ATMEL TK5552A-PP

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Contactless Read/Write Data Transmission
992-bit EEPROM User Programmable in 31 Blocks ´ 32 Bits
Inductively Coupled Power Supply at 125 kHz
Basic Component: R/W IDICÒ Transponder IC
Built-in Coil and Capacitor for Circuit Antenna
Starts with Cyclical Data Read Out
Typical < 50 ms to Write and Verify a Block
Modulation Defeat (for EAS)
Direct Access to Each Block
Configurable POR Delay
Write Protection by Lock Bits
Malprogramming Protection
Configurable Options:
– Bit Rate [Bit/s]: RF/16 and RF/32
– Modulation: Manchester
– POR Delay: 1 ms/65 ms
– Maximum Block: 0, 1, 1 to 2, 1 to 3, 1 to 4, .... 1 to 31
Read/Write
Transponder
TK5552
Applications
• Industrial Asset Management
• Process Control and Automation
• Installation and Medical Equipment
Description
The TK5552 is a complete programmable R/W transponder that implements all important functions for identification systems. It allows the contactless reading (uplink) and
writing (downlink) of data which are transmitted bi-directionally between a read/write
base station and the transponder. It is a plastic cube device which accomodates the
IDIC transponder IC and the antenna is realized as an LC circuit. No additional external power supply is necessary for the transponder because it receives power from the
RF field generated by the base station. Data is transmitted by modulating the amplitude of the RF field (uplink mode). The TK5552 can be used to adjust and modify the
ID code or any other stored data, e.g., rolling code systems. The on-chip 1056-bit
EEPROM (32 blocks, 33 bits per block) can be read (uplink) and written (downlink)
blockwise from the base station. The blocks can be protected against overwriting. One
block is reserved for setting the operation modes of the IC.
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Figure 1. Transponder and Base Station
Transponder TK5552
RF field
Transponder IC + coil + C in plastic cube
C
Power
Data
Transponder IC
Coil
Base station (1)
(1) For a short distance U2270B read/write IC with MARC4 (see Figure 12)
General
The transponder is the mobile part of a closed coupled identification system (see Figure
1), where the read/write base station incorporates a reader IC such as the U2270B, and
the read/write transponder is based on the transponder IDIC.
The transponder is a plastic cube device consisting of the following parts:
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The transponder antenna, realized as a tuned LC circuit
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The read/write IDIC (transponder IC) with EEPROM
Transponder Antenna
The antenna consists of a coil and a capacitor for tuning the circuit to the nominal carrier
frequency of 125 kHz. The coil has a ferrite core to improve the distance of read (uplink)
and write (downlink) operations.
Read/Write IDIC
The read/write Transponder IDIC is part of the transponder TK5552. The data is transmitted bi-directionally between the base station and the transponder. The transponder
receives power via a single coil from the RF signal generated by the base station. The
single coil is connected to the chip and also serves as the IC's bi-directional communication interface.
Data transmission is done by modulating the amplitude of the RF signal. Reading
(uplink) occurs by damping the coil by an internal load. Writing (downlink) occurs by
interrupting the RF field in a specific way. The TK5552 transponder operates at a nominal frequency of 125 kHz. Different bit rates and encoding schemes are available.
The on-chip 1056-bit EEPROM (32 block, 33 bits each) can be read (uplink) and written
(downlink) blockwise from the base station. The blocks can be protected against overwriting by using lock bits. One block is reserved for setting the operation modes of the
IC.
See section “Transponder IC Read/Write Identification IC with 1k-bit Memory”.
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Figure 2. Block Diagram Transponder IC
Analog front end
(rectifier, regulator, clock extractor, ESD protection)
Start-up
delay
Controller
Mode
register
Clock-B
Charge
pump
Bit decoder
Modulator
Bit rate generator
Input register
Clock-A
POR
EEPROM memory
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Parameters
Symbol
Value
Unit
Operating temperature range
Tamb
-25 to +75
°C
Storage temperature range
Tstg
-40 to +125
°C
Maximum assembly temperature, t < 5 min.
Tass
170
°C
Magnetic field strength at 125 kHz
Hpp
1000
A/m
Operating Characteristics Transponder
Tamb = 25°C, f = 125 kHz, RF/32 and Manchester if not otherwise noted
Parameters
Test Conditions
Inductance
Resonance frequency
Symbol
Min.
