Zettlex Ltd.




Technology ID Series

Zettlex ID Series sensors are used as identification systems and proximity sensors. An Antenna containing Transmit and Receive circuits (usually a printed circuit board) is supplied with an AC electrical signal. A low power, RF field is formed near the Antenna.

When a Target enters that field, the frequency of its electromagnetic response is used as a method of identification.

Simple ID systems are typically limited to a maximum of eight identities. However, a larger number of identifications is possible by the use of multiple Targets attached to a single object. This number can be further multiplied by measuring the relative displacement and/or orientation of the Targets.

Typical examples are workpiece or component identification systems (for example detecting the use of bona fide replacement parts or consumables). Other application examples include tamper evident and security systems.

Compared to RFID systems, Zettlex ID sensors are comparatively inexpensive – especially when a Zettlex system is also used to measure displacement within a host system.




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