FEIG And STMicroelectronics Collaborate On Contactless Products Personalization For Fast, Flexible, Cost-Efficient Logistics

Convenient NFC-based solution extends readable area to 1m x 1m x 1m for fast personalization of palletized items. Leveraging ST25DV dynamic tags, eliminates powering up or removing items from palettes or boxes.

Duluth, GA (PRWEB) - FEIG, a leading global supplier of RFID technology and barcode readers and antennas, and STMicroelectronics, a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, have combined their RFID know-how in a time-saving logistics solution that can help cut numerous costs and enhance flexibility for vendors of high-tech products such as smart industrial, consumer, and medical devices.

Together the companies have created a production-ready contactless system capable of personalizing palletized items containing ST’s ST25DV NFC dynamic tags in just a few seconds, eliminating the need to power-up or even remove the products from their packaging. With this system, end users can eliminate the costs associated with inline programming and leverage contactless NFC technology to enjoy efficient, economical, and flexible stock management and logistics.

A typical application configures setup parameters such as manufacturer ID, serial number, and default language in new products before they are shipped. Historically a laborious and time-consuming process that requires connecting each unit to a programmer, basic setting up can now take place at any convenient point in the supply chain using this new contactless solution.

The innovative solution extends the readable range for contactless NFC interactions beyond the typical distance of only a few centimeters, to create a 1m x 1m x 1m readable space. By connecting the FEIG ID LR2500 long-range reader/writer to two pairs of long-range antennas positioned on either side of the reading area, the FEIG system can simultaneously program batches of products containing the ST25DV dynamic NFC tags placed in the reading area.

“Our ST25DV dynamic NFC tag is a catalyst for creative contactless applications that enhance numerous activities including smart manufacturing, asset tracking, and brand protection,” said Sylvain Fidelis, Memory Division Marketing Director, STMicroelectronics. “In this case, the tag’s dual RF and host interfaces and large built-in non-volatile memory let FEIG’s powerful long-range system update the personalization settings of already-packaged products quickly and efficiently.”

“Working with ST, we have produced a game-changing innovation that enables product manufacturers to boost productivity, save factory space, and benefit from extra flexibility to organize product personalization and shipping,” said Wolfgang Meissner, Senior Product Manager at FEIG Electronic GmbH. “Leveraging features of the ST25DV, the use case we have demonstrated can be extended to activities such as updating existing inventory with latest firmware before dispatch.”

Note to Editors
ST’s ST25DV dynamic tag is compliant with the NFC Forum Type-5 specification and contains up to 64Kbits of EEPROM, an I2C interface that allows the tag to connect to a host microcontroller or processor, and energy-harvesting circuitry. An integrated buffer of 256 Bytes permits high data-transfer speeds suitable for exchanging larger files such as firmware upgrades.

Ready to be embedded in a wide range of IoT and Industry 4.0 products, ST25DV tags allow battery-free communication throughout the product lifetime, from in-factory customization and tracking to field maintenance and end of life. For further information about the ST25DV please visit: https://www.st.com/content/st_com/en/products/nfc/st25-nfc-rfid-tags-readers/st25-dynamic-nfc-tags/st25dv-i2c-series-dynamic-nfc-tags.html

The FEIG RF Long Range Reader ID LR2500 combines a powerful transmitter, operating up to 12 Watts, with a high-sensitivity receiver to cover an enlarged and at the same time homogeneous tag detection range. Due to its fast data processing and the outstanding anti-collision performance, the reader is suitable for applications with a high number of tags inside the reading area.

FEIG multiplexers and long-range antennas with automatic tuners matched to the readers allow an easy setup of the equipment. For further information about the ID LR2500 please visit: https://www.feig.de/en/products/identification/frequency/#hf

To see high-speed contactless personalization from ST and FEIG in action, please visit:
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About FEIG
FEIG is headquartered in Germany, and is a leading global supplier of RFID readers and antennas. FEIG is one of the few suppliers worldwide offering RFID readers and antennas for all standard operating frequencies. With more than 50 years of industry experience, FEIG delivers unrivaled data collection, authentication and identification solutions and secure contactless payment systems. FEIG is an OEM provider and sells exclusively through distribution partners to develop standardized products and custom solutions that meet the highest performance levels. Contact FEIG for more information.

About STMicroelectronics
At ST, we are 46,000 creators and makers of semiconductor technologies mastering the semiconductor supply chain with state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities. An independent device manufacturer, we work with more than 100,000 customers and thousands of partners to design and build products, solutions, and ecosystems that address their challenges and opportunities, and the need to support a more sustainable world. Our technologies enable smarter mobility, more efficient power and energy management, and the wide-scale deployment of the Internet of Things and 5G technology. Further information can be found at https://www.st.com.