Skye Plus MXU rfid as a feature 860-960MHz UHF Multiplexer A P P L I C AT I O N S : Product Overview The SkyePlus MXU expands a UHF readers capability by adding support for up to 8 Retail Item-Level Management antennas. Digital control of the MXU is accomplished by either the host processor or Manufacturing Lines reader module allowing any of the 8 antennas to be explicitly addressed using 3 GPIO pins. Additional multiplexers can be added to increase the number of antennas Other Multiple a module can support beyond 8 presenting a scalable solution. Read-Point Applications Low Insertion Loss: <1.4 dB : F E AT U R E S Isolation: 30 dB Control Voltage: CMOS or TTL Levels Low Insertion Loss Congurable as 4 Way or 8 Way About SkyePlus MXU Added Flexibility The MXU can be equipped with 4 or 8 antenna ports depending on the application requirements. Infrastructure costs are reduced by using the MXU to minimize the Excellent Signal Integrity number of readers required to support multiple read-points. Fast Switching Speed Electrical Specications : B E N E F I T S Parameter Frequency Min Typ Max Units Robust Signal Processing Insertion Loss 860-960 MHz 1 1.4 dB Straightforward Customization Isolation 860-960 MHz 28 30 dB 360 Spatial Diversity Return Loss 860-960 MHz 22 dB Minimize Reader Deployment Costs Applications The SkyePlus MXU, used in conjunction with a SkyeTek UHF reader, eases integration eorts for those devices requiring multiple read-points by eliminating the need for multiple modules in such applications as: Retail Item-Level Management Manufacturing Lines Other Multiple Read-Point Applications The MXU compliments SkyeTek UHF Tagnostic reader technology which is oered in a variety of form factors making it easy to embed in any device.www.skyetek.com SkyPlus MXU SkyePlus MXU Specications Physical Characteristics Dimensions (LxWxH) 95.5x70.4x11.3 mm RF Connections: 50 ohm SMA (input) About Skyetek: (Including 8 SMAs) - 4x Output 50 ohm SMA SkyeTek, Inc., maker of ReaderWare, is the Weight TBD - 8x Output 50 ohm SMA leading supplier of RFID reader software and reference designs that enable the Absolute Maximum Ratings Electrical Characteristics pervasive adoption of RFID technology. Max Input Power 860 - 960 MHz Power Supply 3.2 5.5V 39 dBm Vctl = 0/+5V Power 200 A SkyeTeks Tagnostic reader technology Consumption Control Voltage Range (A&B) -0.2 to +5.5 Vdc works with most industry standard tags Operating 860 - 960 MHz Hot Switching Power Level 39 dBm and smart labels, its low power require- Frequency Vctl = 0/+5V Digital Inputs 3 inputs ments and a small form factor make it the Channel Temperature 150 C 0/3.3V, 0/5V Continuous Pdiss ( T = +85 C) optimal choice for embedding into new 0.38W (derate 6 mW/ C above 85 C) or existing products. SkyeTeks RFID reader Max Allowed switching Capacity 2W State Bias Condition technology is available in several formats Thermal Resistance 173C/W Low 0 to + 0.2 Vdc Storage Temperature -65 to 150 C including reader modules, hardware High +3 Vdc Operating Temperature -40 to +85 C +5Vdc reference designs, and the ReaderWare software suite. SkyeTek markets to OEM Insertion Loss Isolation customers in targeted vertical markets 0.0 0 with several high-volume licensing options available. For more information -0.5 -10 about SkyeTek, visit www.skyetek.com -1.0 -20 or call 720-565-0441. -1.5 -30 SkyeTek is based in Colorado. Our Address: 11030 Circle Point Road -2.0 -40 Ste 300, Westminster, CO 80020 USA 800 850 900 950 1000 800 850 900 950 1000 Frequency (MHz) Frequency (MHz) Return Loss 0 -10 -20 -30 -40 800 850 900 950 1000 Frequency (MHz) Other Oerings from SkyeTek SkyeTek provides a variety of reader technology at both 13.56 MHz (HF) and ~900 MHz (UHF). The M1-Mini, also part of the SkyeModule HF line, oers an even smaller design with comparable features. ReaderDNA is a comprehensive reference design available for component level integration of RFID reader technology, including complete design les, BOM, and test xtures. ReaderWare, an open- architected software suite residing on all SkyeTek s modules and available with ReaderDNA, provides Copyright 2005 SkyeTek, Inc. intelligence to the RFID reader hardware. The SkyeModule M8 is a low power, compact, UHF reader Tagnostic, ReaderWare, and SkyeModule compatible with EPC and ISO transponders. All SkyeModules are controlled via the SkyeTek Protocol, a are trademarks or registered trademarks of SkyeTek, Inc. All other trademarks or brand powerful but simple communication protocol that grants the user access to all features of an RFID names are the properties of their respective transponder. Further, they have been designed with exible and modular embedded software that holders. Features and specications are subject to change without notice. allows one to select only the desired features. Insertion Loss (dB) Insertion Loss (dB) Insertion Loss (dB)