Typ.
119
125
L
LC circuit, HPP = 12 A/m
fr
Max.
Unit
131
kHz
4
mH
Magnetic Field Strength (H)
Maximum field strength where tag
does not modulate
No influence on other tags in the field
Hpp not
4
A/m
Uplink/downlink mode
Hpp 25
12
A/m
Programming mode
Hpp 25
18
A/m
Data retention EEPROM
tretention
Minimum Field Strength
Programming cycles EEPROM
Maximum field strength
10
Years
100,000
Hpp max
600
A/m
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TK of Resonance Frequenzy (%)
Figure 3. Typical TK Range of Resonance Frequency
4
3
2
1
0
-1
-2
-3
-4
-30
-20
-10
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
Temperature (°C)
Figure 4. Degree of Modulation Measurement
V1
V2
Figure 5. Typical Behaviour of Resonant Frequency, Degree of Modulation and
Quality Factor versus Field Strength (by RF/32, Manchester)
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0.7
127
0.6
25
125
0.4
Resonant frequency
124
0.3
123
Quality factor (Q)
fres (kHz)
m (1)
0.5
30
126
20
Q (1)
Degree of modulation (m)
15
10
0.2
122
0.1
121
120
5
0
0.0
0
25
50
75
100
125
HPP (A/m)
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Measurement Assembly
All parameters are measured in a Helmholtz arrangement, which generates a homogenous magnetic field (see Figure 6 and Figure 7). A function generator drives the field
generating coils, so the magnetic field can be varied in terms of frequency and field
strength.
Figure 6. Testing Application
SENSING COILS ( IN PHASE )
OUTPUT
VOLTAGE
SUBTRACTOR
TK5552
AMPLIFIER
1:10
REFERENCE COIL
( IN PHASE )
REFERENCE COIL ( IN PHASE )
FIELD GENERATING
COILS ( IN PHASE )
FUNCTION
GENERATOR
Figure 7. Testing Geometry
30mm
15mm
TK5552
24mm
60mm
REFERENCE COIL
REFERENCE COIL
2mm
SENSING COIL
SENSING COIL
5mm
FIELD GENERATING COIL
Downlink Operation
FIELD GENERATING COIL
The write sequence (downlink mode) of the TK5552 is shown in Figure 10. Writing data
into the transponder occurs by interrupting the RF field with short gaps. After the start
gap the standard op code (11) is followed by the lock bit. The next 32 bits contain the
actual data. The last 5 bits denote the destination block address. If the correct number of
bits has been received, the actual data is programmed into the specified memory block.
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Figure 8. Downlink Protocol
RF field
Standard op code Lock
bit
1
1
0
32 bit
Address bits (e.g. block 16)
1
0
0
0
0
> 64 clocks
Start gap
Uplink mode
Downlink mode
Figure 9. Explanation of the Programming Cycle
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Downlink Data Decoding
The time between two detected gaps is used to encode the information. As soon as a
gap is detected, a counter starts counting the number of field clock cycles until the next
gap is detected. Depending on how many field clocks elapse, the data is regarded as 0
or 1. The required number of field clocks is shown in Figure 10. A valid 0 is assumed if
the number of counted clock periods is between 16 and 32, for a valid 1 it is 48 or 64,
respectively. If the data transmission was correct, programming is started and the written block is cycling its data back to the base station until POR.
Figure 10. Downlink Data Decoding Scheme
Field clock cycles
1
16
Fail
Downlink data decoder
Behavior of the Real
Device
32
0
48
64
Fail
1
Downlink done
The TK5552 detects a gap if the voltage across the coils decreases below the threshold
value of an internal MOS transistor. Until then, the clock pulses are counted. The number given for a valid '0' or '1' (see Figure 10) refers to the actual clock pulses counted by
the device. There are, however, always more clock pulses being counted than applied
by the base station. The reason for this is that an RF field cannot be switched off immediately. The coil voltage decreases exponentially. Even if the RF field coming from the
base station is switched off, it takes some time until the voltage across the coils reaches
the threshold value of an internal MOS transistor and the device detects the gap.
