The EPC Class Structure
The full EPC Class Structure is:
Figure: EPC Class Structure
The Class 0 designation was added to the Generation 1 system long after the Class 1 specification was created, as part of the process described in 1.i above. Class 1 tags, of which 'Generation 2' is an example, contain a write once memory for storing an Electronic Product Code. Class 2 tags add additional memory that can be changed fre-quently, for storing additional data ?for example from an onboard sensor. Class 3 tags add batteries for longer read ranges and higher reliability, but are fundamentally passive backscatter tags. Class 4 tags are essentially active tags that can communicate with other Class 4 tags as well as readers. Class 5 tags are not really tags at all - they are essentially wireless networked readers.
High volume, general availability of Generation 2 tags is expected some time in this moment. However, Generation 1 tags will not disappear from the sup-ply chain: instead Generations 1 and 2 will coexist for 6 to12 months while the Generation 2 learning curve ramps up. Depending on Generation 2 price and perfor-mance, and market conditions, this 'Generation 1 Shadow' could last until early 2007, when Generation 1 tags finally disappear from the supply chain. Tag technology will continue to evolve; around the time Generation 2 becomes established around 2006/7, end users and technology vendors expect work to begin on developing a 'Generation 3' system with further improvements to Generation 2 technology.
Our company GAO RFID Inc. currently does not offer any GEN 2 tags yet, but as we can foresee GEN 2 tags will dominate the supply chain market. GEN 2 tags have the same potential as the active tags as the next generation of RFID technology. To learn more, please visit www.gaorfid.com
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GAO RFID Inc., a member of GAO Group, was spun out from GAO Tek (formerly GAO Engineering) in July, 2006 as a result of its fast growing RFID business and its further heavy investment in this exciting market. GAO RFID has established itself as one of world’s most influential suppliers of RFID products, particularly RFID tags, labels, and readers. GAO emphasizes on product quality. Read More...
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