MICROCHIP MCRF250

MCRF250
125 kHz microID™ Passive RFID Device with Anti-Collision
Features
Factory programming
(SQTPSM)
Package Type
and
memory
serialization
• Anti-collision feature to read multiple tags in the
same RF field.
• One-time contactless programmable (developer
kit only)
• Read-only data transmission after programming
• 96 or 128 bits of One-Time Programmable (OTP)
user memory (also supports 48- and 64-bit
protocols)
• Typical operation frequency: 100 kHz-400 kHz
• Ultra low-power operation (5 µA @ VCC = 2V)
• Modulation options:
- ASK, FSK, PSK
• Data Encoding options:
- NRZ Direct, Differential Biphase, Manchester
Biphase
• Die, wafer, COB or SOIC package options
• Factory programming options
Applications
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Access control and time attendance
Security systems
Animal tagging
Product identification
Industrial tagging
Inventory control
Multiple item tagging
RF
Signal
Reader
MCRF250
PDIP/SOIC
VA
1
8
VB
NC
2
7
NC
I/O
3
6
VSS
Reset
4
5
VCC
Note: Pins 3, 4, 5 and 6 are for device test purposes only.
Pins 1 and 8 are for antenna connection.
Description
The MCRF250 is equipped with an anti-collision
feature that allows multiple tags in the same field to be
read simultaneously. This revolutionary feature
eliminates the issue of data corruption due to
simultaneous transmissions from multiple tags.
The MCRF250 is a passive Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) device for low frequency applications
(100 kHz-400 kHz). The device is powered by
rectifying an incoming RF signal from a reader
interrogator. The device requires an external LC
resonant circuit to receive the incoming energizing
signal and to send data. The device develops a
sufficient DC voltage for operation when it’s external
coil voltage reaches approximately 10 VPP.
This device has a total of 128 bits of user programmable memory and an additional 12 bits in its configuration
register. The user can manually program the 128 bits of
user memory by using a contactless programmer in a
microID developer kit such as DV103001 or
PG103001. However, in production volume the
MCRF250 is programmed at the factory (Microchip
SQTP - see Technical Bulletin TB023).The device is a
One-Time Programmable (OTP) integrated circuit and
operates as a read-only device after programming.
Data
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DS21267F-page 1
MCRF250
Block Diagram
Modulation and
Anti-Collision
Control
Coil
Connections
Clock
Generator
Load
VCC
Data
Row
Decode
Memory
Array
Rectifier
VSS
Counter
Column
Decode
The configuration register includes options for communication protocol (ASK, FSK, PSK), data encoding
method, data rate and data length.These options are
specified by customer and are factory programmed
during production.
The device has a modulation transistor between the
two antenna connections (VA and VB). The modulation
transistor damps or undamps the coil voltage when it
sends data. The variation of coil voltage controlled by
the modulation transistor results in a perturbation of
voltage in reader antenna coil. By monitoring the
changes in reader coil voltage, the data transmitted
from the device can be reconstructed.
The device is available in die, wafer, Chip-on-Board
(COB) modules, PDIP or SOIC packages. Factory
programming and memory serialization (SQTP) are
also available upon request. See TB023 for more
information on contact programming support.
The DV103002 Developer’s Kit includes Contactless
Programmer, MCRF250 Anti-Collision FSK reference
reader, and reference design guide. The reference
design guide includes schematics for readers and
contactless programmer as well as in-depth
documentation for antenna circuit designs.
DS21267F-page 2
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MCRF250
1.0
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Absolute Maximum Ratings(†)
Storage temperature ..............................................................................................................................- 65°C to +150°C
Ambient temperature with power applied................................................................................................-40°C to +125°C
Maximum current into coil pads ..............................................................................................................................50 mA
† NOTICE: Stresses above those listed under "Absolute Maximum Ratings" may cause permanent damage to the
device. This is a stress rating only and functional operation of the device at those or any other conditions above those
indicated in the operation listings of this specification is not implied. Exposure to maximum rating conditions for
extended periods may affect device reliability.
