RFID, RF Access, Monitoring ICs

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
ST25R3916-AQWT STMicroelectronics	IC RFID READER/TRANSP 32VFQFN	0
PR5331C3HN/C370Y NXP Semiconductors	IC RFID READER 13.56MHZ 40HVQFN	0
ST25DV02K-W2R8S3 STMicroelectronics	IC RFID TRANSP 13.56MHZ 8SO	61
TRF7961RHBRG4 Texas Instruments	IC RFID READER 13.56MHZ 32VQFN	0
PN7150B0HN/C11002E NXP Semiconductors	IC RFID READER 13.56MHZ 40HVQFN	0
ATA557001-TAQY Roving Networks / Microchip Technology	IC 100-150KHZ 8SOIC	0
ST25DV04K-JFR6L3 STMicroelectronics	IC RFID TRANSP 13.56MHZ 10WLCSP	1923
AS3932-BTST ScioSense	IC RFID READER 110-150KZ 16TSSOP	1493
NT2H1611F0DTLH NXP Semiconductors	NFC TYPE2 TAG IC 144/888 BYTES	0
NLM0010XTSA1 IR (Infineon Technologies)	IC NFC-PWM LED W/OUT CLO	488
MFRC63002HN,118 NXP Semiconductors	IC RFID READER 13.56MHZ 32HVQFN	4512
ST25TA02K-DC6H5 STMicroelectronics	IC RFID TRANSP 13.56MHZ UFDFPN5	0
NTP53121G0JHKZ NXP Semiconductors	RFID NTAG5 XQFN	3720
NCF29A1XHN/0504GJ NXP Semiconductors	IC REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY 32HVQFN	0
LXMS21ACMD-220 TOKO / Murata	IC RFID TRANSPONDER MODULE	0
N24RF04DWPT3G Sanyo Semiconductor/ON Semiconductor	RFID 4 KB EEPROM	2127
RF430FRL152HCRGER Texas Instruments	IC RFID TRANSP 13.56MHZ 24VQFN	2664
PN5120A0HN/C2,557 NXP Semiconductors	IC RFID RDR/TRAN 13.56MZ 40HVQFN	1900
ST25DV64K-JFR6D3 STMicroelectronics	IC RFID TRANSP 13.56MHZ 12UFDFPN	1480
PN512A0HN/C1,551 NXP Semiconductors	FULL NFC FORUM-COMPLIANT FRONTEN	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