Automatic Optimisation: Impinj AutoTune

Automatic Optimisation for Variable Materials and Conditions: Impinj AutoTune

RAIN RFID technology offers an excellent solution for asset tracking and inventory management, but its performance can be affected by a number of environmental factors. RAIN RFID tags can experience difficulty receiving full power from a reader when they are on materials such as metal or glass, when tagged objects are tightly packed, or when there are interfering objects such as concrete pillars or metal shelves.

Impinj AutoTune is an innovative solution that solves these challenges by improving the detection of RFID RAIN tags using an advanced algorithm that automatically adjusts the performance of the tag chip to optimise signal reception, even in difficult conditions.

Why use Impinj AutoTune?

Impinj AutoTune makes it easier to locate tagged items, resulting in greater inventory accuracy and improved operational efficiency. This system offers several key benefits:

• Improved readability: significantly increases the readability of tags in challenging environments, ensuring accurate and reliable data capture.
• Adaptive performance: Automatically optimises power reception and signal strength to maximise tag chip performance.
• Broad compatibility: Adapts to different operating frequencies, ensuring consistent tag detection in a variety of applications.

How does Impinj AutoTune work?

A well-tuned, antenna-optimised RFID RAIN tag requires very little power to respond to an RFID RAIN reader, resulting in longer read distances and more accurate tag reads. When environmental factors affect the resonance of a tag, it can be more difficult to read it. Impinj AutoTune combats this problem by automatically adjusting the tag’s chip tuning, without the user needing to perform special commands.

Process:

1. The tag is turned on: Each RFID RAIN tag is activated by a radio signal from an RFID RAIN reader.
2. The tag is automatically tuned: Impinj AutoTune automatically adjusts the impedance of the tag’s chip, allowing it to better match the resonant frequency of the tag’s antenna.
3. The tag is optimised: Maximum power is delivered to the tag, which is retuned each time it is switched on, ensuring the best possible performance.

Key Benefits:

• Improved efficiency: Automatic tag performance tuning reduces read errors and improves the overall efficiency of the RFID system.
• Continuous optimisation: The system dynamically adapts to changes in the environment, ensuring consistent performance.

Impinj AutoTune is an essential tool for any RFID RAIN implementation looking to optimise its infrastructure and ensure accurate reading, regardless of environmental conditions.

Contact our sales team for more information on how Impinj AutoTune can transform your RFID system.