TABLE 1-1:
AC AND DC CHARACTERISTICS
All parameters apply across the
specified operating ranges
Industrial (I): TA = -40°C to +85°C
unless otherwise noted.
Parameter
Sym
Min
Typ
Max
Units
Clock frequency
FCLK
100
—
400
kHz
Contactless programming time
TWC
—
2
—
sec
200
—
—
Years
—
50
Data retention
Coil current (Dynamic)
Operating current
Turn-on-voltage (Dynamic) for
modulation
Input Capacitance
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ICD
Conditions
For all 128-bit array
at 25°C
µA
µA
IDD
—
5
VAVB
10
—
—
VPP
VCC
2
—
—
VDC
CIN
—
2
—
pF
VCC = 2V
Between VA and VB
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MCRF250
2.0
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
The device contains three major building blocks. They
are RF front-end, configuration and control logic, and
memory sections. The Block Diagram is shown on
page 1.
2.1
2.1.3
This circuit generates a clock based on the carrier
frequency from the reader. This clock is used to derive
all timing in the device, including the baud rate and
modulation rate.
2.1.4
RF Front-End
The RF front-end of the device includes circuits for
rectification of the carrier, VDD (operating voltage), and
high-voltage clamping to prevent excessive voltage
from being applied to the device. This section also
generates a system clock from the incoming carrier
signal and modulates the carrier signal to transmit data
to the reader.
RECTIFIER – AC CLAMP
The rectifier circuit rectifies RF voltage on the external
LC antenna circuit. Any excessive voltage on the tuned
circuit is clamped by the internal circuitry to a safe level
to prevent damage to the IC.
2.1.2
POWER-ON RESET
IRQ DETECTOR
This circuitry detects an interrupt in the continuous
electromagnetic field of the interrogator. An IRQ
(interrupt request) is defined as the absence of the
electromagnetic field for a specific number of clock
cycles. Detection of an IRQ will trigger the device to
enter the Anti-collision mode. This mode is discussed
in detail in Section 5.0 “Anti-Collision”.
2.1.5
2.1.1
CLOCK GENERATOR
MODULATION CIRCUIT
The device sends the encoded data to the reader by
AM-modulating the coil voltage across the tuned LC
circuit. A modulation transistor is placed between the
two antenna coil pads (VA and VB). The transistor turns
on and off based on the modulation signal. As a result,
the amplitude of the antenna coil voltage varies with the
modulation signal. See Figure 2-1 for details.
This circuit generates a Power-on Reset when the tag
first enters the reader field. The Reset releases when
sufficient power has developed on the VDD regulator to
allow correct operation.
FIGURE 2-1:
MODULATION SIGNAL AND MODULATED SIGNAL
MCRF250
VA Modulation
Signal
L
C
Modulation
Transistor
VB
Amplitude
Modulation Signal
Modulated RF Signal
(across VA and VB)
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2.2
Configuration Register and
Control Logic
The configuration register determines the operational
parameters of the device. The configuration register
can not be programmed contactlessly; it is
programmed during wafer probe at the Microchip factory. CB11 is always a one; CB12 is set when successful contact or contactless programming of the data
array has been completed. Once CB12 is set, device
programming and erasing is disabled. Table 2-1
contains a description of the bit functions of the control
register.
2.2.1
BAUD RATE TIMING OPTION
The chip will access data at a baud rate determined by
bits CB2, CB3, and CB4 of the configuration register.
For example, MOD32 (CB2 = 0, CB3 = 1, CB4 = 1) has
32 RF cycles per bit. This gives the data rate of 4 kHz
for the RF carrier frequency of 128 kHz.
The default timing is MOD 128 (FCLK/128), and this
mode is used for contact and contactless programming. Once the array is successfully programmed, the
lock bit CB12 is set. When the lock bit is set, programming and erasing the device becomes permanently
disabled. The configuration register has no effect on
device timing until the EEPROM data array is
programmed (CB12 = 1).
