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7 Types of Security Attacks on RFID Systems

7 Types of Security Attacks on RFID Systems

Posted by Suzanne Smiley on Jun 14, 2016

Introduction RFID systems, like most electronics and networks, are susceptible to both physical and electronic attacks. As the technology matures and becomes more widespread, so do hackers who aim
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UHF RFID Security Measures

UHF RFID Security Measures

Posted by Suzanne Smiley on Jun 08, 2016

Introduction Class 1 Gen 2 UHF RFID Tags. The gaps in usage of UHF tags were even more pronounced before the release of Class 1 Gen 2 in 2004, because previous versions such as Class 1 Gen 1 cont
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Operating Principles: Coupling

Operating Principles: Coupling

Posted by Suzanne Smiley on May 27, 2016

Introduction Understanding the way that an RFID system communicates, at least on a basic level, is a necessity—especially for deployment.  RFID knowledge, together with extensive testing, is
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What Are BAP RFID Tags?

What Are BAP RFID Tags?

Posted by Suzanne Smiley on Mar 10, 2016

Introduction Sometimes called Semi-Passive or Semi-Active, Battery-Assisted Passive (BAP) tags are essentially passive RFID tags with an internal battery. Because these tags wait for a signal f
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Understanding Near-Field and Far-Field Antennas

Understanding Near-Field and Far-Field Antennas

Posted by Suzanne Smiley on Nov 12, 2014

Introduction The electromagnetic field that surrounds an RFID antenna can be broken up into two segments – near-field and far-field. Typically, near-field is defined as the field around the ant
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