RFID, RF Access, Monitoring ICs

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
TMS37157IRSARG4 Texas Instruments	IC RFID TRANSP 134.2KHZ 16QFN	96
ST95HF-VMD5T STMicroelectronics	IC RFID RDR/TRN 13.56MZ 32VFQFPN	6036
M24SR16-YMN6T/2 STMicroelectronics	IC RFID TRANSP 13.56MHZ 8SO	0
MLX90109CDC-AAA-000-SP Melexis	IC RFID TRANSP 125KHZ 8SOIC	38
MCP2030A-I/SL Roving Networks / Microchip Technology	IC PEPS/TPMS 125KHZ 14SOIC	19
NLM0011XTSA1 IR (Infineon Technologies)	IC NFC-PWM LED W CLO	437
MLX90109EDC-AAA-000-RE Melexis	IC RFID READER/TRAN 125KHZ 8SOIC	8197
MF1S5000XDA4/V1J NXP Semiconductors	IC RFID TRANSP 13.56MHZ PLLMC	0
TRF7960ARHBR Texas Instruments	IC RFID READER 13.56MHZ 32VQFN	0
PN5120A0HN/C1,551 NXP Semiconductors	IC RFID RDR/TRAN 13.56MZ 40HVQFN	0
PN5321A3HN/C106,51 NXP Semiconductors	IC RFID RDR/TRAN 13.56MZ 40HVQFN	0
M24SR16-YDW6T/2 STMicroelectronics	IC RFID TRANSP 13.56MHZ 8TSSOP	0
RF430FRL153HCRGER Texas Instruments	IC RFID TRANSP 13.56MHZ 24VQFN	1850
ST25R3913-BQFT STMicroelectronics	IC RFID READER 13.56MHZ 32QFN	0
LXMS21ACMF-183 TOKO / Murata	IC RFID TRANSP 865-928MHZ MODULE	0
MLX90132SLQ-AEA-000-RE Melexis	IC RFID READR/TRAN 13.56MZ 32QFN	2
CLRC66301HN,557 NXP Semiconductors	IC NFC CONTACTLESS TXRX 32HVQFN	502
ST25TA02KB-DC6H5 STMicroelectronics	IC RFID TRANSP 13.56MHZ UFDFPN5	3575
M24SR64-YMC6T/2 STMicroelectronics	IC RFID TRANSP 13.56MHZ 8UFDFPN	4556
NCF29A1XHN/0500IJ NXP Semiconductors	IC REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY 32HVQFN	0

RFID, RF Access, Monitoring ICs

1. Overview

RF/IF (Radio Frequency/Intermediate Frequency) and RFID (Radio-Frequency Identification), RF Access, and Monitoring ICs are semiconductor devices critical to wireless communication, data acquisition, and system management. These ICs enable wireless connectivity, secure identification, and real-time monitoring in applications ranging from industrial automation to consumer electronics. Their importance has surged with the growth of IoT, smart infrastructure, and contactless technologies.

2. Main Types and Functional Classification

Type	Functional Features	Application Examples
RFID ICs	Passive/active tag communication, data storage, anti-collision protocols	Supply chain tracking, contactless payment, access control
RF Access ICs	Support Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Zigbee, LTE/5G protocols, frequency hopping	Smart home devices, wireless sensors, automotive connectivity
Monitoring ICs	Power monitoring, temperature sensing, signal integrity analysis	Data centers, renewable energy systems, industrial equipment

3. Structure and Components

Typical components include:

RFID ICs: Antenna interface, modulator/demodulator, memory block, logic control unit
RF Access ICs: Transceiver core, frequency synthesizer, baseband processor, protocol stack engine
Monitoring ICs: Analog front-end (AFE), ADC/DAC, programmable threshold detectors, I C/SPI interface

4. Key Technical Specifications

Parameter	Description	Importance
Frequency Range	Operational bandwidth (e.g., 125kHz-900MHz for RFID)	Determines compatibility and application scope
Power Consumption	Active/sleep mode current (e.g., 5-20mA for RF Access ICs)	Impacts battery life and thermal design
Read/Write Speed	Data rate (e.g., 128kbit/s for HF RFID)	Affects system response time
Sensitivity	Signal detection threshold (e.g., -110dBm for monitoring ICs)	Determines operational reliability

5. Application Areas

Key industries include:

Logistics: RFID-enabled inventory systems (e.g., Amazon fulfillment centers)
Healthcare: Wireless patient monitoring devices with RF telemetry
Smart Cities: Traffic management using RF sensor networks
Industrial: Predictive maintenance systems with vibration monitoring ICs

6. Leading Manufacturers and Products

Manufacturer	Product Example	Key Features
NXP Semiconductors	UCode DNA RFID IC	Secure authentication, 860-960MHz UHF operation
Texas Instruments	CC2652R7 SimpleLink	Multiprotocol (BLE/Zigbee), 2.4GHz, 6mA RX current
Analog Devices	AD7414 Temperature Monitor	Digital output, 1 C accuracy, I C interface

7. Selection Guidelines

Key considerations:

Protocol compatibility (e.g., ISO/IEC 14443 for NFC-enabled RFID)
Environmental factors (temperature range, EMI resilience)
Integration complexity (package size, pin compatibility)
Security requirements (encryption support for RFID)
Cost vs. performance trade-offs

8. Industry Trends

Future developments include:

Sub-1GHz RFID expansion for long-range IoT applications
AI-enhanced RF signal processing for 6G readiness
Energy-harvesting monitoring ICs for self-powered systems
Chip-scale integration combining RF Access and sensing functions
Quantum-resistant cryptography for RFID security