2.2.2
DATA ENCODING OPTION
This logic acts upon the serial data being read from the
EEPROM. The logic encodes the data according to the
configuration bits CB6 and CB7. CB6 and CB7
determine the data encoding method. The available
choices are:
•
•
•
•
2.2.3
MODULATION OPTION
CB8 and CB9 determine the modulation protocol of the
encoded data. The available choices are:
•
•
•
•
ASK
FSK
PSK_1
PSK_2
When ASK (direct) option is chosen, the encoded data
is fed into the modulation transistor without change.
When FSK option is chosen, the encoded data is
represented by:
a)
b)
Sets of 10 RF carrier cycles (first 5 cycles →
higher amplitude, the last 5 cycles → lower
amplitude) for logic “high” level.
Sets of 8 RF carrier cycles (first 4 cycles →
higher amplitude, the last 4 cycles → lower
amplitude) for logic “low” level.
For example, FSK signal for MOD40 is represented:
a)
b)
4 sets of 10 RF carrier cycles for data ‘1’.
5 sets of 8 RF carrier cycles for data ‘0’.
Refer to Figure 2-2 for the FSK signal with MOD40
option.
The PSK_1 represents change in the phase of the
modulation signal at the change of the encoded data.
For example, the phase changes when the encoded
data is changed from ‘1’ to ‘0’, or from ‘0’ to ‘1’.
The PSK_2 represents change in the phase at the
change on ‘1’. For example, the phase changes when
the encoded data is changed from ‘0’ to ‘1’, or from ‘1’
to ‘1’.
Non-return to zero-level (NRZ_L)
Biphase_S (Differential)
Biphase_L (Manchester)
Inverted Manchester
FIGURE 2-2:
ENCODED DATA AND FSK OUTPUT SIGNAL FOR MOD40 OPTION
Encoded Data ‘1’
5 cycles (HI)
5 cycles (LO)
40 RF cycles
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Encoded Data ‘0’
4 cycles (HI)
4 cycles (LO)
40 RF cycles
DS21267F-page 5
MCRF250
FIGURE 2-3:
‘1’
PSK DATA MODULATION
‘0’
‘0’
‘1’
‘1’
Encoded Data
(NRZ_L)
PP
PP
PSK_ 1
Change on Data
PP
P
PSK _2
Change on ‘1’
PP
P
2.2.4
PP
MEMORY ARRAY LOCK BIT (CB12)
The CB12 must be ‘0’ for contactless programming
(Blank). The bit (CB12) is automatically set to ‘1’ itself
as soon as the device is programmed contactlessly.
2.3
Memory Section
The device has 128 bits of one-time programmable
(OTP) memory. The user can choose 96 or 128 bits by
selecting the CB1 bit in the configuration register. See
Table 2-1 for more details.
2.3.1
COLUMN AND ROW DECODER
LOGIC AND BIT COUNTER
The column and row decoders address the EEPROM
array at the clock rate and generate a serial data
stream for modulation. This data stream can be up to
128 bits in length. The size of the data stream is user
programmable with CB1 and can be set to 96 or 128
bits. Data lengths of 48 and 64 bits are available by
programming the data twice in the array, end-to-end.
The column and row decoders route the proper voltage
to the array for programming and reading. In the
programming modes, each individual bit is addressed
serially from bit 1 to bit 128.
2.4
Examples of Configuration
Settings
EXAMPLE 2-1:
“48D” CONFIGURATION
The “48D” (hex) configuration is interpreted as
follows:
CB1
CB12
“48D” → 0100-1000-1101
Referring to Table 2-1, the “48D” configuration
represents:
Blank (not programmed) Device
Anti-Collision
Modulation = PSK_1
PSK rate = rf/2
Data encoding = NRZ_L (direct)
Baud rate = rf/32 = MOD32
Memory size: 128 bits
EXAMPLE 2-2:
“40A” CONFIGURATION
The “40A” (hex) configuration is interpreted as
follows:
CB1
CB12
“40A” → 0100-0000-1010
The MSB corresponds to CB12 and the LSB
corresponds to CB1 of the configuration register.
