EM4423 Fact Sheet

FACT SHEET | EM4423
Subject to change without notice
Version 2.0, 14-Dec-15
Copyright © 2015, EM Microelectronic-Marin SA
www.emmicroelectronic.com
DUAL Frequency
NFC Type 2 & EPC GEN2V2
Transponder IC
General Description
Features
EM4423 corresponds to the latest generation of EM Microelectronic
contactless devices, bringing innovative features to the NFC and
EPCTM worlds. The chip combines two functionalities on one single
die, the EPC technology used for long range application purposes and
the NFC used to exchange data in a proximity range. Both protocols
may share a common unique ID.
I Dual Frequency 1-step inlay manufacturing
Targeted applications and market segments include retail, product
authentication or smart NFC posters.
A tag or label based on the EM4423 provides multiple benefits and
usages via the EPC communication interface like stock inventory,
product returns, and data privacy. The same tag or label also enables
new marketing services like product information or loyalty programs
using an NFC enabled smartphone.
The chip is a dual frequency device supporting ISO/IEC14443 Type A,
NFC ForumTM Type 2 specifications, ISO/IEC18000-63 and EPC Gen2
V2. Additional features have been added to provide chip privacy. For
the NFC interface, the smart counter increments its value each time
the NFC message has been read by the end-user.
Each chip is manufactured with a 96-bit unalterable unique identifier
(UID) to ensure full traceability. The same UID number is used by
both RF protocols. During an ISO/IEC14443 anti-collision procedure,
the 7 bytes which are part of the 96-bit are sent back by the
transponder IC.
The EM4423 offers two non-volatile memories which are accessible
by both RF air interfaces. The two memories are segmented to
implement multiple applications. Each chip is delivered with a preprogrammed 96-bit EPC encoding supporting Multi-vendor Chipbased Serialization (MCS).
EM4423 supports the optional BlockWrite command, enabling the
fast encoding of a 96-bit EPC. EM4423 also supports the optional
Untraceable command to hide portions of memory of the tag or label.
Applications
I NFC
· Product Information
· Wifi, Bluetooth pairings
· Smart posters, Advertisings
· Coupons, loyalty programs
I EPC
· Supply chain management
· Tracking and tracing
· Container identification
· Asset control
I Common unique ID
I Shared memory
I Minimum 100k write cycles endurance
I Minimum 10 years data retention
I Extended temperature range (-40°C to +85°C)
I Sawn wafers, 3/6-mil thickness, gold bumps
I HF/NFC Interface
· ISO/IEC 14443A -3 compliant tag
· NFC Forum Type 2 compatible
· Enables NDEF data structure configurations
· Communication baud rates at 106kbps
· 7 Bytes unique ID number using same serialization as UHF interface
· 1920-bit user’s memory
· Anti-tearing support for NFC capability container
(CC) and Static/Dynamic lock bytes
· NFC Memory locking mechanism per block/page
· ACCESS counter increased at first reading
· Optional UHF memory mapping
· Optional read-only locking function
· Optional security timeout for unsuccessful LOGINs
· 17pF or 50pF NFC on-chip resonant capacitor
I UHF/EPC Interface
· ISO/IEC 18000-63 compliant
· EPC Gen2 V2 compliant
· Alteration EAS compliant
· TAG alteration (Core) compliant
· Supports multi-vendor chip-based serialization
· 128-bit or 224-bit UII/EPC
· 96-bit TID number using same serialization as
NFC interface
· 160-bit or 64-bit USER memory bank
· 32-bit Access and Kill passwords
· Fast writing using the BlockWrite command
· BlockPermalock of USER memory
· NFC field detection and used as power supply
· NFC ACCESS counter status readable
FACT SHEET | EM4423
Subject to change without notice
Version 2.0, 14-Dec-15
Copyright © 2015, EM Microelectronic-Marin SA
www.emmicroelectronic.com
Typical Operating Application
UHF+
HF+
EM4423
UHF‒
HF‒
Standard Versions & Samples
The versions below are considered standard and should be readily available. For other versions or other delivery form, please contact EM
Microelectronic-Marin S.A. For samples, please order exclusively from the standard versions.
Part Number
UHF Memory
Format
HF Options
Package / Die Form
Delivery Form
EM4423V121WS3U
Short EPC
50 pF Modem Mode disabled
Sawn wafer / Gold bumped +PI – thickness of 3 mils
Wafer on frame
EM4423V222WS3U
Large EPC
50 pF Modem Mode enabled
Sawn wafer / Gold bumped +PI – thickness of 3 mils
Wafer on frame
EM4423V212WS3U
Large EPC
50 pF Modem Mode enabled
Sawn wafer / Gold bumped +PI – thickness of 3 mils
Wafer on frame