Contactless Memory Eyes High Volume Apps

Targeting high-volume applications in supply chain management, e-commerce, and access control, the LRI64 64-bit, one-time-programmable memory complies with the ISO 15693 standard for 13.56 MHz contactless products and supports the ISO anti-collision mechanism. The device is organized as 16 blocks of eight bits, of which the first eight rows contain the 64 read-only unique identification (UID) bits. It enters operation mode only when the UID is completely programmed and includes an integrated tuning capacitor and kill command. Other features include support for the AFI register, a memory size of 128 bits, and a data retention period of 40 years. Price is $0.10 each/1,000,000. STMICROELECTRONICS INC., Lexington, MA. (781) 861-2650.