Therefore, we have:
CB12=0
CB11=1
CB10=0
CB9=0
CB8=0
CB7=0
CB6=0
CB5=0
CB4=1
CB3=0
CB2=1
CB1=0
Referring to Table 2-1, the “40A” configuration
represents:
Not programmed device (blank), anticollision,
FSK protocol, NRZ_L (direct) encoding, MOD50
(baud rate = rf/50), 96 bits.
Note:
DS21267F-page 6
The sample cards in the DV103002 kit
are configured to “40A”.
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MCRF250
TABLE 2-1:
CONFIGURATION REGISTER
CB12 CB11 CB10 CB9 CB8 CB7 CB6 CB5 CB4 CB3 CB2 CB1
MEMORY SIZE
CB1 = 1 128-bit user memory array
CB1 = 0 96-bit user memory array
BAUD RATE
CB2
CB3
CB4
Rate
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
1
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
MOD128
MOD100
MOD80
MOD32
MOD64
MOD50
MOD40
MOD16
SYNC WORD
CB5 = 0 (Always)
DATA ENCODING
CB6 = 0; CB7 = 0 NRZ_L (Direct)
CB6 = 0; CB7 = 1 Biphase_S (Differential)
CB6 = 1; CB7 = 0 Biphase_L (Manchester)
CB6 = 1; CB7 = 1 (Inverted Manchester)
MODULATION OPTIONS
CB8 = 0; CB9 = 0 FSK 0 = Fc/8, 1 = Fc/10
CB8 = 0; CB9 = 1 Direct (ASK)
CB8 = 1; CB9 = 0 PSK_1
(phase change on change of data)
CB8 = 1; CB9 = 1 PSK_2
(phase change at beginning of a one)
PSK RATE OPTION
CB10 = 1 Carrier/4
CB10 = 0 Carrier/2
(ANTI-COLLISION OPTION (Read only)
CB11 = 1 (Always)
MEMORY ARRAY LOCK BIT (Read only)
CB12 = 0 User memory array not locked (Blank)
CB12 = 1 User memory array is locked
(Programmed)
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MCRF250
3.0
MODES OF OPERATION
3.2
The device has two basic modes of operation: Native
Mode and Read Mode.
3.1
Native Mode
Read Mode
After the device is programmed (CB12 = 1), the device
is operated in the Read-only mode. The device
transmits its data according to the protocol in the
configuration register.
Every unprogrammed blank device (CB12 = 0)
operates in Native mode, regardless of configuration
register settings:
Baud rate = FCLK/128, FSK, NRZ_L (direct)
Once the user memory is programmed, the lock bit is
set (CB12 = 1) which causes the MCRF250 to switch
from Native mode to Communication mode defined by
the configuration register.
Refer to Figure 4-1 for contactless programming
sequence. Also see the microID™ 125 kHz RFID
System Design Guide (DS51115) for more information.
FIGURE 3-1:
From
Reader
TYPICAL APPLICATION CIRCUIT
IAC
RF Signal
4.05 mH
390 pF
Input capacitance: 2 pF
125 kHz
Pad VA
L
Pad VB
To Reader
amplifier/filter
MCRF250
Data
C
1
f res = ------------------- = 125 kHz
2π LC
DS21267F-page 8
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MCRF250
4.0
CONTACTLESS
PROGRAMMING
The contactless programming of the device is possible
for a blank device (CB12 = 0) only, and is
recommended for only low-volume, manual operation
during development. In volume production, the
MCRF250 is normally used as a factory programmed
device only. The contactless programming timing
sequence consists of:
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
RF Power-up signal.
Short gap (absence of RF field).
Verify signal (continuous RF signal).
Programming signal.
Device response with programmed data.
