Introduction Set by GS1, the current standard for all UHF Passive RFID readers and tags is the Gen2 protocol (or Class 1 Generation 2 protocol). GS1 and the Hardware Action Group created
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Introduction Selecting the right  UHF RFID Reader for your application is of the utmost importance. Not only is the RFID reader the brain of the RFID system, but each reader has its ow
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Introduction Choosing a passive UHF RFID antenna can be a confusing task to those who are new to RFID. Passive RFID antennas typically look physically similar, so it is primarily their technica
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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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Introduction UHF RFID Frequencies vary in each country based on each country’s regulations. Each country adopts an UHF RFID frequency that best fits within that country. These frequency ranges and
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Introduction If you currently have an RFID system, or are thinking about purchasing one, there are a few terms that should be in the back of your mind when you start setting up your system.
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If you follow developments in the tech industry on a semi-regular basis, you're likely familiar with the terms near-field communication (NFC) and radio frequency identification (RFID). Recently, yo
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RFID, or Radio Frequency Identification, can be a confusing field for those starting to learn about the technology. RFID comes in many different flavors, but an easy entry point from which to grasp
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RFID is an exciting technology that has greatly improved visibility in supply chains, tool tracking, and access control applications among others. Until recently however, RFID hasn't typically been
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Updated: 7/17/2024; Originally Published: 5/01/2013 Gen 2 UHF RFID tags are comprised of an antenna and a chip (more accurately called an integrated circuit, or IC). In this article
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Barcode labels have been the industry standard in retail and logistics for over 30 years, but other technologies, namely radio-frequency identification (RFID), have greatly diminished the luster of
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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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