RFID, RF Access, Monitoring ICs

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
N24RF04DTPT3G Sanyo Semiconductor/ON Semiconductor	IC RFID TRANSP 13.56MHZ 8TSSOP	24000
N24RF04EDTPT3G Sanyo Semiconductor/ON Semiconductor	RFID 4 KB EEPROM TSSOP (W	24000
N24RF16DWPT3G Sanyo Semiconductor/ON Semiconductor	RFID 16 KB EEPROM	2990
N24RF16EDWPT3G Sanyo Semiconductor/ON Semiconductor	RFID 16 KB EEPROM SOIC (W	54000
N24RF04DWPT3G Sanyo Semiconductor/ON Semiconductor	RFID 4 KB EEPROM	2127
N24RF64EDWPT3G Sanyo Semiconductor/ON Semiconductor	RFID 64 KB EEPROM SOIC (W	297121000
N24RF16EDTPT3G Sanyo Semiconductor/ON Semiconductor	RFID 16 KB EEPROM TSSOP (	27609000
N24RF64EDTPT3G Sanyo Semiconductor/ON Semiconductor	RFID 64 KB EEPROM TSSOP (	27000
N24RF64DTPT3G Sanyo Semiconductor/ON Semiconductor	IC RFID TRANSP 13.56MHZ 8TSSOP	0
N24RF16DTPT3G Sanyo Semiconductor/ON Semiconductor	IC RFID TRANSP 13.56MHZ 8TSSOP	0
N24RF64DWPT3G Sanyo Semiconductor/ON Semiconductor	RFID 64 KB EEPROM	2963

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