The blank device (CB12 = 0) understands the RF
power-up followed by a gap as a blank checking
command, and outputs 128 bits of FSK data with all ‘1’s
after the short gap. To see this blank data (verify), the
reader/programmer must provide a continuous RF
signal for 128 bit-time. (The blank (unprogrammed)
device has all ‘F’s in its memory array. Therefore, the
blank data should be all ‘1’s in FSK format). Since the
blank device operates at Default mode (MOD128),
there are 128 RF cycles for each bit. Therefore, the
time requirement to complete this verify is 128 bits x
128 RF cycles/bit x 8 use/cycles = 131.1 msec for
125 kHz signal.
As soon as the device completes the verify, it enters the
programming mode. The reader/programmer must
provide RF programming data right after the verify. In
this programming mode, each bit lasts for 128 RF
cycles. Refer to Figure 4-1 for the contactless
programming sequence.
Customer must provide the following specific voltage
for the programming:
1.
2.
Power-up and verify signal = 13.5 VPP ±1 VPP
Programming voltage:
- To program bit to ‘1’: 13.5 VPP ±1 VPP
- To program bit to ‘0’: 30 VPP ±2 VPP
After the programming cycle, the device outputs
programmed data (response). The reader/programmer
can send the programming data repeatedly after the
device response until the programming is successfully
completed. The device locks the CB12 as soon as the
programming mode (out of field) is exited and becomes
a read-only device.
Once the device is programmed (CB12 = 1), the device
outputs its data according to the configuration register.
The PG103001 (Contactless Programmer) is used for
the programming of the device. The voltage level
shown in Figure 4-1 is adjusted by R5 and R7 in the
contactless programmer. Refer to the MicroID™
125 kHz RFID System Design Guide (DS51115) for
more information.
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~ 50 - 100 µs
0V
80 - 180 µs
13.5 ± 1 VPP
(R5)
VERIFY
FSK Signal
128 bits x 128 cycles/bit x 8 µs/cycle = 131.1 ms
13.5 ±1 VPP
Default programming protocol = FSK, Fc/8/10, 128 bits
For 96-bit programming, bits 33-64 are ‘don’t care’, but all
128-bit cycles must be in the sequence.
GAP
Note:
Bit 3…
Low-power signal: leaves bit = 1
High-power signal: programs bit = 0
1 bit = 128 cycles x 8 µs/cycle = 1.024 ms
∆t = Guard Band
128 bits
30 ± 2 VPP
(R7)
High-Power
Signal
Low-Power
Signal
13.5 ± 1 VPP
(R5)
Bit 2
Bit 1
PROGRAM
FIGURE 4-1:
POWER-UP
Contactless Programming Protocol
f = 125 kHz
t = 8 µs
MCRF250
CONTACTLESS PROGRAMMING SEQUENCE
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MCRF250
5.0
ANTI-COLLISION
FIGURE 5-1:
The anti-collision feature is enabled after the array lock
bit (CB12) is set. This feature relies on internal random
number oscillator/counter and special gap pulses
(= turn off RF field) provided by a reader. Figure 5-1
shows the anti-collision flowchart.
ANTI-COLLISION
FLOWCHART
Begin
The MCRF250 works with the following anti-collision
features:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Provide Gap*
The device does not output data until it sees the
first gap. (no RF field for about 60 µsec.)
When the device sees the first gap, the internal
random number oscillator starts clocking
immediately after the gap.
At the same time, the internal random number
counter starts counting the random number
clocks.
The device waits for 5 bit times (about 5 msec.
for MOD128 configuration).
Wait 5-bit times
Is
modulation
present?
Example: 1 bit time=RF/128=1 msec for 128 kHz
for MOD128
5.
6.
After the 5 bit times, the device sends data.
At this time, the random number counter is still
running. If multiple tags in the field send data at
the same time, the reader will see a data
collision.
7. When the reader sees the data collision, it sends
the second gap pulse. (no RF field for about
60 µsec.)
8. After the second gap pulse, there is a chance
that the random number counter of each tag
may have a different value due to a random
variation in the oscillator’s starting time, etc.
