RFID or Radio Frequency Identification technology is a type of wireless technology that uses radio waves to read and capture information. It consists of two components – readers and tags. The reader is a device that emits radio waves and receives signals from the RFID tag using one or more antennas. Tags broadcast their identity and other information to nearby readers using radio waves.
In this article, everything RF has listed some interesting RFID products that were trending on the website in February 2022. Visit the RFID hub on everything RF to keep up to date with new RFID products, news, whitepapers, webinars, and events.
RAIN RFID Reader IC for IoT Devices
The E310 from Impinj is a Global RFID Reader IC. This high-performance, low-power, highly-integrated systems-on-chip (SoC) enables IoT device makers to meet the increasing demand for item connectivity in retail, supply chain and logistics, consumer electronics, and many other markets. The IC has a receiver sensitivity of -82 dBm and has a maximum read rate of 550 tags per second. Read more.
UHF RFID Tag IC for Asset Management and Retail Apparel
The UCODE DNA from NXP is a UHF RFID Tag IC for secure asset tagging applications with good long-range performance. It has a read range of up to 15 meters, a read sensitivity of -19 dBm, AES authentication sensitivity of -18 dBm, and a write sensitivity of -11 dBm. The tag IC has an encoding speed of 32 bits per 1.5 ms and can work in parallel encoding mode by encoding more than 100 items in 60 ms. Read more.
860-960/13.56 MHz On-Metal RFID Inlay with NFC
The Midas Flagtag EM4425 DF from Avery Dennison is a Dual-Frequency On-Metal Inlay that operates in the UHF band of 860-960 MHz and HF band (NFC) of 13.56 MHz. It consists of EM Micro-electronic’s EM4425 echo-V IC that has up to 480-bit EPC memory and 2048-bit user memory with up to 96-bit TID/UID memory. Read more.
RFID Label with 3.9 m Read Range and On Metal Functionality
The IQ 300 M730 from Omni-ID is an RFID Label that operates from 866 to 868 MHz (EU) and 902 to 928 MHz (US). It has a read range of up to 3.9 m with a fixed reader and up to 2 m with a handheld reader. This RFID label uses the Impinj-M730 chip with an EPC memory of 128 bits and a unique TID memory of 48 bits. Read more.
IP67-Rated UHF On-Metal Passive RFID Tag
The U1011510 from Omnia is a UHF Passive RFID Tag that operates from 865-868 MHz or 902-928 MHz. It uses an Alien Higgs-3 chip with a TID of 96 bits and a user memory of 512 bits. The tag has a read range of up to 10 m (on metal) and 2 m (off metal). It has a 32-bit access password, 32-bit kill password, and has an EPC memory of 96 bits. Read more.
IP68 Rated UHF RAIN RFID Overmolded Square Metal Tag
The Overmolded Brick Metal Tag-S from SAG is a UHF RAIN RFID Tag that has been built to operate on metallic surfaces. This tag is ideal for application on high-value assets, tracking, and logistics. It is available in an IP68-rated package that measures 54 x 36 x 13 mm. Read more.
Chirp Spread Spectrum-based RTLS Tag with 1 m Accuracy
The Inpixon Asset Tag from Nanotron is a Chirp Spread Spectrum-based Real-time Location System (RTLS) Tag that enables accurate and real-time location tracking of high-value assets. It delivers real-time distance, activity, sensor, and location tracking for digital visibility of assets. This helps in improving safety, productivity, and accelerates efficiency. Read more.
RFID Secure Module for Medical Applications
The ThinkMagic M3e from Jadak is an HF (13.56 MHz) and LF (125/134.2 kHz) RFID module. It is an integrated secure access module with an IC that handles secure communications and manages security keys. This module supports all HF/LF RFID protocols and has the flexibility to read both HF and LF ID cards to authenticate them. Read more.
Wired/Wireless Portable UHF RAIN RFID Reader
The skID from CAEN RFID is a Portable UHF RAIN RFID Reader with an integrated antenna for medium-range applications. It operates from 865.6 to 867.6 MHz (ETSI EN 302 208 v. 3.1.1) and from 902 to 928 MHz (FCC part 15.247). The reader has a range of 2 m and supports 4 ETSI-compliant channels and 50 FCC-compliant hopping channels. Read more.
Rugged Low-Profile FCC/ETSI RFID Antenna
The AN520 from Zebra is a Rugged RFID Antenna that is suitable for indoor and outdoor environments. This right-hand circular polarized antenna provides a gain of 5.5 dBic and has a VSWR of 1.4:1. It operates from 902 to 928 MHz for FCC and 865 to 868 MHz for ETSI. The antenna has a 3 dB beamwidth of 115° in both planes and an axial ratio of 2 dB. Read more.
