Tageos, a globalsupplier of high-performance RFID inlays and tags, has announced new ARC certifications for its EOS-241 M830 inlay. It is the first 42 x 16 mm product on the market to receive performance certifications for the important R and Y2 specs from the Auburn University RFID Lab, the company states.

Benefiting from EOS-241 M830’s new ARC certifications, retail suppliers, service bureaus and converters can now streamline tag management and manufacturing for large RFID deployments across retail apparel and general merchandise categories with a single ultra-compact, high-performance RAIN RFID inlay.

As RFID technology has evolved and requirements have changed, some ARC specifications have been retired and replaced recently. Under the newer ARC specs R and Y2, the 42 x 16 mm inlay option was no longer available. Without Tageos’ EOS-241 M830, suppliers would have to switch to larger RAIN RFID inlays to comply with RFID mandates and retailer programs, which would make it much more difficult to manage and apply labels to different categories of goods. With the newly certified inlay, this form factor can now be used on all items under ARC specifications F, O, Q, R, W5, W6 and Y2, making it much easier to comply with large-scale RFID programs.

The EOS-241 M830 delivers high-performance readability on a wide selection of different types of apparel and general merchandise. This also includes items that have been historically challenging to tag with a small antenna design, including sporting goods, art supplies and stationery. The inlay features the Impinj M830 chip, with improved read sensitivity (-1.5 dB better than the previous generation IC), AutoTune performance, and better backscatter efficiency.

In just two years, Tageos has significantly expanded its primary range of retail inlays while reducing the inlay antenna area by more than 55%. Additionally, the Impinj M830 chip is smaller than its predecessor. The combination of a smaller IC and improved inlay size in less than half the area reduces the amount of raw materials needed, thereby reducing the total carbon footprint and increasing sustainability.

“The EOS-241 M830 represents a significant achievement in meeting technologically demanding performance specifications in an ultra-compact 42 x 16mm form factor,” says Chris Reese, chief technology officer at Tageos. “Tageos’ expertise and commitment to RFID innovation, sustainability and performance has enabled us to meet the needs of the ever-evolving retail market. We’re excited to help simplify retail compliance for our customers and retail suppliers with this trailblazing RAIN RFID inlay.”

“Impinj is proud to be the IC supplier for Tageos’ innovative new inlay,” adds Gahan Richardson, executive vice president at Impinj. “We are dedicated to driving RAIN innovation and delivering the market’s highest-performance ICs, which make the most performant inlay designs possible. The EOS-241 M830 is a great example of how the industry continues to serve the needs of enterprises around the globe, and we look forward to continuing to collaborate with Tageos as we pursue our mission to connect every thing.”