9. After the second gap, the random number
oscillator stops and the random number counter
will decrement at each subsequent gap.
10. The device will transmit data when its random
number counter reaches ‘0’.
11. The device repeats this sequence (as shown in
the flowchart in Figure 5-1) according to the
proper gap pulses provided by the reader.
Note:
No
Yes
Is
only one tag
modulating?
No
Yes
Read Tag
Provide gap in the
first half of the first
bit time to make
tag stop
transmitting
Note:
*Gap = lack of RF carrier signal
= 60 µs ± 20%.
Each device will output data in
different time frames since each
random number counter will arrive at
‘0’ at different times. As a result, the
reader can receive clean data from a
different tag in each time frame.
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MCRF250
6.0
MECHANICAL
SPECIFICATIONS FOR DIE
AND WAFER
FIGURE 6-1:
DIE PLOT
Device Test Only
Vss
Vcc
Reset
TABLE 6-1:
PAD COORDINATES (µm)
Passivation
Openings
Pad
Name
Pad
Width
Pad
Height
Pad
Center
X
Pad
Center
Y
VA
90.0
90.0
427.50
-734.17
VB
90.0
90.0
-408.60
-734.17
I/O
Note 1:
2:
All coordinates are referenced from the
center of the die.
Die size: 1.1215 mm x 1.7384 mm.
44.15 mils x 68.44 mils
TABLE 6-2:
Name
VA
VB
PAD FUNCTION TABLE
Function
Antenna Coil connections
VSS
VCC
Reset
For device test only
Do Not Connect to Antenna
I/O
VB
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TABLE 6-3:
DIE MECHANICAL DIMENSIONS
Specifications
Min
Typ
Max
Unit
Bond pad opening
—
—
3.5 x 3.5
89 x 89
—
—
mil
µm
Note 1, Note 2
Die backgrind thickness
—
—
7
177.8
—
—
mil
µm
Sawed 6” wafer on frame
(option = WF) Note 3
—
—
11
279.4
—
—
mil
µm
Unsawed wafer
(option = W) Note 3
Die backgrind thickness tolerance
—
—
—
—
±1
±25.4
mil
µm
Die passivation thickness (multilayer)
—
0.9050
—
µm
Note 4
Die Size:
Die size X*Y before saw (step size)
Die size X*Y after saw
—
—
44.15 x 68.44
42.58 x 66.87
—
—
mil
mil
—
—
Note 1:
2:
3:
4:
5:
Comments
The bond pad size is that of the passivation opening. The metal overlaps the bond pad passivation by at
least 0.1 mil.
Metal Pad Composition is 98.5% Aluminum with 1% Si and 0.5% Cu.
As the die thickness decreases, susceptibility to cracking increases. It is recommended that the die be as
thick as the application will allow..
The Die Passivation thickness can vary by device depending on the mask set used:
-Layer 1: Oxide (undopped oxide, 0.135 µm)
-Layer 2: PSG (dopped oxide, 0.43 µm)
-Layer 3: Oxynitride (top layer, 0.34 µm)
The conversion rate is 25.4 µm/mil.
Notice: Extreme care is urged in the handling and assembly of die products since they are susceptible to
mechanical and electrostatic damage.
TABLE 6-4:
WAFER MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Specifications
Min
Typ
Max
Unit
Wafer Diameter
—
8
—
inch
Die separation line width
—
80
—
µm
Dice per wafer
—
14,000
—
die
Batch size
—
24
—
wafer
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Comments
150 mm
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MCRF250
7.0
FAILED DIE IDENTIFICATION
Every die on the wafer is electrically tested according
to the data sheet specifications and visually inspected
to detect any mechanical damage such as mechanical
cracks and scratches.
Any failed die in the test or visual inspection is identified
by black colored inking. Therefore, any die covered
with black ink should not be used.