Referring to Figure 11, the device uses t0 internal and t1 internal. The exact values for t0 and
t1 are depend on the application (e.g., field strength, etc.)
Typical time frames are:
t0 = 70 µs to 150 µs
t1 = 300 µs to 400 µs
tgap = 180 µs to 400 µs
Antennas with a high Q-factor require longer times for tgap and shorter time values for t0
and t1.
Figure 11. Ideal and Real Behavior of Signals
Coil
voltage
t1
tgap
1
t0
0
Coil
voltage
1
t1
tgap t0
1
0
t1 internal
Gap detect
1
t0 internal
Gap detect
Ideal behavior
RF level decreases to zero immediately
Real behavior
RF level decreases exponentially
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Operating Distance
The maximum distance between the base station and the TK5552 depends mainly on
the base station, the coil geometries and the modulation options chosen (see “U2270B
Antenna Design Hints” application note and the “U2270B” datasheet). When using
Atmel’s U2270B demo board, typical distances in the range of 0 to 5 cm can be
achieved. Maximum distance values which are generally valid can not be given in this
datasheet. The exact measurement of the maximum distance should be carried out with
the TK5552 being integrated into the specific application.
For longer distances used in industrial applications, please use specific solutions like
two or more reader coils.
Application
Figure 12. Complete Transponder System with the Read/Write Base Station IC U2270B
(Only Manchester Code, Short Distance)
5V
110 kW
5V
VEXT VS
VBatt
22 mF
47 nF
U2270B
DVS
M44C260
RF
MS
CFE
OE
Standby
Output
Gain
680 pF
Input
4.7 kW
1N4148
BP00
BP01
BP02
BP03
BP10
osc IN
32 kHz
osc OUT
COIL2
470 kW
1.5 nF
1.2 nF
1.35 mH R
Read/write
circuit
Microcontroller
100 nF
COIL1
Data
Power
C31
Transponder IC
Transponder
TK5552
8
VDD
DGND
VSS
GND
fres=
1
2p
= 125 kHz
LC
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Ordering Information
Extended Type Number
TK5552A-PP
Note:
Package
Plastic cube
Remarks
Various kinds of modulation; RF/16 and RF/32(1)
Programmed by default: Manchester modulation, RF/16, MAXBLK = 1 to 31
1. See section “Transponder IC Read/Write Identification IC with 1k-bit Memory”
Package Information
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Transponder IC Read/Write Identification IC with 1k-bit Memory
Features
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Functional Description
The transponder IC is a two-terminal, contactless R/W-IDentification IC (IDIC) for tag
applications in the 125 kHz (±25 kHz) range. The IC uses the external RF signal to generate its own power supply and internal clock reference.
Low Power, Low Voltage Operation
ESD Protection: > 8 kV (HBM)
Optimized for Flip Chip Die Attach Processes
Contactless Power Supply
Contactless Read/Write Data Transmission
Radio Frequency (RF): 100 kHz to 150 kHz
1056 Bits of EEPROM Memory
992 Bits (31 ´ 32 Bits) of User Memory
Defined Start of Data Transmission
Auto-verify after EEPROM Programming
Block Write Protection for Each Block
Configurable Options Include:
– Modulation Type: PSK/Manchester
– Bit Rate [Bit/s]: RF/16 / RF/32
– Number of Readable Blocks
– Modulation Defeat
– POR Start-up Delay: » 1 ms / » 65 ms
The IC contains a total of 1056 bits of EEPROM memory grouped into 32 individually
addressable data blocks. Each block is made up of 32 bits of data plus an associated
lock bit for block write protection. Blocks 1 to 31 are provided for user related data and
block 0 for system configuration.
Data is transmitted from the IC (uplink) using reflective load (back scatter) modulation.
This is achieved by damping the external RF field by switching a resistive load between
the two terminals Clock-A/Clock-B. The IC receives and decodes amplitude modulateddata from the base station.
As soon as the tag including the transponder IC is exposed to an RF field (providing that
the field is strong enough to derive enough energy to operate), the tag will respond by
continuously transmitting stored data (uplink mode). The base station can, at any time,
switch the tag to downlink mode to write new user or configuration data. Generally, the
tag will automatically return to the default uplink mode when the downlink transfer is
completed, interrupted or an error condition occurs.
