Micron: RFID tags

The main articles are:

• RFID (Radio Frequency IDidentification)
• NFC - Near Field Communication Near contactless

2022: Launch of mass production of NFC tag on Russian chip

Micron announced on August 19, 2022 that it had mastered the serial production of an NFC tag for use in the fast payment system (FPS).

To Moscow microelectronics 48 enterprises are engaged in, which employ more than 10 thousand people. They work on current technological solutions, as well as create special products. Thus, a resident of the special economic zone "" Technopolice' Moskva ' developed and mastered the production of an NFC tag that can be used in fast payment systems. It meets all current standards, safety is resistant to mechanical damage and does not require a special reader, said Vladislav Ovchinsky, head of the Department of Investment and Industrial Policy of Moscow, which is part of the Complex of Economic Policy and Property and Land Relations of the capital.

The NFC chip allows you to pay for purchases instantly. For non-cash payment of goods or services, it is enough to consider a special label with an NFC module.

The label represents an RFID sticker, it can be easily attached to any kind of surface. It was developed by the company's laboratory for use in cash areas - in retail chains, restaurants, cafes, gas stations, mastered in serial production. And we are ready for delivery, " said the project manager of RFID and IT JSC "Micron" Anton Starkov.

This label for contactless payments is based on domestic microcontroller the first level, and this is the only Russian microchip that meets international standards. The chip transmits at data 13.56 MHz, providing contactless transmission at information a distance of up to 100 mm. This chip is already used in radio frequency tags to mark a wide range of objects, including wood, metal glass, plastic,. paper

In the product line of the enterprise there are more than 200 labels of various types and modifications: maps, tags, marking devices and products. Micron RFID products are successfully used for inventory, counterfeit control, process automation, warehouse and commercial logistics, as well as for controlling and controlling access to various objects and storage units.

In 2022, the Micron group of companies turned 55 years old. Since 2015, the company has been working in the status of a resident of a special economic zone, which gives significant tax benefits. The plant is localized at the SEZ site of the same name in Zelenograd, where four more residents specializing in the field of microelectronics work - these are more than two thousand high-class specialists, noted the general director of the SEZ "Technopolice' Moscow '" Gennady Degtev.

2021: HF Tag Deliveries for IDlogic RFID System for Libraries

Micron on February 9, 2021 announced the start of deliveries of radio frequency tags for automation of IDlogic libraries to one of the representatives of the domestic market for specialized RFID services. The first batch includes 1.5 million. HF marks manufactured by Micron four modifications for different surfaces. Read more here.

2020

NFC label "Micron" based on a mini-gadget and the itsme service for instant content exchange

On December 14, 2020, Micron introduced a mini-gadget and itsme service for instant content exchange, with the Micron NFC tag. Read more here.

Mastering serial production of radio frequency tags M2746R-03EM

On February 7, 2020, Micron announced that it had mastered the serial production of radio frequency (RFID) M2746R-03EM tags with the function of self-destruction during opening and removal to protect marked objects from unauthorized access: opening packaging, theft, substitution of goods and other abuses. The labels are intended for one-time use to control and account for various objects made of glass, cardboard, wood or plastic.

Special notches of the label provide total destruction of its structure when trying to peel off the surface, that is, the label delaminates and ceases to be read. This makes it easy to control access to the facility, the integrity of the packaging and the origin of the goods during the supply chain. told Alexey Markin, head of RFID laboratory of PJSC "Mikron"

According to the company, the M2746R-03EM has notches around the entire perimeter, designed to easily break the mark during the process of switching or opening it, making it impossible to remove RFID intact. The label is based on the NFC crystal Micron (MIK213ND) with hardware information protection. The size is 27x46 mm, works in the HF frequency range, the reading distance is 5 cm, the amount of programmable memory is 180 bytes, the data transfer rate is 106 kbit/s.

If you attempt to remove a label from a tagged object, its structure is destroyed, which eliminates the possibility of transferring the label from the object to the object and the associated falsifications. This ensures transparency of unauthorized opening of packaging, protection of products from counterfeit and theft, fast and accurate accounting of objects.

The product can be used to automate production and business processes inventory, in to logistics warehouse accounting, production activities of enterprises, retail, to trade where safety access control they have a high priority.

RFID tag M1743-0Q2M as part of the Wochi X Moskvyonok watch phone

On January 27, 2020, Micron and Timton Group announced the start of sales in Moskvechasov of the WOCHI X phone and WOCHI P leather bracelets with a built-in RFID tag for children to go to school, pay for meals and free visits to museums within the framework of the Moskvyonok system. Read more here.

2019

Launch RFID M1220/0SEM Tags for Object Tagging

On February 14, 2019, Micron announced the launch into mass production of the first domestic compact radio frequency identification (RFID) M1220/0SEM label for marking objects made on an aluminum antenna.

The developed aluminum antenna allows you to reduce the final cost of the product by more than 2 times without losing functionality compared to copper counterparts, and the compactness of the radio tag will simplify its integration into various industries. Vladislav Silantyev, Project Manager of Micron PJSC

This label with an aluminum conductive circuit and a high-frequency antenna (HF) loop measuring 20x12mm was developed on the basis of the domestic microcontroller of the first level MIK213ND Micron. The label is optimal for placement on cardboard, glass, wood and plastic and is read at distances up to 0.05 meters, which is the standard reading range for NFC labels.

