SIVA – RHINO™ HT 186 – Ultra-Mini On-Metal UHF RFID Hard Tag for Tools & Small Assets
The SIVA RHINO™ HT 186 is an ultra-compact, PCB-based UHF RFID hard tag designed for asset tracking in extremely space-constrained environments. With one of the smallest form factors in the RHINO™ portfolio, this tag is ideal for tools, medical equipment, hospital assets, IT components, and small industrial parts where traditional RFID tags cannot be accommodated.
Purpose-built for direct on-metal mounting, the RHINO™ HT 186 delivers stable and reliable RFID performance even when attached to metallic surfaces. Its high-temperature tolerance and IP68 protection make it suitable for harsh operating conditions involving heat exposure, moisture, vibration, and frequent handling.
Designed for mechanical screw mounting, the RHINO™ HT 186 ensures secure attachment in high-stress environments, making it a dependable solution for manufacturing, healthcare, maintenance operations, and industrial asset management.
Specification
RF Specification
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Device Type: Class 1 Gen 2 Passive UHF RFID Hard Tag
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Air Interface Protocol: EPCglobal Class 1 Gen2 / ISO/IEC 18000-6C
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Operational Frequency:
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ETSI: 865–868 MHz
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FCC: 902–928 MHz
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IC Type: Alien Higgs-3
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Memory Configuration:
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EPC: 96 bits (expandable up to 480 bits)
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USER Memory: 512 bits
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TID: 64 bits
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Write Endurance: 100,000 cycles
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Data Retention: Up to 50 years
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Read Range (Fixed Reader):
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ETSI (on metal): up to 3 m (9.8 ft)
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FCC (on metal): up to 4 m (13.1 ft)
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Applicable Surfaces: Metallic surfaces
Physical Specification
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Tag Material: FR4 PCB
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Tag Dimensions: 18 × 6 × 3 mm (without IC bump) / 4 mm (with IC bump)
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Mounting Hole: 1 × Ø 2 mm
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Weight: 0.7 g
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Delivery Format: Single pieces
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Mounting Method: Mechanical fixing (screw)
Environmental Resistance
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Operating Temperature: –40°C to +100°C (–40°F to +212°F)
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Withstands Exposure: –40°C to +150°C (–40°F to +302°F)
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Peak Temperature: +150°C (+302°F)
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Recommended Application Temperature: +10°C to +38°C (+50°F to +100.4°F)
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Ingress Protection: IP68
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Storage Conditions: –40°C to +150°C (–40°F to +302°F)
Benefits
Extremely small footprint enables tagging of tools, medical devices, and compact metal assets.
PCB-based design ensures stable read range when mounted directly on metallic surfaces.
Withstands extreme temperatures, moisture, and mechanical stress in demanding environments.
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