The rise of NFC readers in smartphones makes engaging with customers cheap and simple. QR codes are great, but they create friction in the user experience. They require the two step hassl
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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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What is an NFC smart poster? NFC smart posters are items embedded or affixed with an NFC inlay which allow for easy communication and transfer of data. Whenever an individual places their NFC d
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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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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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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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LF, HF, and UHF Similar to how a radio must be tuned to different frequencies to hear different channels, RFID tags and readers have to be tuned to the same frequency in order to communi
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