Murata has announced LXFLANMXMG-003, a RAIN RFID tag designed for use on metal components and surfaces.
Murata has patented various technologies that allow RFID tags to work in conjunction with metal objects. LXFLANMXMG-003 uses the item’s metal surface as part of the antenna, which makes the item itself part of the RAIN RFID tag.
The product meets IP-68 waterproofing standards, allowing outdoor use without degraded performance. The Monza R6-P chip has 96-bit EPC memory and 64-bit user memory, allowing users to encode additional information such as internal identification numbers to the tag. It is suitable for items that include construction equipment, IT components, cage cars or logistics containers, and other metal parts used in the manufacturing industry. It can also be used to identify an item’s location.
Samples are available and production is expected to commence this year.