Figure 13. Transponder System Example Using Transponder IC
Base station
Data
downlink
Data
uplink
10
Controller
Power
Analog
frontend
Coil interface
Transponder
Memory
Transponder IC
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Functional Modules
Analog Front End (AFE)
Controller
The Analog Front End (AFE) includes all circuits which are directly connected to the coil.
It generates the IC's power supply and handles the bi-directional data communication
with the base station. It consists of the following blocks:
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Rectifier to generate a DC supply voltage from the AC coil voltage
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ESD protection
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Clock extractor
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Switchable load between Clock-A/Clock-B for data transmission from the IC to the
reader electronics (uplink mode)
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Field gap detector for data transmission from the base station to the IC
(downlink mode)
The control logic is responsible for the following:
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Initializing and refreshing configuration register from EEPROM block 0
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Controlling read and write memory access
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Handling data transmission and opcode decoding
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Error detection and error handling
Clock Extraction
The clock extraction circuit generates the internal clock source out of the external RF
signal.
Data Rate Generator
The data rate in uplink mode can be selected to operate at either RF/16 (nominally
7.81 kHz, default) or RF/32 (nominally 3.91 kHz).
Bit Decoder
This functional block decodes the field gaps and verifies the validity of the incoming data
stream.
Charge Pump
This circuit generates the high voltage required for programming the EEPROM.
Power-On Reset (POR)
This circuit delays the IC's functionality until an acceptable voltage threshold has been
reached.
Mode Register
This register holds the configuration data bits stored in EEPROM block 0. It is refreshed
at the start of every block read operation.
Modulator
The modulator encodes the serial data stream shifted out of the selected EEPROM data
block and controls the damping circuit in the AFE. The transponder IC front end supports PSK and Manchester encoding.
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Figure 14. Functional Block Diagram
Analog front end
(rectifier, regulator, clock extractor, ESD protection)
Start-up
delay
Operating the
Transponder IC
Mode
register
Controller
Clock-B
Bit decoder
Modulator
Charge
pump
Bit rate generator
Input register
Clock-A
POR
EEPROM memory
Figure 15. Voltage at Clock-A/Clock-B After Power-on
Damping on
Loading block 0 (114 FC » 1 ms),
start-up delay inactive
Damping off
Read data with selected
modulation and bit rate
Power-on reset
General
The basic functions of the transponder IC are to supply the IC from the RF field, read
data out of the EEPROM and shift them to the modulator, receive data and program
these data bits into the EEPROM. An error detecting circuit prevents the EEPROM from
being overwritten with wrong data.
Power Supply
The IC is supplied via a tuned LC-circuit which is connected to the Clock-A/Clock-B
pads. The incoming RF induces a current into the coil. The on-chip rectifier generates
the DC supply voltage. Overvoltage protection prevents the IC from damage due to high
field strengths. Depending on the coil, the open-circuit voltage across the LC circuit can
reach more than 100 V.
Initialization
The occurrence of an RF field triggers a power-on reset pulse, ensuring a defined startup. The Power-On-Reset (POR) circuit remains active until an adequate voltage threshold has been reached. This in turn triggers the default start-up delay sequence. During
this period of 114 Field Clock cycles (FC), the transponder IC is initialized with the configuration data stored in EEPROM block 0. This is followed by an additional delay time
which is defined by the ’Start-up Delay’ bit.
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If the ’Start-up Delay’ bit is set, the transponder IC remains inactive until 8192 RF clock
cycles have occured. If this option is deactivated, no delay will occur after the configuration period of 114 RF clock cycles (» 1 ms).
Any field gap occuring during initialization will restart the complete sequence.
TINIT = (114 + 8,192 ´ delay bit)/125 kHz » 65 ms
After this initialization time, the transponder IC enters uplink mode and modulation starts
automatically using the parameters defined in the configuration block.
Uplink Operation
All transmissions from the IC to the base station utilize amplitude modulation (ASK) of
the RF carrier. This takes place by switching a resistive load between the coil pads
(Clock-A and Clock-B) which in turn modulate the RF field generated by the base station
(reflective back scatter modulation).
