Overview

Impinj’s software portfolio enables organizations to deploy, manage and scale RAIN RFID systems that connect physical items to enterprise applications. The solutions range from on‑reader and machine software to cloud‑based services. Impinj’s offerings simplify RFID reader configuration, data capture and tag encoding, and extend capabilities to product authentication and secure item data delivery. These tools underpin robust RFID deployments in inventory management, asset tracking, shipment verification, and broader IoT use cases.

Features and Capabilities

Core Software Tools:

• Speedway Connect: On‑reader software that simplifies configuration and remote management of RAIN RFID readers and gateways; delivers reader data (inventory, location, direction) to host systems quickly and reliably.
• ItemEncode: Encoding software optimized for high‑speed RFID tag programming in manufacturing or production environments; supports up to ~9,500 tags per minute with coordinated Speedway readers.
• Impinj Authentication Service: Cloud‑based cryptographic authentication of tag chips to verify product authenticity and secure trust in supply chains with API‑driven verification workflows. General Capabilities:
• Device & Reader Management:
  • On‑reader configuration and remote control through an intuitive UI.
  • Support for managing multiple readers and gateways.
• Data Access & Integration:
  • Quick access to RAIN RFID data streams for external processing.
  • Outputs can be formatted for serial, keyboard emulation, Ethernet, or Web delivery.
• Tag Encoding & Production:
  • High‑speed, pipelined tag encoding with error recovery.
  • Configurable serialization and multi‑scheme support.
• Security & Authentication:
  • Cloud‑hosted cryptographic verification of tag origin.
  • Scalable authentication for individual items or batches.
• Deployment & Scalability:
  • Designed for enterprise scale in retail, logistics, manufacturing.
  • Future‑proof integration with other RFID IoT components.