As of February 2019, RFID products of Micron are used for various tasks, including inventory, brand protection and counterfeit control, automation of technical processes, warehouse and trade logistics, automation of agricultural enterprises, financial, educational and medical institutions, as well as for control and control of access to various facilities and storage units .

Universal RFID tags for marking objects

On February 4, 2019, Micron announced the launch into mass production of universal radio frequency identification (RFID) marks for marking objects.

"The RFID label was developed by our laboratory for specific client tasks, but due to its functional properties it is a fairly universal marking tool for use in various industries." ' Alexey Markin, head of the RFID laboratory of PJSC "Mikron" '

The RFID label of the M1743-0Q2M high-frequency range (HF), developed by the Micron RFID laboratory, was first mastered into mass production in October 2018. The size of the label is 43x17mm, the amount of programmable memory is 1 KB. The label is easily applied to cardboard, glass, wood and plastic and is read at distances of up to 0.05 meters, the manufacturer noted.

According to the developer, the Micron production label can be used, among other things, to account for and control the access of visitors to transport, events, in various institutions, as well as for logistics, warehouse accounting and inventory.

2018

Start testing RFID tags for all-weather Boer marking

On May 14, 2018, Micron announced the start of field tests of screwed-in tags developed by the Micron RFID laboratory for marking Boers and designed to work in difficult weather conditions, under high pressure and humidity.

The company "Micron" presented screwed marks for marking Boers

"The use of RFID technologies in the oil and gas industry allows you to track the movement and technical condition of expensive equipment that is used in hard-to-reach locations. RFID marking is used to control the movement of equipment, its detection, track the time of inspection and maintenance of each piece of equipment, and control the degree of wear. The labels are designed for operation in the temperature range from -40 to + 200 and humidity from 5 to 95%. Two versions have been developed: with a slot for a screwdriver for reusable use and with a breakable handle for a disposable, depending on the specific task being solved. " 'Yury Halif, Product and Project Director of Mikron PJSC '

Mark size: 24x24 mm, operating frequency is 860-960 MHz, memory capacity is 512 bits. The recommended implantation temperature is at least -20 ° C.

Serial release of NFC-enabled RFID tags

"Micron" In February 2018, the company announced the development of serial production of M6025P/0NH tags with standard support NFC and autopsy indication function, which provide advanced authentication brand, product protection, as well as the placement of marketing and intelligent applications, smart advertising and loyalty programs for consumers. The solution is used to mark various objects made of glass, cardboard, wood or plastic.

The label is quickly applied to almost any surface and makes it possible to easily control the integrity of the package and the origin of goods during the supply chain, this does not even require an additional mobile application. Such characteristics make it possible to scale the range of segments of the mass consumption market and the field of application of this product in the field of B2B, "said Alexey Markin, head of the Micron RFID laboratory.

The RFID tag has a signal loop with perimetrically applied peripherals designed for easy destruction during its switching or opening. When the signal wire is destroyed, an antenna integrity failure event is recorded in the mark memory and modified data or secret code is output during reading. The reading radius of this mark is 1-4 centimeters, the operating frequency is 13.56 MHz ± 7 KGz, and the high-speed interface allows you to transmit data at a speed of 106 kbit/s.

The solution allows you to build deep interaction with consumers before and after the sale. The product is assigned a unique/proprietary digital URL that provides access to manufacturer information and product specifications, providing protection against counterfeit and unauthorized tampering. To get feedback, you can use loyalty and reward programs, access to social communities, monitor customers, and query the state of the product in real time.

2017: Micron produces more than 480 million RFID products per year

According to the company "Micron," published on September 25, 2017, since the beginning of 2017, the production of 17 denominations of products has been mastered, which exceeds the indicators of previous periods and reflects the growing demand for the electronic component base (ECB) in industry projects related to digitalization. As you know, the development of ECB is one of the key areas of the Digital Economy of the Russian Federation program.

Every year, more than 20 types of Micron products are launched into mass production, each of which becomes the basis for solutions and services of the digital economy. One of the important areas of development is RFID products, the volume of production of which at Micron is, according to September 2017, more than 480 million products per year.

Among the developments that have been tested this year and launched into mass production are 8 RFID tags for various purposes, including tags for animals, for marking wood and metal products, "said Alexei Markin, head of the RFID laboratory at Micron PJSC . - All of them before launching into mass production pass laboratory tests, and are also tested in pilot projects, where in conditions of real operation we check and finalize all the necessary parameters.

Micron produces first-level microcircuits for smart cards, ID documents and RFID products in the Russian Federation. In 2017, the company developed a driver's license and a certificate of registration of the next generation vehicle, together with MTS-Bank, the issuance of Mir-Maestro national cards has begun, together with Goznak, the supply of biometric passports to Laos based on the Microna chip has begun, the release of compulsory medical insurance electronic policies with the Micron microcircuit and Russian software has begun, in serial production, contactless transport cards and tickets for entertainment events have been mastered, ski passes for ski resorts, tags for accounting for library funds and for archives, labels for labeling alcohol and tobacco products, labels for drugs and test tubes. Among the developments of 2016 are a foil transport ticket, a medical bracelet with an HF-mark, RFID-marks for marking valuable wood species, fur and alcohol products.

The Micron line includes RFID tags for various applications, including for marking car tires, plastic and glass containers, tobacco products, medicines, equipment and containers. Micron products are used in production management, warehouse and commercial logistics, inventory, identification of goods, access control and security systems.