EPC^TM Generation 2 is the standard ratified by EPCglobal^TM for the air-interface protocol utilized in the second generation of Electronic Product Code UHF RFID technology. The UHF Generation 2 protocol is a consensus standard that describes the core capabilities required to meet the performance needs set by the end user community, a consortium of suppliers and retail outlets. This EPC^TM standard is expected to be used as a base platform upon which RFID readers and tags and future improvements can be built, ensuring complete interoperability and setting minimum operational expectations for various components in the EPCglobal^TM Network, including the various necessary hardware components and software components.

Dynasys is currently working with Texas Instruments and other major suppliers to be able to provide inlays, labels, readers, antennas and all of the required components necessary to support a complete EPC^TM UHF RFID compliant system.

Each Generation 2 system must be engineered properly such that the reader, its multiple antenna array, cables, power supplies and other associated components operate within their legal power limits and are mechanically mounted for optimum efficiency.

Gen 2 readers will traverse dock doors, conveyor systems and other special checkpoints that will require special mounting structures. Dynasys will provide standard and custom structures to accommodate these requirements.

It is important to keep in mind that the EPC specifications provide the overall implementation guidelines and that each manufacturer will develop their own specifications describing their unique features. Chip manufacturers, such as Texas Instruments, have entered into "Interoperability" agreements with peripheral suppliers to assure that their chips will work properly with associated reader systems.

Dynasys can supply a complete suite of EPC equipment for your system that has been tested for proper interoperability.

All products will be available soon. Call your Dynasys RFID Sales Engineer for availability.

Learn more about EPC^TM UHF Application Hints

• Antenna Selection
  • Linear Vs Circular Polarization
  • dBi vs dBd
• Feeder Cables
  • Selection
  • Routing
  • Losses
• Power Limits
  • Watts vs dBm
  • ERP vs EIRP
• Setting the Power Levels
• Signal Propagation & Attenuation
• Label Positioning
• Inlay Selection