Checkpoint adds NXP UCode X for smart labels

Checkpoint Systems, a provider of RFID technology, has integrated the new Rain RFID UCode X chip into its smart labels.  

Developed by NXP Semiconductors, a semiconductor manufacturer, the UCode X chip delivers enhanced performance, configurable memory and integration flexibility—further enriching Checkpoint Systems’ extensive range of RFID labels to meet customers’ evolving needs. 

This integration enables significant performance improvements—up to -3 dBm in some models—resulting in extended read ranges and greater data reliability for applications such as inventory management, product traceability and logistics optimization. Checkpoint is one of the first manufacturers to achieve ARC certification from Auburn University RFID Lab for several of its RFID inlays equipped with the new NXP UCode X chip. 

Engineered to meet the growing demands of Rain RFID applications, the NXP UCode X chip combines industry-leading read/write sensitivity with fully configurable EPC and user memory, offering advanced flexibility for customized use cases. Compliant with EPC Gen2 standards, UCode X uses non-proprietary features for seamless integration across widely used RFID inlay formats, ensuring faster, more accurate reads, especially in challenging RFID environments. 

‘At Checkpoint Systems, we are committed to embedding the most advanced technologies into our smart labels to provide high-performance, reliable RFID solutions tailored to our customers’ needs,’ said Inge Fleuren, global product solutions manager RFID. ‘The integration of the UCode X chip perfectly reflects this commitment. We are proud to rely on the recognized expertise of our partner NXP, whose continuous innovation helps us anticipate future market needs.’ 

‘With UCode X, we are expanding what is possible in Rain RFID. Together with our partner Checkpoint and their market-ready solutions, we will accelerate adoption and advance our mission to tag everything with UCode X—bringing high-performance, standards-based solutions to more products and more markets.’ said Ralf Kodritsch, senior director, UCode RFID at NXP 

Starting in 2026, Checkpoint Systems will rollout the NXP UCode X chip across several of its products. Through ongoing investment in innovation, Checkpoint Systems continues to help its customers build more connected, efficient and sustainable supply chains.