MaxBlock
Data from the memory is serially transmitted, starting with block 1, bit 1, up to the last
block (MAXBLK), bit 32. The last block to will be transmitted is defined by the mode
parameter field MAXBLK which is stored in EEPROM block 0. When the MAXBLK
address has been reached, data transmission restarts with block 1.
The user defines the cyclic data stream by setting the MAXBLK to a value between 0
and 31 (representing each of the 32 data blocks). If set to 1, only block 1 is transmitted.
If set to 31, blocks 1 to 31 will be sequentially transmitted. If set to 0, only the contents of
the configuration block (normally not accessible) will be transmitted (see Figure 16).
It is also possible to access a single data block selectively, independent of the MAXBLK
value, by using the direct access command (Opcode 11). Thus the addressed data
block is transmitted continously.
Figure 16. Data Stream Pattern Depending on MAXBLK
MAXBLK = 0
0
Block 0
Block 0
Block 0
Block 0
Block 0
Block 0
Block 0
....
Block 1
Block 1
Block 1
Block 1
Block 1
Block 1
....
Block 2
Block 1
Block 2
Block 1
Block 2
Block 1
....
Block 30
Block 31
Block 1
Block 2
....
Loading block 0
MAXBLK = 1
0
Block 1
Loading block 0
MAXBLK = 2
0
Block 1
Loading block 0
MAXBLK = 31
0
Block 1
Loading block 0
(not transmitted)
Data Encoding
Block 2
Refreshing configuration register
When entering the uplink mode, the data stream is always preceeded by a single start
bit (always 0). Then the data stream continues with block 1, bit 1, etc., up to MAXBLK,
bit 32. This data stream pattern cycles continuously.
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The modulator is configurable for Manchester mode.
Manchester-encoded data represent a logical 1 with a rising edge and a logical 0 with a
falling edge.
It is also suitable to PSK using the sub-carrier frequency RF/2. The PSK modulator
changes its phase with each change of data. The first phase shift represents a data
change from 0 to 1.
Figure 17. Example of Manchester Encoding with Data Rate RF/16
1
Data rate =
16 Field Clocks (FC)
0
0
1
8 FC
8 FC
Data stream
Manchester
encoded
9
12
16 1
8
8
1
9
8
9
16
16 1
16
8
RF-field
Figure 18. Example of PSK Encoding with Data Rate RF/16
1
Data rate =
16 Field Clocks (FC)
8 FC
0
0
1
8 FC
Data stream
Inverted
modulator
signal
subcarrier RF/2
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16 1
8
16 1
8
16 1
8
RF-field
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Downlink Operation
Data is transmitted from the base station by amplitude modulation of the field (m = 1),
using a series of so called gaps. With the exception of the initial synchronization gap
(start gap), all field gaps have the same duration, the logical data being encoded in the
length of the unmodulated phases (see Figure 19)
A valid data stream is always preceeded by a start gap which is approximately twice as
long as a normal field gap. Detection of this first gap causes the transponder IC to
switch immediately to downlink mode where it can receive and decode the following
data stream. This stream consists of two opcode bits, followed by (0 or 33) data bits
(including the lock bit) and finally (0, 3 or 5) address bits. In downlink mode the transponder damping is permanently enabled. This loads the resonant transponder coil
circuit so that it comes quickly to rest when field gaps occur – thus allowing fast gap
detection.
Figure 19. Entering Downlink Mode
Read mode
Receive mode
RF
Damping ON
Damping OFF
Field gap + data '0'
Field gap + data '1'
Start gap + data '0'
A start gap will be accepted at any time after start-up initialization has been finished (RF
field ON plus » 1 ms, start-up delay inactive) if the IC is not in downlink mode.
Downlink Data Coding
The duration of a field gap is typically between 80 µs and 250 µs. After the start gap the
data bits are transmitted by the base station whereby each bit is separated by a field
gap. The bit decoder interprets 16 to 32 internal field clocks as a logical 0 and 48 to 64
internal field clocks as a logical 1 (see Figure 20). Therefore, the time between two gaps
is typically 24 field clocks for a 0 and 56 field clocks for a 1.
Whenever the bit decoder detects more than 64 field clocks, the transponder IC will
abort the downlink mode. The incoming data stream is checked continuously. If any
error occurs, the corresponding error handling will be initiated.
