Learn about embedded RFID applications such as wireless configuration/upgrades, returns/warranty management, location-based operation, and sensor data logging, and how to get started with Impinj’s Monza X Development Kit and Software API.

1. Using Monza X Chips for Embedded
RFID and the Internet of Things
October 2013

2. Today’s Presenters & Agenda
• Embedded RFID and the
Internet of Things
Nikhil Deulkar
Sr. Product Line Manager – Monza
ndeulkar@impinj.com
• Monza X Technical
Overview
• Using the Development
Kit and Software API
Pete Privitera
Sr. Software Applications Engineer
pete.privitera@impinj.com
October 2013
• Questions & Answers

3. About Impinj, Inc.
• Leading provider of
UHF RFID technology
• Innovative product
portfolio
– Tag chips
– Reader chips
– Readers & Antennas
• Enabling numerous
industries
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Retail
Pharmaceutical
Food and beverage
Consumer electronics
October 2013

4. Internet of Things
• Networking and
computing costs declining
rapidly
• Big Data and Mobile
growth paving the path
for rise of M2M
communications
• Over 50 billion connected
objects expected by 2020
Internet
Embedded RFID is playing a key role in the build out of
the Internet of Things
October 2013

5. Intelligent Embedded RFID
RFID
Data Bus
Microprocessor
What if microprocessors inside electronics and
appliances start communicating with RFID chips?
October 2013

6. Building Blocks for Internet of Things
Part #: IPJ-P6001-Q2AT
Part #: IPJ-P6005-X2AT
1.6 x 1.6 x 0.35 mm
2.0 x 2.0 x 0.35 mm
2176b User Memory
8192b User Memory
48b factory-programmed serial
number
48b factory-programmed serial
number
UHF Gen 2 RFID and I2C serial
interface
UHF Gen 2 RFID and I2C serial
interface
October 2013

7. Communication even when the device
is powered off
BAP / Sensors Tags
Device Configuration and
Returns Management
Embedded Data
Loggers
CAN
Device
I2C Bus
Monza X
tag
Monza X-2K Dura and Monza X-8K Dura chips enable
Intelligent Embedded RFID
October 2013

8. Product Development Resources
Applications
Platform
independent
Monza X API
Antenna Design Guide
Development Kit
October 2013
support.impinj.com

9. Monza X Circuit Overview
October 2013

10. UHF Gen2 Compliant
• Monza X can be accessed by any UHF Gen2
compliant reader
• API includes a sample application for the Impinj
Speedway Revolution reader
October 2013

11. Monza X Features
• Large User Memory
• Choice of 2k or 8k bits
• Block Permalocking
• Up to 16 blocks of memory that can be permanently
locked
• Two Antenna Ports
• Each of the ports can be enabled or disabled
independently
• Battery Assisted Passive Mode
• Increased read/write range with DC power
• Write Wakeup
• Monza X can wake up a sleeping microcontroller by
providing an interrupt signal when data changes
October 2013

12. Add RFID to a Wide Range of Devices
October 2013

13. Monza X Development Kit
Includes
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Two Monza X development boards
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Monza X-2K and Monza X-8K
Platform-independent C library and sample
application
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10 chips each of Monza X-2K Dura and Monza
X-8K Dura
October 2013

14. Monza X Development Kit
Coin cell Battery
Monza X chip
Integrated antenna
External antenna
connector
October 2013
Aardvark (I2C) header

15. Aardvark USB to I2C Interface
• Sample application uses Aardvark interface by default
• Includes drivers for Windows, Linux and Mac OS
• Available from Total Phase Inc.
October 2013

16. Monza X Development Kit
Requirements
• An Impinj Monza® X development board
• A computer running Windows or Linux
• The GNU C Compiler (gcc)
• The Monza® X API for C
Optional
• A Total Phase Aardvark I²C /SPI Host Adapter
• A Speedway® Revolution RFID reader
• A UHF RFID antenna
• Microsoft Visual Studio 2008 or later
October 2013

17. Monza X API
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Distributed as C source code
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Core library is platform-independent
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Includes makefile for gcc (Linux and Mac OS)
and MinGW (Windows)
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Includes sample application using the Aardvark
I2C adapter
October 2013

18. Monza X API
Platform Independent Code
monzax_get_epc
monzax_write_bank
monzax_read_bank
monzax_block_permalock
...
Platform Dependent Code
i2c_open
i2c_read
i2c_write
i2c_close
October 2013

19. Monza X Sample Application and Test Utility
October 2013

20. Summary
• Monza X chips bring Intelligent Embedded RFID
to devices
• Use the Development Kit for rapid prototyping
• Leverage the Monza X Software API to build
your applications
• Visit support.impinj.com for software downloads
and developer forums
• Visit http://hubs.impinj.com/get-your-monza-xdevelopment-kit to find out where to buy Monza
X products in your region
October 2013

21. Questions & Answers
Nikhil Deulkar
Sr. Product Line Manager - Monza
Impinj Inc.
ndeulkar@impinj.com
Pete Privitera
Sr. Software Applications Engineer
Impinj, Inc.
pete.privitera@impinj.com
Additional Resources
• Monza X Product Information:
http://www.impinj.com/Monza_X_RFID_Chips.aspx
• Monza X Development Kit:
http://www.impinj.com/Monza_X_Development_Kit.aspx
• Monza X Technical Collateral:
http://www.impinj.com/support/downloadable_documents.aspx#
Monza X Chips
October 2013