ALN-10028“GT-W” Retail Inlay
With cutting edge read/write sensitivity the Higgs-10 based ALN-10028 “GT-W” is an
Auburn approved 30x50 RFID inlay that will attack all global inventory management
challenges.
Applications••••

Retail/Apparel
LabelHang-tags
Joker-tags

FEATUREDESCRIPTIONBENEFIT30x50mm form-factor ideal forgarment hang-tags on shelves androunders

Next generation Higgs-10 IC enables responsive
performance in dense retail applications use
cases on shelving and hangars

Reliable read rates in real-life, every
day retail environmentsAuburnTM retail category
Compliance

Meets W1, W2, W3, W5, W6
A, B, C, D, F, G, I, K, L, M, N, & Q categories

Ensures consistent performancefor all retail-type use-cases

Reliable read / write performancewith Sentinel™ memory

Detects and fixes single bit errors and flags dual
bit errors with 200K write cycles & 50 year memory
retention

Safeguarded data and immunity totypical sources of single bit errors (chipdamage, low power etc.)

Features:› Worldwide operation in all RFID UHF bands (860960 MHz)
› Global GS1 Class 1 Gen 2 (V1.2.0) and ISO/IEC
18000-6C compliance› Class leading read and write performance› 480 bits of NVRAM Memory•
Up to 128 EPC bits (96-bits nominal)•

Up to 32 User bits (with 96 bit EPC)

•48 bit Unique TID•

32 bit Access and 32 bit Kill passwords› User Memory may be Block Perma-Locked as well
as read password protected› Low power operation for both read and write› BlastWrite™ and QuickWrite™ mass-encoding› Available in high-yield, high capacity dry/wet inlayrolls

Product Overview:
Ready for high-volume retail shelving and hangars, the30x50mm Higgs™-10 UHF RFID IC based “GT-W” antenna
design offers Auburn W-category approved performance forthe highest volume enterprise, retail and general purpose
applications.
Applications include (but not limited to):- Apparel / Retail labeling- Supply chain management- Applications requiring robust readability in smaller size
Enhanced memory footprint includes a 48-bit Unique TID forauthentication and serialization applications and password
protected read and write support to prevent unauthorizedviewing and modification of the tag’s data.
ALN-10028 inlays are World Tag compliant, enabling
consistent operation across the diverse frequencies of theAmericas, Europe, Middle East, Asia, and Africa.

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ALN-10028 Inlay Orientation

ALN-10028-R(Dry Unslit Roll)

All dimensions in millimeters unless otherwise specified

ALN-10028-SR(Dry Slit Roll)

ALN-10028-WRW / -WRC
(White / Clear Wet Inlay)

Standard Alien Inlay rolls unwind with metal antenna side facing outward, with respect to the core.

ALN-10028 Inlay Specification

ALN-10028-WRW / -WRC
(White / Clear Wet Inlay)
ALN-10028-R(Dry Unslit Roll)

ALN-10028-SR(Dry Slit Roll)ALN-10028 “GT-W” Inlay
ALN-10028-90WRC 90 Degree Ratated Dimensions

Roll unwind direction
ALN-10028-90WRC( 90 Degree Rotated Roll)
ALN-10028-90WRC(90 Degree rotated Inlay)

ALN-10028 General Dimensions

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ALN-10028 Inlay Stackup

DRY INLAY THICKNESS ±10%

WHITE WET INLAY THICKNESS ±10%Over Antenna

0.06mmOver Antenna

0.16mmOver Chip

0.24mmOver Chip

0.32mm

CLEAR WET INLAY THICKNESS ±10%Over Antenna

0.08mmOver Chip

0.24mm

ALN-10028-R(Dry Unslit Inlay)

ALN-10028-WRW / -WRC
(White / ClearWet Inlay)

ALN-10028 Inlay Angular Sensitivity

Angular Sensitivity(Relative Read Range vs. Orientation)

Angular Sensitivity
Inlay is rotated in the x, y, plane about the z axis

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ALN-10028 Specifications
Environmental

Dry Inlay
Antenna Width

1.970” [50mm]

Antenna Length1.180” [30mm]