The control logic initiates an EEPROM programming cycle if the correct number of bits
had been received (see Figure 21).
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Figure 20. Operation of Bit Decoder – Data Stream Decoder
Uplink mode
NO
Start gap detected
?
YES
Downlink mode
count field clocks FC
YES
FC count > 64 ?
Data stream check
NO
NO
gap detected ?
YES
16 £ FC £ 32
?
YES
'0' into shift register
NO
48 £ FC £ 64
?
YES
'1' into shift register
NO
Enter error handler
® "Bit Error"
Uplink mode
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Figure 21. Data Stream Checking
Data stream check
YES
OPCODE '11' ?
NO
NO
Execute command
'00' or '01'
OPCODE '10 ' ?
YES
Bitcount = 38 ?
YES
YES
bitcount = 40 ?
NO
NO
Programming
NO
bitcount = 7 ?
Enter error handler
® "Frame error"
Enter uplink mode
® block 1...MAXBLK
Opcode Definitions
YES
Direct access mode
enter uplink mode
® selected block
The first two bits of the data stream are decoded by the controller as the opcode bits
(see Figure 22):
11: Opcode for a 5-bit address data stream
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To initiate a standard block write cycle the 2 opcode bits are followed by the lock bit,
the 32 data bits and the 5-bit block address (40 bits in total)
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The direct access command consists of the opcode 11 followed by the 5-bit block
address and is a read-only command (7 bits in total)
10: Opcode for a 3-bit address data stream
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Receive mode compatible to e5550
To initiate a block write cycle, the opcode 10 is followed by the lock bit, the 32 data
bits and the 3-bit block address (38 bits in total)
01: Reserved for production test commands
00: Opcode for an internal reset command
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Figure 22. Transponder IC Opcode Format Definition
OP
Standard block write
11 L
1
32 4
Data bits
Addr
0
OP
Short block write
Direct access command
10 L
OP
11 4
1
Data bits
Addr
32 2 Addr 0
0
OP
Reset command
00
Figure 23. Programming Cycle Flow Chart
PROGRAMMING
Turn off transponder
damping
Addressed block
locked ?
YES
NO
Generate high
programming voltage
Erase block
NO
Erase successful ?
YES
Program '1's
NO
Programming '1's
successful ?
YES
Enter error handler
® "Verification error"
Enter uplink mode
® read selected block
Enter
"Modulation Defeat"
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Programming
When the bit decoder and controller detect a valid data stream, the transponder IC will
start an erase and programming cycle if a data write command was decoded (see Figure 23).
During the erase and programming cycle, downlink damping is turned off. The programming cycle includes a data verification read to check the integrity of the data. When
EEPROM programming and verification have been finished successfully, the Transponder IC enters uplink mode, transmitting the block just programmed.
The typical programming time is » 18 ms.
Error Handling
Several error conditions are detected by the transponder IC to ensure that only valid
information is programmed into the EEPROM.
Errors During EEPROM
Programming
There are two types of errors which will lead to dedicated actions.
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Verification error
If one of the data verification cycles fails, the transponder IC will inhibit modulation
and will not return to the uplink mode. This modulation defeat state is terminated by
re-entering the downlink mode with a start gap.
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Block write protection
If the lock bit of the addressed block is set, programming is disabled. In this case,
the programming cycle is not initiated and the transponder IC reverts to uplink
mode, transmitting the currently addressed (and unmodified) block continuously.
Errors During Data
Transmission
The following errors are detected by the decoder:
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Bit error
Wrong number of field clocks between two gaps (i.e., not a valid 0 or 1 pulse
stream).
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Frame error
The number of data bits received is incorrect:
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Valid bit count for 3-bit address write is 38 bits
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Valid bit count for 5-bit address write is 40 bits
–
7 bits for a direct access command
If any of these conditions is detected, the transponder IC enters uplink mode starting
with block 1.
EEPROM Memory
Organization
The memory array of the transponder IC consists of 1,056-bits of EEPROM, arranged in
32 individually addressable blocks of 33 bits each, consisting of one lock bit and 32 data
bits. All 33 bits, including the lock bit, are programmed simultaneously.
The programming voltage is generated on-chip.
Lock Bit
Each block has an associated write lock bit that protects the entire block. By default all
lock bits L are reset (0).
