Introduction Just about any type of inventory or asset – regardless of shape, material type, or use – can be tracked using RFID tags.  The key to tracking different types of items is choos
Read More

Introduction UHF Gen 2 RFID tags have four memory banks: EPC TID User Reserved The chipset, or integrated circuit (IC), houses these four memory banks and is where all the dat
Read More

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
Read More

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
Read More

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
Read More

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
Read More

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
Read More

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
Read More

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
Read More

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
Read More

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
Read More

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
Read More