Web Width (-R)

2.460” [62.50mm]

Web Width (-SR)

2.110” [53.50mm]

Web Pitch

1.375” [34.92mm]

Core Width (-R)

2.460” [62.50mm]

Core Width (-SR)

2.110” [53.50mm]

Core ID6”

Core Material

Fiberboard

Inlays per Roll (-SR)

30,500 +/- 500

Inlays per Roll (-R)

12,800 +/- 500

Maximum Roll OD<16” [406.4mm]

Shelf Life

Wet Inlays: 2 years at +77°F[+25°C] @ 40% RH

Recommended Storage+77ºF [+25°C] @ 40% RH

Storage Limits-13°F to 122°F[-25°C to +50°C]
20% to 90% RH
Non-condensing

Operating Limits-40°F to +158°F[-40°C to +70°C]
20% to 90% RH
Non-condensing

Bend Diameter> 1.97” [50mm]

Pressure< 5N/mm2

Drop Resistance

Per ASTM D5276

Write Cycles

200,000 @ 25˚CRoHs

2002/95/EC (RoHS 1), 2011/65/
EU (RoHS 2), 2015/863 (RoHS10)REACH

EU 143/2011, EU 125/2012,
Annex XIV of EC no. 1907/2006

ESD Limit– HBM / CDM

5.0kV / 1.5kV[152.4mm]*

Wet Inlay

Dry Inlays: 5 years at +77°F[+25°C] @ 40% RH

Inlay Width

2.090” [53.0mm]

Inlay Length

1.300” [33.0mm]

Web Width

2.210” [56.2mm]

Web Pitch

1.375” [34.92mm]

Core Width

2.210” [56.2mm]

Core ID

6”

Core Material

Fiberboard

Inlays per Roll

12,800 Nominal

Maximum Roll OD< 16” [406.4mm]

RFIDRoll Labeling Data

Roll #, Quantity

Protocols Supported

White (-WRW)

TT Printable White Film Only

ISO/IEC 18000-6C
GS1 Class 1 Gen 2

Clear (-WRC)PET base without Overlay

Integrated Circuit

Alien Higgs™-10

Overlay Adhesive

General Purpose Permanent

Operating Frequency

840–960 MHz

Inlay Adhesive

General Purpose Permanent

EPC Size

Up to 128 Bits

User Memory

32 Bits (w/ 96 Bit EPC)

TID

32 Bits

Unique TID

48 Bits

Access Password

32 Bits

Kill Password

32 Bits

Adhesive Application
Temperature
Adhesive Service
Temperature
Release Liner[152.4mm]*> +25ºF [-4ºC]-40ºF to +200ºF[-40ºC to +93.3ºC]
40# SCKCopyright© 2020 Alien Technology LLC. All rights reserved.
Alien, Alien Technology, the Alien Technology logo, Express, Express logo, Higgs, Dynamic Authentication, QuickWrite and BlockWrite 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 productnot 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, 7659822, 7619531, 7615479, 7598867, 7580378, 7576656, 7562083, 7561221,7559486, 7559131, 7554451, 7551141, 7542301, 7542008, 7531218, 7522055, 7500610, 7489248, 7453705, 7425467, 7417306, 7411503, 7385284, 7377445, 7364084, 7353598, 7342490, 7324061, 7321159, 7301458,7295114, 7288432, 7265675, 7262686, 7260882, 7253735, 7244326, 7218527, 7214569, 7199527, 7193504, 7173528, 7172910, 7172789, 7141176, 7113250, 7101502, 7080444, 7070851, 7068224, 7046328, 6998644,6988667, 6985361, 6980184, 6970219, 6952157, 6942155, 6933848, 6927085, 6816380, 6780696, 6731353, 6693384, 6683663, 6665044, 6657289, 6623579, 6606247, 6606079, 6590346, 6586338, 6566744, 6555408,6527964, 6479395, 6468638, 6420266, 6316278, 6291896, 6281038. Other patents pending.
This product is licensed under patents of Round Rock Research, LLC, for use solely with UHF RFID Readers (such as Alien reader products) that are licensed under an agreement with Round Rock Research, LLC.

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