Note:
Memory Map
Once set, the lock bit and the content of the associated block cannot be altered.
The configuration data of the transponder IC is stored in block 0 of the EEPROM.
The remaining 31 data blocks (1 to 31) each consist of 1 lock bit and 32 user data bits.
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Figure 24. Memory Map
0 1
32
L
Configuration data block
Block 0
L
User data bits
Block 1
L
User data bits
Block 2
L
User data bits
Block 29
L
User data bits
Block 30
L
User data bits
Block 31
33 bits total (incl. one lock bit)
Not transmitted
Configuration Data Block
This data block contains 9 configuration bits. The remaining bits of block 0 are reserved
for future enhancements and should be set to 0.
•
Start-up Delay bit (SD, default: NO delay).
When set, an additional delay time of 64 ms is added after any internal reset.
•
Data Rate bit (DR, default: RF/16).
Selects the data rate of RF/16 or RF/32.
•
Modulation Select bit (MS, default is PSK)
Selects the type of data encoding which is either Manchester or PSK.
•
Modulation Defeat bit (MD, default is OFF)
When set (to 1) the modulation output is deactivated, hence no data will be
transmitted. The modulation defeat state does not impact the transponder damping
function.
•
MAXBLK address bits (MAXBLK, default is 31)
This 5-bit block address is used to define the upper limit of cyclic block reads.
Note:
The configuration is changed by re-programming block 0 as long as the corresponding
lock bit is not set. The default settings can be lost due to the die cut.
Table 1. Transponder IC Configuration Block 0 Bit Mapping
L 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32
0
0
Lockbit
Reserved, set to ’0’
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
MAXBLOCK
00000 = Block 0
00001 = Block 1
00010 = Block 1...2
00011 = Block 1..3
Reserved
0
MD
0
Modul. select MS
0
Data rate DR
0
Start-up delay SD
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Modulation Defeat
0 = Normal function
1 = Modulation off
0 = Unlocked
0 = PSK
1 = Locked
1 = MANCHESTER
No delay = 0 0 = RF/16
Delay of 8,192 field clocks
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Figure 25. Simplified Damping Circuit
1.5 k
~2V
Clock-A
Mod
Clock-B
1.5 k
~2V
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Stresses above those listed under "Absolute Maximum Ratings" may cause permanent damage to the device.
Parameters
Maximum DC current into Clock-A/Clock-B
Symbol
Value
Unit
Icoil
10
mA
Icoil PP
20
mA
Power dissipation (dice)
Ptot
100
mW
Electrostatic discharge voltage according to
MIL-Standard 883D method 3015 (HBM)
Vmax
8000
V
Operation ambient temperature range
Tamb
-25 to +75
°C
Storage temperature range(2)
Tstg
-40 to +125
°C
Tsld
+150
°C
Maximum AC current into Clock-A/Clock-B, f = 125 kHz
(1)
(3)
Maximum assembly temperature for less than 5 min
Notes:
1. Free-air condition, time of application: 1s
2. Data retention reduced
3. Assembly temperature of 150°C for less than 5 minutes does not affect the data retention
Operating Characteristics
Tamb = 25°C, fRF = 125 kHz, reference terminal is VSS
Parameters
Test Conditions
RF frequency range
Supply current
Symbol
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Unit
fRF
100
125
150
kHz
Uplink and downlink mode –
full temperature range
IDD
5
7.5
µA
Programming – full
temperature range
IDD
14
28
µA
Clamp voltage
10 mA current into Clock-A/B
Programming time
Per block
Start-up time
(2)
tstartup
1
Data retention
(1)
tretention
10
Programming cycles
(1)
ncycles
100,000
Clock-A/B voltage
Uplink and downlink mode
VclockPP
6
V
Clock-A/B voltage
Programming, RF field w/o
damping
VclockPP
12
V
Damping resistor
Each at Clock-A and Clock-B
Notes:
Vclamp
7
tP
RD
11
18
V
ms
65
ms
Years
1.5
kW
1. Since the EEPROM performance is influenced by assembly and packaging, Atmel confirms the parameters for DOW
(= tested Dice On Wafer) and ICs assembled in a standard package.
2. Depends on the start-up delay bit in the configuration register.
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