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

Frequency
Monza R6 / R6-P
860-960 MHz
UCODE G2iL / G2iL+
840 MHz to 960 MHz
Protocol
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
Memory
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
Interface
Monza R6 / R6-P
RF (contactless)
UCODE G2iL / G2iL+
RF (contactless), optional external supply mode via VDD pin (G2iL+)
Temp Range
UCODE G2iL / G2iL+
-40°C to +85°C
Form Factor
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)
Security
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…

Verdict

Choose Monza R6 / R6-P if you need optimized high-speed serialization for retail item-level tagging where throughput is critical. The base MR6 provides 96-bit EPC memory with no user memory, suitable for basic inventory tracking at 860–960 MHz. The MR6-P variant adds flexibility with 96/128-bit EPC configurations and 64/32 bits of user memory, plus access/kill password protection and a short-range privacy mode. Both variants comply with EPCglobal Gen2v2 and ISO 18000-63, making them compatible with modern RAIN RFID infrastructure. The R6 family is engineered for environments demanding rapid tag commissioning and standard Gen2 feature sets without requiring tamper detection or advanced privacy modes. Choose UCODE G2iL / G2iL+ if your application requires enhanced security features, tamper detection, or flexible power options. Both variants provide 128-bit EPC memory, 64-bit TID with a 32-bit unique serial number, and 20-year data retention across 840–960 MHz. Security includes 32-bit access and kill passwords, bank-wise read protection for EPC and TID, Product Status Flag for supply chain verification, and Real Read Range Reduction (4R privacy mode) for consumer privacy compliance. The G2iL+ variant uniquely adds Tag Tamper Alarm functionality to detect physical tampering and an optional external VDD pin for applications requiring auxiliary power or digital switching. These chips suit pharmaceutical authentication, high-value asset tracking, or any deployment where tamper evidence and granular access control justify the additional feature set over basic Gen2v2 tags.

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.

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