Long Range Read UHF RFID Tag
The Exo 1000 from Omni-ID is a long-read range passive UHF RFID tag that operates from 860 to 930 MHz (GS). It is based on the Impinj Monza 4QT IC and is capable of reading on, off, and near metal surfaces. This tag has a read range of up to 10 m (Fixed reader) and up to 8 m (Handheld reader). It has an EPC memory of 128 bits, a User memory of 512 bits, and a TID memory of 48 bits. Read more.
7 mm High-Frequency RFID Laundry Tag
The H090209 from Omnia Technologies is a High-Frequency RFID Laundry Tag that operates at 13.56 MHz. It facilitates contactless tracking and inventory management of garments in the textile rental & industrial Laundry verticals. This tag is designed to withstand conditions of pressure, heat, and chemical resistance as per the requirements of the applications. Read more.
433 MHz Active Ultra-Thin RFID Tag with 80 m Range
The 433 MHz Thinline IR Active RFID Tag from GAO RFID is an RFID tag with a reading range of up to 80 m. It measures 54 x 33 x 5 mm and meets the EN 301 489 – 3: 2002 V1.4.1 and EN 300 220 – 2007: V2.1.2 standards. The tag requires a DC supply voltage of 3 V. It can be configured by using the provided software tools (SCIEL Prog IR tool & ERW configuration software). Read more.
IP69K-Rated Robust RFID Tag from 865 to 928 MHz
The Ironside Flag from Confidex is a UHF RFID Tag that operates from 865 to 928 MHz. It is based on the Impinj Monza 4E IC and has a read distance of up to 11 m when used on metal. The tag has an EPC memory of 496 bits, a user memory of 128 bits, and a TID of 96 bits. This robust, IP69K-rated tag is available in a high-quality thermoplastic elastomer housing that measures 52.2 x 29.0 x 14.0 mm. Read more.
868 MHz UHF RFID Pug Tag for Industry 4.0 Applications
The UMG10345 from NEOSID is a UHF RFID Pug Tag that operates at 868 MHz. It is based on Alien Higgs 3 IC and can be used with metallic objects. The tag can read metallic objects up to a range of 350 mm and has a fast data transfer rate of up to 848 kbit/second. It has a 64-bit tag identifier (TID), 96-bit EPC memory, and 512-bit user data memory. Read more.
UHF RFID Tag for Airline Baggage Tracking and Aviation Supply Chain Applications
The ALN-9850 from Alien Technology is a UHF RFID that operates from 860 to 960 MHz. It has an NVRAM memory of 512 bits, 128 user bits, and supports up to 128 EPC bits. The RFID tag provides performance characteristics and an angular sensitivity pattern that enables 360°tag access. The RFID tag offers bit error correction, improved read/write sensitivity, robust memory retention, and 200,000 write cycles. Read more.
Printable UHF RFID Label from 865 to 928 MHz
The Confidex LoopTag M4E from Confidex is a printable and versatile UHF RFID label that operates from 865 to 928 MHz. This printable and versatile UHF RFID label has been designed for hard-to-tag assets such as tubes and wires. It is based on the Impinj Monza 4E IC and designed for hard-to-tag assets such as tubes and wires. Read more.
RFID Panel Antennas from 125 to 134.2 kHz for Near-Field Applications
The RFID LF Panel Antennas from iDTRONIC operate from 125 to 134.2 kHz. This high-performance circularly polarized antennas have a read distance of up to 30 cm and can be used in combination with BLUEBOX LF controllers. The antennas are IP65-rated and are available in PVC housings with a lumberg antenna connector. Read more.
Linearly Polarised UHF RFID Far Field Antenna
The CS772 from Convergence Systems Limited is a UHF RFID Far Field Antenna for long-range operation where the tag polarization is known and controllable. It has an optional frequency range of 865-868 MHz, 865-867 MHz, 902-928 MHz, or 952-954 MHz. This linearly polarized antenna provides a gain of 9 dBi and can handle up to 10 W of input power. Read more.
RAIN RFID Reader Chip for Inventory and Asset Tracking Applications
The E710 from Impinj is a RAIN RFID Reader Chip designed for IoT devices that can identify, locate, and authenticate large numbers of tagged items quickly. It has a receive sensitivity of -88 dBm and a maximum read rate of 950 tags/second. The RFID chip has an integrated SoC with radio modem, self-jammer cancellation, RF front-end, microcontroller, and power regulation. Read more.
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