Easy embedding of RFID with low development risk and fast time-to-market

The Indy RS500 reader SiP (system in package) is a completely integrated reader solution in a small surface mount package that enables fast time-to-market with low development risk. Building on the market-leading Indy reader chip technology, the Indy RS500 SiP only needs three connections (DC power, UART communication and an antenna) to start reading tags. Unlike RFID embedded reader chip solutions

that require greater investment due to complexity in RF design, manufacturing and certification, the Indy RS500 has no external components, is fully tested and meets regulatory requirements. The Indy RS500 is a surface mount package designed to work as a SMT (surface mount technology) component in a standard PCB manufacturing process, which eliminates costly mechanical hardware and RF cables that are typically required with reader modules on the market today.

Ideal for moderate read range of small tag populations, the Indy RS500 SiP’s small form factor enables a diverse range of applications that need a low-cost embedded UHF Gen 2 RFID reader, such as consumables authentication, access control, process control, appliances, medical equipment, printers, and low-cost handheld readers.

Engineering samples of the Indy RS500 and development board will be available in June 2013, with production units in October 2013.

Features:

> 23dBm maximum output power

> Rx sensitivity -65dBm

> Fail safe boot loader adds reliability during field updates

> Firmware upgradeable to G2 (Gen 2 V2)

> Dense reader mode support

> Fully tested with worldwide compliance

> Small 30mm x 32mm surface mount package

> Shielded package to prevent unwanted radiation and immunity to noise

> Easy system integration with new Impinj Radio Interface (IRI), an asynchronous message-based interface. IRI Tool Kit source code available

> Support for Monza® tag chip advanced features

Three simple connections 1. DC Power 2. UART Communication 3. RF Antenna IRI

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Indy RS500 Reader SiP Overview

Product Details Indy RS500 Reader SiP

Air Interface Protocol EPCglobal UHF Class 1 Gen2 / ISO 18000-63 (formerly 18000-6C) with support for future G2 via firmware update

Output Power 10 to 23 dBm

Rx Sensitivity -65dBm sensitivity in DRM mode based on 1% packet error rate. Sensitivity depends on carrier reflection from antenna. In most cases, sensitivity will be better than -65dBm.

Power Modes Active, standby and sleep modes

Power Consumption 2.5 watts @ 23dBm

Operating Frequencies GX: 902 - 928 MHz EU: 865 - 868 MHz

Temperature Operating: -20 to +70 oC Storage: -30 to +100 oC

RF Input and Output 50 ohm

Impinj, Inc. 701 N. 34th Street, Suite 300 Seattle, WA 98103 www.impinj.comrfid_info@impinj.com Tel: 206.517.5300 Fax: 206.517.5262

Introducing Indy® RS500 Reader SiP Solution

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About Impinj, Inc.Impinj is the leading provider of ultra-high frequency (UHF) radio-frequency identification (RFID) solutions used to identify, locate and authenticate items. Impinj’s RFID products are the world’s most comprehensive and widely adopted; they include tag chips, reader chips, fixed readers, software and innovations that support complete system solutions. Recognized and used globally by retail, pharmaceutical, food and beverage, technology and logistics companies, Impinj products enable numerous broad-based RFID applications including inventory management, counterfeit prevention and the tracking of goods. For more information on Impinj, visit www.impinj.com.