Antenna Multiplexers: Save Thousands of Dollars & Learn About Their Core Functionality

Posted by Suzanne Smiley on Apr 02, 2021

In electronics, a multiplexer, also called a ‘mux’ or a ‘data selector’, is a device that selects between several analog or digital input signals and forwards the selected input to a single output
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BarTender Software: Your Top 22 Questions, Answered

Posted by Suzanne Smiley on Jan 29, 2021

With Seagull Scientific’s release of the  2021 BarTender Software with a new licensing structure – it’s a great time to look through BarTender Software and answer some popular questions abou
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What is a Smart Card?

Posted by Suzanne Smiley on Jan 12, 2021

In this article, we define smart card and talk about what it is and is not, including the typical frequency, sizes, applications, and more. What is a Smart Card? Smart card - noun - /smar
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10 Facts about RFID Reader Transmit Power

Posted by Suzanne Smiley on Oct 27, 2020

Interested in learning more about RFID Reader Transmit Power? Checkout these 10 facts and comment below if you have a fact or tip to add to our list! 1. Reader transmit power/output power
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RFID & IP Ratings - What You Need To Know

Posted by Suzanne Smiley on Sep 22, 2020

IP Rating, or Ingress Protection Rating, is an international grading system for enclosures of mechanical or electronic equipment. IP rating measures resistance to ingress from foreign bodies like d
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RFID Tag & Hardware Certifications

Posted by Suzanne Smiley on Aug 19, 2020

A certification is typically a credential that is earned by an individual, company, or product that guarantees legitimacy of knowledge, competency, skill, qualification, adherence, and/or a special
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RFID Failed You in the Past? It May Have Improved More Than You Think

Posted by Suzanne Smiley on May 19, 2020

Introduction Recently, while exhibiting at a trade show, I was approached by a few attendees at the show during the week that asked me the same question – “Why Should We Try RFID Again?” The fir
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UHF RFID in Retail: The Cosmetics & Beauty Industry

Posted by Suzanne Smiley on Apr 23, 2020

RFID technology has been widely used in retail following  Walmart’s 2003 announcement of initial testing and adoption. Companies like Lululemon, H&M, and Nike are successfully using UHF
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RFID Laundry Tags - Attachment and Use

Posted by Suzanne Smiley on Apr 09, 2020

Tracking laundry, garments, and uniforms with  RFID tags is one of the best ways to keep track of expensive costumes and linens. Tracking these items via RFID also helps to prevent theft wh
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Embeddable RFID Tags - What do I Need to Know?

Posted by Suzanne Smiley on Jan 14, 2020

What Are Embeddable RFID Tags? Embeddable RFID tags are a type of tag specifically made to be embedded into an object and not simply attached to the surface. Are There Different Types of Embedd
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RFID Tags: Encode Versus Associate

Posted by Suzanne Smiley on Nov 26, 2019

Introduction Encoding information directly onto a tag’s memory bank is not the only way to read information about a tagged asset, this can also be done with an associated database. In fact, usi
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Mounting RFID Antennas: Ideal Height and Angle

Posted by Suzanne Smiley on Nov 12, 2019

Introduction This video is the second part of a two-part series on the process of mounting RFID antennas. This video will cover the ideal height and angle for mounting an antenna. For information
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