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CT-110 Card-Size UHF Ceramic RFID Tag for Vehicles & Metal Assets
Card-size ceramic UHF tag with an Alien Higgs-9 chip for vehicle and metal-asset ID, rated to 10 m on metal; it breaks if pried off, so it cannot move to another vehicle.
- Card-size ceramic UHF tag rated to 10 m on metal with a 4 W fixed reader
- Alien Higgs-9 EPC Gen2 chip in 902–928 MHz (US) or 866–868 MHz (EU) versions
- Printed silver-paste antenna on high-dielectric ceramic, chip sealed in epoxy resin
- Anti-transfer: forced removal breaks the antenna and disables the tag
- Adhesive mounting, so no drilling into the vehicle or asset
- Frequency
- 902–928 MHz (US) / 866–868 MHz (EU)
- Chip
- Alien Higgs-9 (EPC Gen2)
- Read range, on metal
- Up to 10 m (4 W fixed reader)
- Handheld range
- 2–3 m
- Dimensions
- 86 × 54 × 3 mm (confirm on sample)
- Material
- Ceramic, epoxy-potted
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Card-Size UHF Ceramic RFID Tag for Vehicles & Metal Assets: overview
The CT-110 is a card-size passive UHF RFID tag on a ceramic substrate, intended for vehicle identification and for large metal assets that need a long read distance. It is listed for 902–928 MHz and 866–868 MHz operation, carries an Alien Higgs-9 EPC Gen2 chip, and is rated at up to 10 m when mounted on metal and read by a 4 W fixed reader.
Ceramic has a high dielectric constant, which lets the printed silver-paste antenna keep working against a steel surface instead of detuning the way a paper inlay does. The chip is bonded to that antenna and sealed under epoxy resin, so the finished tag is a rigid tile with no exposed electronics. It also reads well on non-metal surfaces.
The tag bonds with a pre-applied high-strength adhesive and is meant to stay put. If someone forces it off, the antenna breaks and the tag stops responding, so a credential cannot be peeled from one vehicle and stuck on another. Choose the mounting position carefully, because the tag is not designed to be repositioned.
Integration notes
Tell us your operating band when ordering: CT-110-US for 902–928 MHz readers or CT-110-EU for 866–868 MHz readers. Read distance depends on the surface and the reader. Our datasheets list 10 m on metal with a 4 W fixed reader, about 3 m when the tag is worn on the body, and 2–3 m with a handheld. They also give two sizes (86 × 54 × 3 mm and 95 × 54 × 4 mm), so check a sample against your mounting location before a volume order.
More features
- Also reads on non-metal surfaces
CT-110 specifications
RF & chip
| Frequency | 902–928 MHz (CT-110-US) or 866–868 MHz (CT-110-EU) |
|---|---|
| Chip | Alien Higgs-9 |
| Air interface | EPC Gen2 / ISO/IEC 18000-63 passive UHF |
Read performance
| Fixed reader (4 W), on metal | Up to 10 m |
|---|---|
| Fixed reader (4 W), worn on the body | 3 m |
| Handheld reader (Impinj R2000-based) | 2–3 m (datasheets list 2 m and 3 m) |
Construction & mounting
| Substrate | Ceramic (high dielectric constant) |
|---|---|
| Antenna | Printed silver paste |
| Encapsulation | Chip bonded to antenna, potted in epoxy resin |
| Dimensions | 86 × 54 × 3 mm (one datasheet lists 95 × 54 × 4 mm; confirm on sample) |
| Mounting | Pre-applied 3M adhesive |
| Tamper behavior | Antenna breaks on forced removal; tag stops responding (anti-transfer) |
| Temperature / IP rating | Not published; qualify with a sample |
Band options
| Variant SKU | UHF band | Chip | On metal, 4 W fixed reader | Handheld reader |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CT-110-US | 902–928 MHz | Alien Higgs-9 | Up to 10 m | 2–3 m |
| CT-110-EU | 866–868 MHz | Alien Higgs-9 | Up to 10 m | 2–3 m |
Ceramic UHF tag family comparison
| SKU | Size | Chip | UHF band(s) | On metal, 4 W fixed reader | Handheld reader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CT-110 | 86 × 54 × 3 mm* | Alien Higgs-9 | 902–928 MHz or 866–868 MHz | Up to 10 m* | 2–3 m* |
| CT-120 | 25 × 25 × 3 mm | NXP UCODE 8 | 902–928 MHz | 6 m | 4 m |
| CT-130 | 23 × 9 × 3 mm | Alien Higgs-9 | 902–928 MHz or 866–868 MHz | 4 m | 3 m |
| CT-140 | 13 × 9 × 3 mm | Alien Higgs-9 | 902–928 MHz or 866–868 MHz | 3.5 m | 1.5 m |
Ranges as published for each tag with a 4 W fixed reader on metal and an Impinj R2000-based handheld. *CT-110: one datasheet lists 95 × 54 × 4 mm, 3 m fixed-reader range with the tag worn on the body, and 2 m handheld; confirm on sample.
Specifications can change between production batches. Confirm the current revision with us before placing volume orders.
Ordering options
Quote the SKU that matches your frequency, interface and mounting. Not sure? Send us your controller model and we will pick the variant for you.
| SKU | Configuration | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| CT-110-US | Card-size ceramic UHF RFID tag, Alien Higgs-9, 902–928 MHz, adhesive-mounted, anti-transfer | |
| CT-110-EU | Card-size ceramic UHF RFID tag, Alien Higgs-9, 866–868 MHz, adhesive-mounted, anti-transfer |
Where the CT-110 is used
- Vehicle IDs for gated car parks and fleet yards read by long-range UHF readers
- Fleet and plant registration where a tag moved to another vehicle must stop working
- Checkpoint tags on pipelines and pressure vessels for inspection rounds
- Tracking large metal parts and equipment through production or maintenance
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CT-110 FAQ
Which UHF band should I order?
Order CT-110-US for readers running at 902–928 MHz (FCC-band regions such as North America) or CT-110-EU for readers running at 866–868 MHz. Match the tag to the band your readers are configured for.
What read range can I expect?
Our datasheets list up to 10 m on a metal surface with a 4 W fixed reader and 2–3 m with a handheld. Range drops on poor surfaces (3 m is listed with the tag worn on the body), so test at your real mounting point.
Can the tag be moved to a different vehicle?
No. It is bonded with a strong adhesive, and prying it off breaks the antenna so the tag no longer responds. That anti-transfer behavior is the point for vehicle credentials.
What are the exact dimensions?
It is card-sized. One datasheet gives 86 × 54 × 3 mm and another 95 × 54 × 4 mm, so we confirm the current batch with a sample before you commit to a mounting design.
Can it be used in high-temperature processes?
No temperature rating is published for this tag, so we do not offer it for paint ovens, autoclaves or other heat cycles without testing. Send us your process conditions and we will check options.
Before you buy
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