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Ceramic on-metal tag 25 x 25 mm (MCE-25x25-T)

Short answer

MCE-25x25-T is a ceramic on-metal tag, 25 x 25 x 3 mm, for metal surfaces. The supplier states a read distance of up to 4 m (Impinj R100 at 30 dBm, 4 dBi antenna, on metal). The supplier states an operating range of -25 to +85 °C.
Size
25 x 25 x 3 mm
Stated read distance
up to 4 m
Supplier-stated. Impinj R100 at 30 dBm, 4 dBi antenna, on metal
Operating
-25 to +85 °C
Supplier-stated
Memory
EPC 96 bit, user 512 bit
Weight
about 10 g
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1.0At a glance

Shape and stated figures

Dimension drawing of Ceramic on-metal tag 25 x 25 mmTop view and side view of a rectangular part, 25 mm long, 25 mm wide, 3 mm thick, drawn to one scale. Dimensions in millimeters. A 10 mm scale bar is shown.25 mm25 mm3 mmTop viewSide view10 mm scale
MCE-25x25-T, drawn from the stated size. Dimensions in millimeters.

Stated read distance

  • up to 4 m Impinj R100, 30 dBm at the reader, 4 dBi antenna (about 34 dBm EIRP, derived), on metal Supplier-stated
    Ruler from 0 to 4 mA ruler from 0 to 4 m. It is drawn to its own scale and cannot be compared with the ruler of another stated distance.01234 m

Temperature

Storage temperature -40 to +120 °C Supplier-stated

Storage temperature: -40 to +120 °C, on a scale of -50 to +200 °CA bar on a scale from -50 to +200 °C. The filled part runs from -40 °C to +120 °C (supplier-stated).-500+50+100+200 °C

Operating temperature -25 to +85 °C Supplier-stated

Operating temperature: -25 to +85 °C, on a scale of -50 to +200 °CA bar on a scale from -50 to +200 °C. The filled part runs from -25 °C to +85 °C (supplier-stated).-500+50+100+200 °C

2.0Choosing

Choose the MCE-25x25-T, or look elsewhere

In favor

  • Choose it when you need user memory: the record states 512 bit of it next to 96 bit of EPC memory (supplier-stated).

Against

  • Avoid it when the available surface is smaller than 25 x 25 mm: it is the largest of 5 ceramic on-metal tags, and 4 smaller models exist in the family.
  • Avoid it where the tag runs hotter than 85 °C in service: that is the stated operating maximum, and the higher storage figure of 120 °C is not an operating figure.
  • Avoid it when less than 3 mm of height is available: it is the tallest of the 5 ceramic on-metal tags.

3.0Specifications

Specifications

Identity
Model code MCE-25x25-T
Body material ceramic
Color black
Mounting Adhesive tape
Marking and encoding options Pre-encoding, Laser marking, Logo printing
Dimensions and weight
Size (L x W x H) 25 x 25 x 3 mm
Weight about 10 g
Radio
Chip options Alien Higgs-3
Frequency, FCC (US) 902 to 928 MHz
Frequency, ETSI (EU, UK) 865 to 868 MHz
Frequency, China Band not stated
Memory EPC 96 bit, user 512 bit
Read and write EPC and user memory
Air interface EPC Class 1 Gen 2; ISO 18000-6C
Power source Passive, no battery
Read distance, up to 4 m Supplier-stated Impinj R100, 30 dBm at the reader, 4 dBi antenna (about 34 dBm EIRP, derived), on metal
Data retention 50 years Supplier-stated
Environment and durability
Storage temperature -40 to +120 °C Supplier-stated
Operating temperature -25 to +85 °C Supplier-stated
Storage humidity 5 to 95 % RH Supplier-stated
Drop test 1.5 m, 100 drops: passed Supplier-stated
Alcohol test 95 % alcohol: passed Supplier-stated
Gasoline test Passed Supplier-stated
Thermal shock test -40 to +85 °C, 100 cycles, 30 days Supplier-stated Test conditions, not a rating
Temperature cycle test -40 to +85 °C, 100 cycles, 30 days Supplier-stated Test conditions, not a rating
Packaging and supply
Packaging bubble bag, carton
Supply format Single pieces

4.0Reading the figures

What the figures do and do not say

Next to its neighbors

MCE-25x25-T comparisons below use supplier-stated records.

MCE-25x25-T's supplier-stated headline is up to 4 m (Impinj R100 at 30 dBm, 4 dBi antenna, on metal).

