WELCOME TO SECTION 2 OF THE
RFID Roadmap.
We've divided the information up into 10 sections - RFID Overview, RFID Readers, RFID Antennas, RFID Tags, Hardware, Software, & Firmware, Auxillary Equipment, Advanced Principles, Ideal Equipment Performance, Deploying Your RFID System, & Different Types of RFID.
* If you are crunched for time, follow the starred posts for the crash course.
SECTION TWO -
RFID Readers.
There are 3 key elements in an RFID system, RFID readers, antennas, and tags. Let's learn about RFID readers.
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05 | ARTICLE
Read the Article Online| Length - 2 minute read ( 427 words)
This article walks you through narrowing down the best RFID reader for your application by explaining three of the most important factors - Region of Operation, Antenna Ports, and Method of Communication.
Key Takeaways: 1. Region of Operation - If you choose the wrong region of operation, you could be in violation of local frequency regulations and the reader might not work as well. 2. Antenna Ports - Decide how many antenna ports you will need based on the amount of read zones your application requires, and choose the reader with the correct amount. 3. Method of Communication - Decide how you will connect your reader to your computer or network and ensure that the RFID readers you are considering have that capability.
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06 | GUIDE
Read the Guide Online| Length - 10 minute read ( 2,025 words)
This RFID Reader guide walks users through the different aspects of RFID Readers that will affect their purchasing decision. This guide will walk you through types of readers, power options, interconnectivity, antenna port options, GPIO options, additional utilities like barcode scanners and cameras, onboard processing options, and API options.
Key Takeaways: In this guide, the key takeway is that several factors should be taken in consideration before purchasing an RFID reader. Within each section/factor, a few different options are specified; for instance, within the Interconnectivity section, the options discussed include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, LAN, Serial, and Auxiliary Port.
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07 | ARTICLE
Read the Article Online| Length - 3 minute read (609 words)
In this article, we discuss all things RFID Reader transmit power and answer some of the most frequently asked questions about the topic. Start by learning what transmit power is, and then walk through more complex topics like how it relates to system output power and reader sensitivity.
Key Takeaways: RFID Reader transmit power is the amount of power transmitted from the RFID reader, to the RFID antenna, and can vary from a low transmit power of 25 dBm to a high transmit power of 33 dBm. A reader's transmit power directly affects a system's output power, and the overall achievable read range.
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