The ink dot specification:
• Ink dot size: minimum 20 µm x 20 µm
• Position: central third of die
• Color: black
8.0
WAFER DELIVERY
DOCUMENTATION
Each wafer container is marked with the following
information:
•
•
•
•
•
•
Microchip Technology Inc. MP Code
Lot Number
Total number of wafer in the container
Total number of good dice in the container
Average die per wafer (DPW)
Scribe number of wafer with number of good dice.
DS21267F-page 14
9.0
NOTICE ON DIE AND WAFER
HANDLING
The device is very susceptible to Electrostatic
Discharge (ESD). ESD can cause critical damage to
the device. Special attention is needed during the
handling process.
Any ultraviolet (UV) light can erase the memory cell
contents of an unpackaged device. Fluorescent lights
and sun light can also erase the memory cell although
it takes more time than UV lamps. Therefore, keep any
unpackaged devices out of UV light and also avoid
direct exposure from strong fluorescent lights and sun
light.
Certain integrated circuit (IC) manufacturing, chip-onboard (COB) and tag assembly operations may use UV
light. Operations such as backgrind, de-tape, certain
cleaning operations, epoxy or glue cure should be done
without exposing the die surface to UV light.
Using x-ray for die inspection will not harm the die, nor
erase memory cell contents.
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MCRF250
10.0
PACKAGING INFORMATION
10.1
Package Marking Information
8-Lead PDIP (300 mil)
MCRF250
XXXXXNNN
0025
XXXXXXXX
XXXXXNNN
YYWW
8-Lead SOIC (150 mil)
XXXXXXXX
XXXXYYWW
NNN
Legend:
Note:
*
XX...X
Y
YY
WW
NNN
Example:
Example:
MCRF250
XXX0025
NNN
Customer specific information*
Year code (last digit of calendar year)
Year code (last 2 digits of calendar year)
Week code (week of January 1 is week ‘01’)
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Standard device marking consists of Microchip part number, year code, week code, and traceability
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MCRF250
8-Lead Plastic Dual In-line (P) – 300 mil (PDIP)
E1
D
2
n
1
α
E
A2
A
L
c
A1
β
B1
p
eB
UNITS
DIMENSION LIMITS
Number of Pins
Pitch
Top to Seating Plane
Molded Package Thickness
Base to Seating Plane
Shoulder to Shoulder Width
Molded Package Width
Overall Length
Tip to Seating Plane
Lead Thickness
Upper Lead Width
Lower Lead Width
Overall Row Spacing
§
Mold Draft Angle Top
Mold Draft Angle Bottom
* Controlling Parameter
§ Significant Characteristic
B
MIN
n
p
A
A2
A1
E
E1
D
L
c
B1
B
eB
α
β
.140
.115
.015
.300
.240
.360
.125
.008
.045
.014
.310
5
5
INCHES*
NOM
8
.100
.155
.130
.313
.250
.373
.130
.012
.058
.018
.370
10
10
MAX
.170
.145
.325
.260
.385
.135
.015
.070
.022
.430
15
15
MILLIMETERS
NOM
8
2.54
3.56
3.94
2.92
3.30
0.38
7.62
7.94
6.10
6.35
9.14
9.46
3.18
3.30
0.20
0.29
1.14
1.46
0.36
0.46
7.87
9.40
10
5
10
5
MIN
MAX
4.32
3.68
8.26
6.60
9.78
3.43
0.38
1.78
0.56
10.92
15
15
Notes:
Dimensions D and E1 do not include mold flash or protrusions. Mold flash or protrusions shall not exceed
.010” (0.254mm) per side.
