Low cost 13.56MHz RFID Transceiver IC for volume production

Melexis, a leading supplier of RFID / NFC dedicated solutions, announces the immediate availability of a Multi-Protocol Transceiver IC. This new member of the NFC/13.56MHz family enables a broad range of 13.56MHz RFID interrogator designs. The MLX12115 is a low power consumption device that supports portable and fixed reader designs requiring tight footprint constraints. The IC minimizes onboard power requirements and reduces parts count in a final reader product. With the addition of a micro-processor, crystal, and a few passive components a full functioning reader can be easily developed.

The MLX12115 is a drop-in replacement of Texas Instruments’ S6700. The device supports multiple RF air interfaces, such as Tag-it™ Transponder, ISO15693 and ISO14443A and opens with the direct mode where data can be passed directly to a transponder. The MLX12115 is now in volume production and Melexis is committed to long term support of this product.

"Our MLX12115 can be seen as the successful pioneer of Melexis’ well known RFID High Frequency Transceivers ICs family, the MLX90121 and its upgraded version, the MLX90131 which provides full ISO14443A/B (respectively up to 106kpbs and 848kbps) and ISO15693 support" says Patrick Albert, Melexis’ RFID Business Unit Manager.

The MLX12115 is offered in a -40 to 85°C version and in the industry standard SSOP20 pin package for surface mount manufacturing.

Tag-it™ is a trademark of Texas Instruments Incorporated.