Ixana XA-NFE2001 Tap-to-Read Near-Field Connectivity for Pharma, Food & Logistics
Industry Context
Warehouses, 3PLs, and supply chains face pressure to maximize throughput while meeting strict regulations. Legacy intake can waste 30 minutes per pallet, creating bottlenecks and data gaps. With rising demands for digital traceability and speed, secure high-speed carton-level connectivity is essential.
The Problem: Intake is Broken
Dock delays slow throughput, raise labor costs, and risk compliance. Legacy intake such as barcode scans, USB downloads, and carton openings is slow, error-prone, and risks product integrity.
The Solution: XA-NFE2001
The XA-NFE2001 Near-Field Electric (NFE) transceiver chip delivers instant, secure data transfer through packaging.
Throughput Bottleneck Removed
Legacy workflows take up to 30 minutes per 150 cartons (12 seconds/carton). XA-NFE2001 brings intake to under 3 minutes resulting
Securing Supply Chains
Eliminates manual logger handling, reducing lost data and unauthorized access risks. Perfect for mission critical cold-chain and pharma distribution
Compliance & Audit-Readiness
Fully digital, auditable intake trace; ideal for GDP, FDA, pharma, and food regulatory environments
Scalable for Growth
Supports automation, volume scaling, and fast changeovers with no operator learning curve
Impact & ROI
For a warehouse processing 150 cartons per session with 20 sessions/day
Throughput
Labor Savings
9 hrs/day × $18/hr × 250 days
540 mins Per day
27 min saved per session × 20 sessions/day
Quality Gains
Eliminates Data gaps, misreads, and contamination
Delivers Repeatable, auditable outcomes
Key Features
Contact Range Tap to Read
Retrieve shipment history instantly through packaging without alignment or ports
Physically Secure Data Link
Confined <20 cm communication bubble eliminates RF leakage and eavesdropping
Out of the Box Integration
SDK, modules, and demo firmware for rapid evaluation and deployment
High-Speed, Reliable Transfers
1 MB dump in <1 second; resilient against misalignment and handling errors
Ultra-Low Power Consumption
Enables years of battery powered operation for cold-chain loggers
Key Use Cases
3PL & Warehouse Receiving
Pharmaceutical Compliance QA
Food Distribution
Technical Highlights
Optimized for cold-chain loggers, handheld readers, and automated intake systems.
Why XA-NFE2001 Outperforms Alternatives?
| NFE (XA-NFE2001) | NFC | BLE | IO-Link Wireless | 60GHz mmWave | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Data Rate | 5 Mbps | 424 kbps | 1–2 Mbps | 1–10 Mbps | Gbps+ |
| Power Consumption | <1 mW | ~10 mW | 5–15 mW | 10+ mW | 60–70 mW |
| Alignment Required | No | Precise Tap | Good | N/A | Demanding |
| Security | Physics-confined | RF Sniffable | Needs Pairing | RF-leaky | RF-leaky |
| Packaging Usability | Through | Not possible | Limited | Not ad-hoc | Overkill/cost |
In short: XA-NFE2001 is faster, more efficient, and inherently secure where others fall short.
Security & Safety
Private by Physics
Confined communication prevents interception, with no 24 GHz emissions, reducing regulatory and operational risks. Communication is confined to a near-field bubble, making interception impossible without direct physical proximity.
Data & Device Protection
By eliminating connectors and exposed ports, XA-NFE2001 reduces electrostatic discharge hazards, prevents connector wear, and keeps logger hardware tamper free and service free throughout its lifecycle.
Getting Started
- •Accelerate evaluation with the XA-NFE2001 Development Kit, which includes ready to use modules, sample firmware, dashboard integrations, and a 30 day proof of concept playbook
- •Request an OEM integration guide or pilot at sales@ixana.ai
- •Rapid evaluation, SDK, and support for fast implementation.
XA-NFE2001 isn't just faster and safer; it's a platform for future growth. Designed for warehouses, 3PLs, pharma, and food distribution, it keeps supply chains audit-ready, efficient, and secure.