How to Select a UHF RFID Reader

Posted by Suzanne Smiley on Sep 30, 2014

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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3 Guidelines For Choosing A Passive UHF RFID Antenna

Posted by Suzanne Smiley on Sep 29, 2014

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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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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Monostatic vs Bistatic RFID Systems

Posted by Suzanne Smiley on Jul 18, 2014

Introduction Need to know the difference between monostatic and bistatic RFID? Below is a quick explanation of the differences between these types of RFID readers and antennas.  Monostatic
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The Importance Of Testing RFID Solutions

Posted by Timothy Pribyl on Mar 17, 2014

Testing is key to launching a successful RFID implementation. While RFID works well in a wide variety of environments, testing is necessary to find the optimum RFID tags, readers, and antennas for
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Four Common Applications for USB RFID Readers

Posted by Suzanne Smiley on Sep 04, 2013

Anyone with an application requiring a small, low cost reader would do well to consider USB RFID readers. USB readers have most of the basic capabilities of their larger counterparts, just with
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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 Gen 2 UHF RFID Tags

Posted by Shain Armstrong on May 01, 2013

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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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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When should I invest in an RFID printer?

Posted by Shain Armstrong on Apr 15, 2013

RFID printers are not for everyone, especially since the cost can be relatively high. In order to decide if and when it is time to buy an RFID printer, you must first determine wheth
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RFID on Metal: RFID Tags and Metal Surfaces

Posted by Suzanne Gotfryd on Apr 10, 2013

Originally Posted 4/10/13, Updated on 5/20/24 When it comes to RFID tags, mounting on or embedding in metal can be tricky, due to the metal interfering with the tag signal. RFID tag manufactur
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Circular Polarization vs. Linear Polarization: Which is the Right RFID Antenna?

Posted by Shain Armstrong on Apr 03, 2013

What is the Difference Between Circular Polarization and Linear Polarization? The choice between circular polarization antennas and linear polarization antennas can make a significant differen
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