RFID Tag Antennas
Posted by Suzanne Smiley on Feb 14, 2017
Introduction
RFID tag antennas are designed for a unique purpose, and their design can actually reveal some information about the tag itself. Below are a few things you can usually learn from look
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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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UHF RFID Tag Communications: Protocols and Standards
Posted by Suzanne Smiley on May 20, 2016
Introduction
The International Standards Organization
(ISO) and EPCglobal are two organizations that work together to approve standards and protocols in order to provide universal spe
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Sensor Monitoring with RFID
Posted by Suzanne Smiley on Mar 31, 2016
Introduction
Sensor Monitoring can be a vital ability in certain applications, such as logistics and healthcare. Combining sensor monitoring with RFID allows for the observation of uniquely identi
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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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Which Applications Need High Memory RFID Tags?
Posted by Shain Armstrong on Dec 03, 2015
Introduction
If you're looking to incorporate an RFID system, you might be wondering about RFID tags and how much memory your application will require. Below is information regarding which applica
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The Best RFID Tag For Your Application: 7 Key Factors to Consider
Posted by Suzanne Smiley on Oct 14, 2014
Introduction
Passive RFID tags electronically store data enabling RFID readers and antennas to identify and track objects. Each RFID tag has specific attributes that define its limitations physica
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Pitch, Yaw, and Roll – Positioning RFID Tags
Posted by Suzanne Smiley on Sep 24, 2014
Introduction
Previously, our article
6 Factors That Affect RFID Read Range discussed how each component of an RFID system affects its overall performance. Regarding RFID tags specifical
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RFID Tag Best Practices: 13 Tips for in the Field Tagging
Posted by James Thrasher on Aug 08, 2013
Even with a perfect RFID hardware configuration, the success of the entire system depends on the ability to obtain a consistent read from your
RFID tags. With zero visibility of your assets, all
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Types of Memory in RFID Tags
Posted by Shain Armstrong on May 01, 2013
Q: In UHF Gen 2 tags, what are the different types of memory and how will I know when to use each type?
A: Gen 2 RFID tags are comprised of an antenna and a c
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5 Ways to Attach RFID Tags
Posted by Suzanne Smiley on Apr 24, 2013
If you don't properly attach
RFID tags to different surface types, your read rate will suffer, therefore limiting the effectiveness and efficiency of your RFID implementation. Without the abilit
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RFID on Metal: A Few Things You Should Know about RFID and Metal Surfaces
Posted by James Thrasher on Apr 10, 2013
Mounting or embedding RFID tags on metal can be tricky. Metal surfaces reflect energy emitted from RFID readers and create interference for
RFID tag antennas, which means the tag isn't able to r
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