RFID is a technology for automatic identification and data capture. With RFID, data can be stored and read from an RFID transponder contactlessly and without line of sight.
RFID Transponders have an antenna for radio recognition and a chip for data storage. Data is transmitted between the transponder and the RFID reader using electromagnetic waves. The typical transmission frequencies of RFID transponders are 125 KHz and 13.56 MHz. RFID offers compelling advantages – the radio transmission is fast, fully automatic, and secure!
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Applications of RFID Transponders
Typical applications of RFID transponders include time tracking, access control, cashless payment, ticketing, and authentication.
In many cases, the contactless RFID technology is implemented in the form of RFID cards. In addition to transponders in plastic cards, RFID chips can also be embedded in plastic keychains, known as RFID Key Fobs, or in RFID bracelets.
Moreover, contactless identification plays a key role in logistics and production. For this, RFID tags or RFID labels are particularly suitable.
Frequently asked questions about RFID Transponders
What is the difference between active and passive transponders?
A basic distinction is made between active and passive transponders.
Active transponders are equipped with their own power source or battery. This enables data transmission over longer distances.
Passive transponders obtain the energy needed for data transmission from the electromagnetic field generated by the interrogating RFID reader.
What transponder frequencies are there?
RFID transponders are divided into the frequency ranges LF, HF, and UHF.
Low Frequency (LF, 125 kHz):
LF transponders have a limited range of up to 10 cm and only allow low transmission rates. The low frequency range makes them insensitive to metal and moisture. The transponders are therefore ideal for warehouse management and animal identification.
High Frequency (HF, 13.56 MHz):
The HF frequency can be used universally and offers high transmission rates. The shorter wavelength (13.56 MHz) enables the installation of smaller or etched antennas and even smaller transponder designs. The ranges are between 10 cm and 1 m. HF transponders are used in almost all applications.
Ultra Frequency (UHF, 850-950 MHz):
UHF transponders enable high reading speeds and ranges of up to several meters. Fields of application include industrial sectors such as pallet and container identification or the recognition of vehicle license plates.
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