JEDEC Equivalent: MS-001
Drawing No. C04-018
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MCRF250
8-Lead Plastic Small Outline (SN) – Narrow, 150 mil (SOIC)
E
E1
p
D
2
B
n
1
α
h
45°
c
A2
A
φ
β
UNITS
DIMENSION LIMITS
Number of Pins
Pitch
Overall Height
Molded Package Thickness
Standoff §
Overall Width
Molded Package Width
Overall Length
Chamfer Distance
Foot Length
Foot Angle
Lead Thickness
Lead Width
Mold Draft Angle Top
Mold Draft Angle Bottom
* Controlling Parameter
§ Significant Characteristic
L
MIN
n
p
A
A2
A1
E
E1
D
h
L
φ
c
B
α
β
.053
.052
.004
.228
.146
.189
.010
.019
0
.008
.013
0
0
A1
INCHES*
NOM
8
.050
.061
.056
.007
.237
.154
.193
.015
.025
4
.009
.017
12
12
MAX
.069
.061
.010
.244
.157
.197
.020
.030
8
.010
.020
15
15
MILLIMETERS
NOM
8
1.27
1.35
1.55
1.32
1.42
.10
.18
5.79
6.02
3.71
3.91
4.80
4.90
.25
.38
.48
.62
0
4
.20
.23
.33
.42
0
12
0
12
MIN
MAX
1.75
1.55
.25
6.20
3.99
5.00
.51
.76
8
.25
.51
15
15
Notes:
Dimensions D and E1 do not include mold flash or protrusions. Mold flash or protrusions shall not exceed
.010” (0.254mm) per side.
JEDEC Equivalent: MS-012
Drawing No. C04-057
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MCRF250
1M/3M COB (IOA2)
MCRF250 COB
8 mm
Antenna Coil Connection
5 mm
Thickness = 0.4 mm
DS21267F-page 18
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MCRF250
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MCRF250
PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM
To order or obtain information, e.g., on pricing or delivery, refer to the factory or the listed sales office.
PART NO.
-X
/XXX
Device
Temperature
Range
XXX
Package Configuration/SQTP Code
Device:
MCRF250 = 125 kHz Anticollision MicroID tag, 96/128-bit
Temperature Range:
I
Package:
WF
W
S
P
SN
Configuration:
Three-digit hex value to be programmed into the configuration register. Three hex characters correspond to 12 binary
bits. These bits are programmed into the configuration
register MSB first (CB12, CB11...CB1). Refer to example.
SQTP Code:
An assigned, customer 3-digit code used for tracking and
controlling production and customer data files for factory
programming. In this case the configuration code is not
shown in the part number, but is captured in the SQTP
documention.
=
-40°C to +85°C
=
=
=
=
=
Sawed wafer on frame (7 mil backgrind)
Wafer (11 mil backgrind)
Dice in waffle pack
Plastic PDIP (300 mil Body) 8-lead
Plastic SOIC (150 mil Body) 8-lead
Examples:
a)
MCRF250-I/W40A = 125 kHz, industrial
temperature, wafer package, contactlessly
programmable, 96 bit, FSK Fc/8 Fc/10,
direct encoded, Fc/50 data return rate tag.
b)
MCRF250-I/WFQ23 = 125 kHz, industrial
temperature, wafer sawn and mounted on
frame, factory programmed.
The configuration register is:
CB12 CB11 CB10 CB9 CB8 CB7 CB6 CB5 CB4 CB3 CB2 CB1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
0
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NOTES:
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Note the following details of the code protection feature on Microchip devices:
•
Microchip products meet the specification contained in their particular Microchip Data Sheet.
•
Microchip believes that its family of products is one of the most secure families of its kind on the market today, when used in the
intended manner and under normal conditions.
•
There are dishonest and possibly illegal methods used to breach the code protection feature. All of these methods, to our
knowledge, require using the Microchip products in a manner outside the operating specifications contained in Microchip's Data
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•
Microchip is willing to work with the customer who is concerned about the integrity of their code.
•
Neither Microchip nor any other semiconductor manufacturer can guarantee the security of their code. Code protection does not
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Code protection is constantly evolving. We at Microchip are committed to continuously improving the code protection features of our
products. Attempts to break microchip’s code protection feature may be a violation of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act. If such acts
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dsPICworks, ECAN, ECONOMONITOR, FanSense,
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ICEPIC, microPort, Migratable Memory, MPASM, MPLIB,
MPLINK, MPSIM, PICkit, PICDEM, PICDEM.net, PICtail,
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