Higgs™ 3
EPC Class 1 Gen 2 RFID Tag IC
Higgs-3 is a highly integrated, 800-bit memory, single chip UHF RFID Tag IC. The chip
conforms to the EPC global Class 1 Gen 2 specifications and provides state-of-the-art
performance for a broad range of applications.
Applications•••

FEATURE

Supply Chain Management
Distribution Logistics
Product Authentication

DESCRIPTION

Industry Leading Sensitivity Industry leading tags performance in challenging RF environments.

•••

Asset Inventory and Tracking
Baggage Handling and Tracking
Item Level Tagging

BENEFIT
Saves money: Reduces the number of readpoints and/or minimizes tag size.

800-Bits of NVRAM

Larger memory RFID IC including 96-480 bits of Provides flexibility for local storage or for
EPC or up to 512-bits of user memory.
large bit-count EPC needs.

Dynamic Authentication™

Enhanced IC security using a non-digital, unique Practically eliminates copied tags being apand non-cloneable “finger-print”.
plied to counterfeit or goods of higher value.

Features:

Product Overview:› Meets EPCglobal Gen2 (V 1.2.0) as well as
ISO/IEC 18000-6C:2004 / Amd 1:2006 (TypeC)› Worldwide operation in the RFID UHF bands(860-960 MHz)
› 800-Bits of Nonvolatile Memory• 96-EPC Bits, extensible to 480 Bits
• 512 User Bits
• 64 Bit Unique TID• 32 Bit Access and 32 bit Kill Passwords› Pre-Programmed with a unique, unalterable
64-bit serial number› User Memory can be Block Perma-Locked
as well as read password protected in 64 BitBlocks› Supports all Mandatory and Optional Commands including Item Level Commands› Custom Commands for high speed programming; 30 tags per second for the 96-bit EPCnumber› Low power operation for both read andprogram› Exceptional operating range, up to 10m withappropriate antenna

Higgs-3 operates at extremely low power levels, yet still
provides sufficient backscatter signal to read tags at an extended range. It can also be programmed at low RF powerand, in conjunction with a custom command - LoadImage- can be programmed at high speed. Higgs-3 is implemented in a low cost CMOS process and uses proven and costeffective EEPROM technology.
Higgs-3 offers a flexible memory architecture that provides
for the optimum allocation of EPC and User memory fordifferent use cases such as legacy part numbering systems
and service history. User memory can also be read and or
write locked on 64-bit boundaries, supporting a variety ofof public/private usage models.
The IC also features a factory programmed 64-bit serial
number that cannot be altered. In conjunction withh tthee EPC
Pcode, this provides a unique “fingerprint” for the ta
taggedgge
item.

Higgs ™ 3
EPC Class 1 Gen 2 RFID Tag IC

Operating Conditions & Electrical Characteristics
SymbolParameter
Operating Conditions
Operating TemperatureTAfin
Operating Frequency
Electrical Characteristics
Sensitivity during Read
SR
Interference Signal Suppression
ISEquivalent input parallel resistanceRP
Equivalent input parallel Capacitance
CPData Retention
Dret
Programming Cycles at 25°C
Pcycl

Conditions / Capability

Min

Typ-50860
Reading

-18-4
1500
0.85

At -14 dBm input power
At -14 dBm input power
50

100,000

Max

Units

+85960°C
MHzdBmdBOhmspFYears
CyclesMemory Map
Bank
User
TID

EPC

ReservedAddress
00h – 1FFh
60h – BFh
20h – 5Fh00h – 1Fh
20h – 7Fh
10h – 1Fh00h – 0Fh
20h – 3Fh00h – 1Fh

Description
User
Device Configuration
Unique Tag ID Unalterable
TID EPC/TMD/TMDID/TMN
EPC #EPC-PC
EPC-CRCRES-Access Pwd, EPC optional
RES-Kill Pwd

MemoryNVM
ROM-NVM
NVM
ROM
NVM
NVM
RAM
NVM
NVM

Bits
512
96
64
32
96
16163232

Ordering Information
Part

Model Number

Description

Higgs-3 IC

ALC-360-FW

Fully Finished Wafer: Bumped, Tested, Ground & Sawn
8-inch Wafer on UV Tape Mounted on Disco Metal Film Frame

ALC-360-SOT

SMD Package: SOT-323

ALC-360-FS-Cu

Strap, Copper on Kapton: JDEC MO-283

Copyright © 2012 Alien Technology Corporation. All rights reserved.
Alien, Alien Technology, the Alien Technology logo, FSA, Higgs, Dynamic Authentication, Quick-Write, Squiggle, and the Squiggle logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Alien Technology Corporation in the U.S. and other countries.
HANDLING PRECAUTIONS Observe standard handling practices to minimize ESD.
DISCLAIMER Application recommendations are guidelines only - actual results may vary and should be confirmed. This is a general purpose
product not designed or intended for any specific application.
This product is covered by one or more of the following U.S. patents: 7967204, 7931063, 7868766, 7737825, 7716208, 7716160, 7688206, 7671720, 7659822, 7619531, 7615479, 7598867, 7580378, 7576656, 7562083,7561221, 7559486, 7559131, 7554451, 7551141, 7542301, 7542008, 7522055, 7500610, 7489248, 7453705, 7452748, 7425467, 7417306, 7411503, 7385284, 7377445, 7364084, 7353598, 7342490, 7324061, 7321159,7301458, 7295114, 7288432, 7265675, 7262686, 7193504, 7173528, 7172910, 7172789,7141176, 7113250, 7101502, 7080444, 7070851, 7068224, 7046328, 6998644, 6988667, 6985361, 6980184, 6970219, 6952157,6942155, 6933848. Other patents pending.

09 January 2012

Alien Technology
18220 Butterfield Blvd.
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