RFID multiplexers: AdvanMux-16TM
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AdvanMux-16 is a high performance 16 port multiplexer that expands by a factor 16 the number of antennas that can be connected to each port of an RFID reader.
AdvanMux-16 is easy to connect to practically every RFID reader in the market, including Impinj, Sirit, Motorola, ThingMagic Mercury6, and others.
AdvanMux-16 is connected to the I/O port of most reader models, and it is controlled by sending simple commands to the reader. This facilitates a lot the control of AdvanMux-16 and its synchronization with the reader. Any port of AdvanMux-16 can be selected at any time.
Business benefits of AdvanMux-16:
- Reduces the cost of RFID applications with many antennas
- Very fast and easy connection
- Compatible with most reader models
- Easy selection of ports by sending proper commands to the reader
- Easy control of several multiplexers by interconnecting them with standard Ethernet cables
- Low insertion loss
Download AdvanMux-16 data sheet
Specifications:
Operating frequency | 860 MHz to 950 MHz |
Number of ports | 16 |
Insertion loss | 1.2 dB (typ.) |
Isolation | 30 dB (typ.) |
Return loss | 20 dB (typ.), 16 dB (min.) |
Max input power | 33 dBm |
Switching time | < 10 µs |
RF connectors | 1 input and 16 output SMA 50 ohm receptacle connectors |
Control and power connector | 2 input/output RJ45 connectors |
Power supply | Pin 4 and/or Pin 5: Vcc = 5 V to 48 V |
Current consumption | < 11 mA |
Digital inputs | 0 V/5 V TTL or open collector Note: Reader outputs must sink 2 mA (maximum) |
Connection to AdvanReader-100 and AdvanReader-150 | Requires only a conventional Ethernet cable AdvanReader allows using two-level AdvanMux-16 multiplexing, so that up to 1024 antennas can be connected to the same reader |
Connection to Impinj R220 and R420, and ThingMagic Mercury 6 | Requires a cable adapter (available upon request) and a conventional Ethernet cable (UTP cable) |
Connection to other readers | Compatibility with most readers. Requirements: – AdvanGPIO connection board (available upon request) – For some reader models: PoE injector (available upon request) |
Cable adapter | Optional Length: 25 centimetres (10 inches) |
Control connection between AdvanMux units | Through standard Ethernet 8-wire UTP cables |
Electrostatic protection | Included for all RF input/outputs |