Radio-frequency identification – that’s RFID to you and me – isn’t something we see around us every day. But RFID tags are pretty much everywhere. They’re in our credit cards, our pets, and even in us. There are literally billions of RFID tags in use around the world. And if you believe some scaremongering reports,…
Omni-Channel and RFID Go Hand in Hand You may already know that omni-channel and RFID are intrinsically linked. In recent years I’ve heard many retailers claim that they can’t focus on RFID because they are prioritizing on omni-channel initiatives. That statement is so counter intuitive. So it was refreshing to hear several retailers take on…
Points to consider when selecting RFID tags The type of surface of the items being identified. Will the tags be applied to metal, paper, plastic, wood, etc.? What range will be needed? Some applications require a long read range, and in some applications it is necessary to have a very short range. We need to…
MIFARE® Classic is the pioneer in contactless smart ticket ICs operating in the 13.56 MHZ frequency range with read/write capability and ISO 14443 compliance. It started the contactless revolution by paving the way for numerous applications in public transport, access management, employee cards and on campuses. MIFARE® Classic family including MIFARE® Classic EV1, consist of 1K…
The mechanical and electrical specifications of MIFARE® Ultralight EV1 are tailored to meet the requirements of inlay and paper ticket manufacturers and the IC is available in 2 memory options: 48 Bytes and 128 Bytes. MIFARE® Ultralight EV1 reflects the trend towards enhanced security implementations for contactless applications. MIFARE® Family including MIFARE® Ultralight Family, MIFARE®…
MIFARE® Ultralight C operates according to the ISO/IEC 14443 A standard, allowing an operating distance of up to 10 cm with true anti-collision support. It also offers extended user memory compared to MIFARE® Ultralight EV1 and a range of additional security features previously unavailable on low cost contactless ICs. Existing MIFARE® Ultralight C solutions benefit…
RFID technology is being used by more and more hospitals to improve safety and efficiency. Now see the advantages of RFID in the Healthcare sector: > Saves time looking for equipment > Improved efficiency for maintenance > Increased patient safety > Better utilisation means avoiding the need to purchase new equipment > Increased confidence in…