Next Generation Active RFID Tags from Savi Deliver Dramatic Performance Improvements

Supply chain and logistics professionals can improve the speed, performance and reliability of their operations with the next generation active RFID tags released by Savi Technology. Savi’s widely-deployed ST-654 data rich tag, ST-621 license plate tag and the ST-618 asset tag now use Savi’s proprietary System on a Chip (SoC), which delivers dramatic improvements in range, reliability, battery life, storage capacity and computing capability.

The new tags boast improvements in static range as well as collections. The static UHF range is increased by 30% to 650 feet, well beyond the requirements established by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) in the current RFID III contract and RFID IV proposal. Static low frequency (LF) range has also been improved and is now three times greater than previous versions of these tags, thereby reducing the number of readers required for chokepoint (gate) detection of tags. As a result, users can automatically identify and track critical assets over much longer ranges, which is critical given the demanding nature of asset tracking and global, mission critical, supply chain logistics.

The Savi tags also double the number of UHF collections at 25 miles per hour, improving the reliability of tracked asset information and the speed at which shipments can move through facilities and routes. Performance improvements made possible with the System on a Chip also reduce power consumption in the tags, extending battery life beyond five years. Validation of the tag improvements was completed by Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), one among 10 U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) national laboratories managed by DOE’s Office of Science
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Savi’s ST-654 data rich tag provides 128KB of data storage. The majority of asset tags in use today are limited to 2KB of storage, which is primarily used for location and travel. The larger storage capacity provided in Savi’s data rich tags allows users to store greater amounts and types of data, which in turn can yield improved business insights via Savi’s sensor-based analytics platform.

“Organizations with assets on the move through a complex, globally distributed supply chain need more information about the performance of their critical business assets in real-time in order to make more informed decisions,” said Bill Clark, president and CEO, Savi Technology. “Savi’s continued innovation in active RFID brings increasing value to our government and commercial customers by capturing critical asset and operational information as it happens. When this new data is combined with Savi’s sensor based analytics platform organizations are able to turn sensor and supply chain data into actionable insights.”

The Savi ST-654 high performance, data-rich active RFID tag is suited for applications including the tracking of shipping containers, vehicles and other large assets and delivers real-time asset information to guide supply chain operations. The Savi ST-618 is a rugged active RFID tag ideally suited for the locating, tracking and managing of medium to high value assets in both defense and commercial applications. The Savi ST-621 license plate tag is a cost-effective, active RFID tag designed for various applications, including the tracking of shipping containers and other conveyances.

The new tags are available now from Savi directly, with pricing unchanged from previous versions. The new tags are already in use with the U.S. Department of Defense on the RFID III contract.