ARC is the program that ensures RFID tags (or tagged items) meet the retailer’s performance requirements. It was created by Auburn University, and it inspired the TIPP Guidelines by GS1.
ARC program
Auburn University and Voyantic are probably the main contributors to Tagged-Item Performance Protocol. ARC uses Voyantic equipment in their ARC lab, as we do. That way, we are able to provide you with the same tests the ARC program is based in, so that you know in advance that your tags will pass the official tests by ARC.
ARC methodology
ARC and TIPP tests are quite similar, but, instead of analyzing the performance of the tag when placed on your own items, ARC analyzes the performance of the tag when placed on certain pre-defined items, such as jeans and polybags.
Thus, tags are benchmarked to meet a given ARC Category (minimum performance specifications).
Thus, tags are benchmarked to meet a given ARC Category (minimum performance specifications).
Auburn University is the only organization providing you with an ARC Conformance Certificate. Nevertheless, as applying for that certificate (does not matter if your tag passes the tests or not) is quite expensive, we are offering this pre-certification service, accredited by our own ERT code. That way, you will only submit your tag to Auburn University when you are sure that it will pass ARC tests.
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