support tamper detection like Monza R6?
UCODE G2iL+ (the plus variant) includes Tag Tamper Alarm functionality to detect physical tampering. Monza R6 and R6-P do not offer tamper detection, providing only short-range mode on the R6-P for basic privacy.
Which chip offers better privacy features for consumer applications?
UCODE G2iL/G2iL+ provides Real Read Range Reduction (4R privacy mode) and bank-wise read protection, offering stronger privacy controls than Monza R6-P's short-range mode for post-retail consumer privacy scenarios.
Sourcing Monza R6 / R6-P or UCODE G2iL / G2iL+ in volume?
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