RFID Resources

RFID Resources

FEATURED RESOURCES


We are constantly creating new resources in all forms - whether you prefer reading paperback books, online articles and guides, or videos and graphics, we have you covered. Because we are constantly adding new information, we have created our Featured Resources section with the newest resources or updates available to you.

RFID Antenna Series: Types of RFID Antennas | Panel Antennas

Published 02/10/2023

Checkout our new video all about RFID Panel Antennas. In this video, you will learn about Panel Antennas' appearance & size, estimated read range, mounting options, suggested RFID applications, and how to set up and use these antennas.

RFID Antenna Series: Types of RFID Antennas | Portal Antennas

Published 02/16/2023

Checkout our new video all about RFID Portal Antennas. In this video, you will learn about Portal Antennas' appearance & size, estimated read range, mounting options, suggested RFID applications, and how to set up and use these antennas.

RFID Antenna Series: Types of RFID Antennas | Shelf Antennas

Published 02/17/2023

Checkout our new video all about RFID Shelf Antennas. In this video, you will learn about Shelf Antennas' appearance & size, estimated read range, mounting options, suggested RFID applications, and how to set up and use these antennas.

RFID Antenna Series: Types of RFID Antennas | Ground Antennas

Published 03/1/2023

Checkout our new video all about RFID Ground Antennas. In this video, you will learn about Ground Antennas' appearance & size, estimated read range, mounting options, suggested RFID applications, and how to set up and use these antennas.

RFID Antenna Series: Types of RFID Antennas | Desktop Antennas

Published 03/2/2023

Checkout our new video all about RFID Desktop Antennas. In this video, you will learn about Desktop Antennas' appearance & size, estimated read range, mounting options, suggested RFID applications, and how to set up and use these antennas.

RFID ROADMAP


One of our most popular resources to date is our RFID Roadmap. Whether you are brand new to RFID or a little rusty on certain aspects, our RFID Roadmap can easily help you get started. With 10 different specific RFID topics and two unique learning paths, this RFID Roadmap is key to mastering RFID basics, beginner concepts, and hardware functionality. If you can't find something specific on the Roadmap - we have hundreds of articles available to you on our blog.

GUIDES & EBOOKS


With a collection of 24 ebooks and guides and counting, it's safe to say that at atlasRFIDstore.com you can find one of the largest collections of downloadable RFID content available. Because we are a brand-agnostic hardware retailer, none of our guides will push you towards certain hardware, tags, or software; but instead, simply teach you the importance of certain features/options in relation to real-world RFID applications. If you are looking for more information on a certain topic, and do not see a related resource below, feel free to contact us.

The Insider's Guide to Working With RFID

Instead of a jargon-filled whitepaper that leaves you stumped, our 184-page book creates an easy-to-understand approach to Radio Frequency Identification and the most important concepts that go along with it. This book covers individual system components like tags, antennas, readers, and cables and then explains how they work together to create a seamless system. For a limited time only, download the free digital copy here (compatible with most eReaders) or get your hands on the paper-back version, available here.

[PDF] NFC Bundle - Includes: Infographic RFID vs. NFC, Common NFC Applications, How to Write an NFC Tag and more!

[PDF] Asset Tracking Bundle - Includes: Asset Tracking Examples, Articles, & an Asset Tracking Guide and Questionnaire

[PDF] File Tracking Bundle - Includes: 4 Types of File Tracking Systems, Your Company Needs an RFID File Tracking System and more!

[PDF] NFC for Marketing Bundle - Includes: Examples of NFC in Marketing, How to Use NFC for Smart Posters & Smart Ads, and more!

[PDF] Race Timing Bundle - Includes: Race Timing Series Part 1, Part 2, & Part 3.

RFID TECHNOLOGY HUB


If you are looking to do more research on RFID applications, the RFID Technology Hub is exactly where you need to be. The RFID Technology Hub takes a new approach to RFID applications - instead of trying to fit your specific application into a pre-existing category, for example IT Asset Tracking, you have the option of choosing one of the 5 broader categories below to learn more. Each page has key information and frequently asked questions/answers about the type of application or the application itself.

Checkout the three options below to choose how you start exploring RFID applications within the Hub.

OPTION #1

Start from Scratch - Tour the hub and learn about what each category includes and application examples. If you have no idea about RFID or RFID applications - this is your place!

OPTION #2

Broad Category Learning - If you know about RFID, have a general idea of what your problem is, and are looking to learn about the broader concept of an RFID application and what is involved - this is a good starting place!

OPTION #3

Jump Straight In - If you know what you are looking for and would rather get straight to your application, click on one of the choices below. (More applications coming soon)

Track Assets  • Manage Inventory  • Gather Data: People  • Gather Data: Objects  • Authentication  • RFID Kiosks  • Shipment Verification • Vehicle Identification • Marketing  • NFC  • IoT • Interact with Vehicles • File Tracking  • Hospital Asset Tracking  • Laundry & Textile Tracking • Preventative Maintenance • Returnable Transit Items (RTI)  • Tool Tracking  • Transportation Asset Tracking • IT Asset Management (ITAM)  • Herd Management  • Hospital Inventory Control • Luxury Inventory Tracking • Logistics & Supply Chain Management (SCM) • Retail Inventory Management • Vehicle Inventory Management • Attendee Tracking  • Race Timing  • Sports Metrics • Attendance Tracking • Cold Chain Storage • Telemetry & Sensors  • Tolling  • Vehicle Data • Access Control: Buildings  • Access Control: Vehicles • Access Control: Neighborhoods • Event Management

CUSTOMER PROFILES


Because we are an online retailer that sells worldwide, we work with customers in over 50 countries in order to help them achieve success with RFID. Every customer’s application is different, and so is their measure of success. Whether RFID is enabling 99.9% read rates while timing marathons in California, or keeping track of bins containing custom steel machinery parts as they work their way through enormous casting houses in Wisconsin – we’ve seen it. Take a look at one of our Customer Profiles below, or if you are interested in working with us to create one about your unique RFID Application, click the button below.