MCE-25x25-T's next smaller catalog footprint is MCE-D16-T (16 mm diameter, 2 mm high). The MCE-D16-T disc reduces MCE-25x25-T's 25 x 25 mm mounting outline by 9 mm in length and 9 mm in width. Height changes from 3 mm on MCE-25x25-T to 2 mm on MCE-D16-T. The supplier-stated entry for MCE-D16-T is up to 2.5 m (EIRP 4 W, on metal), using a different footing from MCE-25x25-T's headline. Stated weight: MCE-25x25-T about 10 g; MCE-D16-T about 1.5 g.

Who states these figures

Every performance figure on this page is a supplier statement: read distance, wash life, temperature, tests, pressure and data retention. TagBrio has not tested them, and no test report, laboratory or standard is cited for them. A test envelope is a condition of a test, not a rating. Confirm each figure that matters to you on samples, on your own items and with your own reader.

5.0Mounting

How it is attached

  • Mounting diagram: Adhesive tapeA tag is stuck to a metal surface with a thin layer of adhesive tape between them. Labelled: tag, adhesive tape, metal surface. Schematic, not to scale.TagAdhesive tapeMetal surfaceSchematic, not to scale. Section view.
    General schematic of the method. It does not show this tag.

6.0Variants

Variants and chips

Frequency variants
Region Band Order suffix
FCC (US) 902 to 928 MHz FCC
ETSI (EU, UK) 865 to 868 MHz ETSI
China Band not stated Not stated
Chip facts published by the vendors for MCE-25x25-T
Chip Memory published by the vendor Source
Alien Higgs-3 Not stated by the vendor Alien Technology Higgs 3 product page Read on

7.0Compared

Consider these instead, and compare the neighbors

Models to consider instead of the MCE-25x25-T
Model Look at it when What its record says
Ceramic on-metal tag 16 mm dia. MCE-D16-T The available surface is smaller than 25 x 25 mm MCE-D16-T is 16 mm diameter, 2 mm high, the next smaller model in the family.
Plastic-housed on-metal tag 37 x 14 mm MHP-37x14-TF The tag runs hotter than 85 °C in service MHP-37x14-TF states an operating maximum of 115 °C and is 37 x 14 x 5.9 mm, in a different family.
MCE-25x25-T next to the models closest to it in size
Specification Ceramic on-metal tag 25 x 25 mm MCE-25x25-T This model Ceramic on-metal tag 16 mm dia. MCE-D16-T Ceramic on-metal tag 25 x 9 mm MCE-25x9-T Ceramic on-metal tag 13 x 9 mm MCE-13x9-T
Size (L x W x H) 25 x 25 x 3 mm 16 mm diameter, 2 mm high 25 x 9 x 3 mm 13 x 9 x 3 mm
Weight about 10 g about 1.5 g about 0.5 g about 0.5 g
Chip options Alien Higgs-3 Alien Higgs-3 Alien Higgs-3 Alien Higgs-3
Memory EPC 96 bit, user 512 bit EPC 96 bit, user 512 bit EPC 96 bit, user 512 bit EPC 96 bit, user 512 bit
Mounting Adhesive tape Adhesive tape Adhesive tape Adhesive tape
Operating temperature -25 to +85 °C Supplier-stated -25 to +85 °C Supplier-stated -25 to +85 °C Supplier-stated -25 to +85 °C Supplier-stated

8.0Questions

Questions about the MCE-25x25-T

Answers quoted from the record

How far can the MCE-25x25-T be read?

The supplier states up to 4 m (Impinj R100 at 30 dBm, 4 dBi antenna, on metal). TagBrio has not tested either figure, so read a sample on your own part before you rely on them.

How is the MCE-25x25-T attached?

The record lists adhesive tape. Confirm the fixing on your own material and surface before you order in volume.

What temperatures does the MCE-25x25-T state?

The supplier states an operating range of -25 to +85 °C and a storage range of -40 to +120 °C. A storage range is not an operating range, and a test envelope is not a rating. Both are supplier-stated.

Which chip and memory does the MCE-25x25-T list?

The record lists Alien Higgs-3. Memory: EPC 96 bit, user 512 bit (supplier-stated).

Which frequency variants does the MCE-25x25-T come in?

FCC at 902 to 928 MHz and ETSI at 865 to 868 MHz. The record also names China but states no band, so this page lists none. Say which region the tags will be read in when you ask for a quote.

Can the MCE-25x25-T be encoded or marked?

The record lists pre-encoding, laser marking and logo printing. Ask the team which combination is available for your order.

Test it on your own surface

Samples are handled per request. The team confirms availability and terms by email.

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