NFC inlays are powered by NXP’s ICODE 3

Identiv’s high-frequency NFC-enabled inlays leverage NXP’s ICODE 3 tag IC, boosting RF performance and read speed. Designed for IoT applications, the ICODE 3 chip includes features suited for healthcare, logistics, industrial use, smart packaging, and specialty retail.

Identiv’s 13.56-MHz ID-Tune I3 and ID-Safe I3 inlays support both vicinity-range operation, reaching up to 1.5 meters, and close-range interactions. In vicinity mode, improved readability, material compatibility, and fast data transfer ensure seamless integration and increase operational efficiency. For close-range use, features such as first-opening indication and flexible counters enhance user engagement and product interactivity.

Key features of the ICODE 3-based inlays include:

• ISO/IEC 15693 and NFC Forum Type 5 tag compliance
• Read rate of up to 212 kbps
• One-lock memory command for tag encoding
• Customizable originality signature of 32 or 48 bytes
• Automatic SELFAdjust mechanism optimizes RF performance across different materials and conditions
• Two password-protected untraceable modes
• Extended NFC features for serialized, dynamic, and contextual messaging when tapped with an NFC-enabled phone

For more information about the ID-Tune I3 and the ID-Safe I3, which includes tamper detection, click on the product page links below.

ID-Tune I3 product page

ID-Safe I3 product page 

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