ID

INFOGRAPHICS


In order to put some RFID concepts or information into perspective, we’ve created some infographics to help. Our RFID vs. NFC infographic is one of our most popular resources to date because it helps our customers understand RFID and NFC and how they relate to each other. NFC, or Near-Field Communication, is now available on most smart devices – so the applications are endless, click on the ebook cover below the eBook cover to learn more.

TOOLS & TEMPLATES


Our Tools & Templates section was created with your learning and buying process in mind. In this section, we will continue to add easy-to-understand comparison guides, worksheets designed for the testing process, and conversion tables. These resources are set up for easy downloading or printing in order to make learning, comparing, testing, buying, and using RFID equipment easier.

Compare Identix's 5, low-cost, desktop RFID readers in order to find the best one for your RFID application. All under $1000 and based on Impinj RAIN RFID Reader Modules - Identix Readers are ideal for desktop applications like checking in/out assets.

Compare the leading UHF Integrated Circuits on the market to determine which one best suits your application's needs. Compare 26 different IC's from Alien, Impinj, and NXP!

Determine the best Wearable Barcode Scanner for your application by checking out this comparison guide that compares the 7 most popular wearable scanners.

Compare the 8 different types of RFID Reader Modules available for purchase to determine the best one for your application. Includes UHF, HF, & LF

Compare 15 different Cordless Barcode Scanners, ideal for applications that require mobility while scanning barcodes.

This easy-to-use resource allows you to rate each RFID tag that you test in order to find the ideal tag for your application.

Determine the best antenna cable insulation rating for your application based on the necessary cable length.

Use this chart to accurately compare RFID Antennas or to calculate system output power in terms of EIRP or ERP.

Use this chart to accurately convert reader output power in dBm into milliwatts or Watts to calculate reader or system output power.

A quick Fact Sheet summarizing our popular Deploying Guide, the 10 Steps to Deploying RFID is a great checklist for businesses thinking about implementing RFID.

With help from Zebra Technologies, we put together this Guide to Mobile Computers - filled with common customer questions

Don’t see what you are looking for? Send us an email at RFID@atlasrfidstore.com with the tool or template you’ve been looking for and we will try to find what you need!

RFID SUPPORT


Did you know that we have an RFID Support Page dedicated not only to answering common customer questions, but also to guiding you through setting up popular RFID readers and printers? It’s true. Click on the link below to read articles such as: Using Universal Reader Assistant, Setting Up Your TSL 1128 Reader, and Troubleshooting Zebra ZT410 RFID Printer Issues.

RFID PRINTING & ENCODING


Our RFID printing and encoding services are offered on almost every RFID tag that we sell. In order to answer your biggest questions about this in-house service, we put together some resources that will guide you through the so you know what to expect when you click the “Add Printing and Encoding” button at checkout.

RFID TERMINOLOGY


Whether you are struggling between ‘Antenna’ and ‘Tag Antenna’ or stumbling over the concept of ‘Multipath’ – we understand. RFID is relatively new technology that is filled with enough new terms and concepts to fill a small dictionary. Instead of a dictionary, we have created one page filled with RFID terminology that is continually updated. If you are new to RFID, this might be a good place for a bookmark (in our opinion).

Active Tag: noun

An RFID tag that has its own power source that sends signals to the readers and antennas. Usually has a battery life of 5-10 years.

Decibel: noun

A unit of measurement that represents the difference in the intensity of an emitted signal or level of power when 0 dB is used as the reference. dB is used to measure antenna gain, cable losses, and reader power output.

Singulate: verb

A method that an RFID reader uses to be able to identify the unique identification number on a specific tag and distinguish it from the other tags in the same area.

TOP 10 VIDEOS


Started in 2013, our atlasRFIDstore YouTube Channel is filled with concepts, news, tutorials, and product insights all in easy to understand, short video segments. Below are our top 10 most watched youtube videos of all time, but to see all of our videos – click the button below to go to our YouTube Channel and remember to Subscribe.

TOP 10 ARTICLES


The atlasRFIDstore blog was one of the first online resources dedicated to learning about RFID technology back in 2011. Our goal has always been to educate consumers on the benefits of RFID and make the technology more accessible to all companies – big and small. Over ten years later, RFID Insider has over 250 articles, 100 videos, and subscribers from all across the world. Below we have listed our top 10 articles of all time, and if you want to read more, click on the button below to visit RFID Insider.

HELP CENTER


Check out our top site links, social media pages, and more. If you can't what you are looking for, do not hesitate to contact us!