Radio frequency identification (RFID) and wireless solutions made easy

Benefits of using RFID

1. Removes the necessity of line of site
2. Adjustable read range (from close range to 100's of feet away depending on the tag type)
3. Increased read rate, reading 100's or even 1000's simultaneously
4. Ability to uniquely identify each RFID tag
5. RFID tags can be both read from and written to
6. Possibility of automation

RFID Overview

Products containing a RFID tag micro-chip can transmit data to a RFID reader and provide product identification, location, date of purchase, price, or other critical information. Unlike bar-code technology, RFID does not require contact or line of sight to read data from a product containing a RFID tag. With this amazing technology, it is possible for RFID to read data through the human body, clothing, and non-metallic materials.

Expand your data capture and tracking capabilities with RFID

• Security
• Access control
• Asset management
• Inventory tracking

Helping Businesses Increase Profits

Companies like Wal-Mart require suppliers to tag every pallet in an effort to reduce costs associated with managing the huge inventory they handle every day. The Department of Defense (DOD) is also requesting its suppliers do the same. As large players realize the efficiencies of doing business this way, it's only a matter of time before smaller distributors will be at a cost disadvantage if they don't adopt RFID technology.

Challenges Solved through RFID

Consider how RFID technology can help you solve business challenges such as these:

• Is being out of stock on an inventory item expensive for your business?
• Is knowing your product's shelf life critical for safety reasons?
• Are you spending a lot of time manually taking inventory?
• Is a self-checkout system appealing to your customers?
• Would you like total visibility as your product moves through the manufacturing plant?
• Are everyday losses costing your business a small fortune?
• Would a remote vending machine eliminate product shortages?
• Is it difficult to read bar codes on your product due to frost, debris or other conditions?

Utilize our RFID expertise

Your RFID solution needs to be specifically engineered for you. Matrix Product Development can help your company implement this technology so you too can be a competitive player in today's marketplace! With over 20 years of RFID experience, we stand apart from other RFID companies. Matrix's RFID expertise is in low frequency (LF), high frequency (HF) and ultra-high frequency (UHF) tags. These meet a variety of requirements including handling liquids, covering long distances, controlling access, and managing assets.

Contact Matrix Product Development when you want to work with an experienced RFID company.

Wireless

Monitor your equipment around the globe from the comfort of your office.

Matrix has experience using 2.4 GHz radio transceivers to connect appliances to the Internet. These transceivers use 802.11b,g,n protocol. For example, we've integrated one of these radios into a system that connects to the Internet to update firmware and send heartbeat and status information on the health of a machine.

This process allows you to have peace-of-mind that your equipment is running smoothly.

The ability to be wireless is a highly sought after feature in today's market. Trust your wireless solution to a company with extensive experience.

Measuring and Analyzing Radio Frequency Signals

Matrix Product Development uses the Agilent Fieldfox Spectrum Analyzer to measure radio frequency ranges from 5kHz to 4GHz, covering everything from VLF (very low frequency) thru UHF (ultra high frequency).  

415 MHz

The key fob pictured below is a 415 MHz transmitter and receiver for transmitting small amounts of data in an unsecured manner. It was integrated into a product to open and close a door and operate the device.

2.4 GHz and 900 MHz

Do you need 2.4 GHz and 900 MHz radio transceivers capable of transmitting data at 115 baud and at much longer distances (devices typically link up industrial RS485 networks to PCs)? Matrix Product Development has extensive expertise in this area.

Wireless Challenges

Wireless "noise" which exists in an environment directly affects the throughput. The height of a transmitter from the ground can dramatically affect range, depending on the frequency or brand of wireless radio used. Matrix Product Development will save you extensive amounts of time experimenting with various radios because we have significant experience overcoming these challenges.

Contact Matrix Product Development for the best wireless device to fit your application.