RFID Geeks

How to Select RFID Antenna? A RFID antenna is a necessary part of any RFID system. Unless the antenna is embedded into a reader, you will have to select and purchase the right antenna for your application. And there are a lot of options to select from. Selecting the right RFID antenna can depend on a few factors, such as the application, frequency band, read range, and mounting requirements. Here are some general steps you can follow to select RFID antenna: 1. Freq …

At the time of starting an RFID project, selecting an RFID tag is usually one of the first tasks. However, common mistakes at this stage of the project can cause issues down the line. With thousands of RFID tags to choose from, it’s important to avoid these common mistakes.Incorrect FrequencyRadio Frequency Identification (RFID), is actually not a single technology but a group of technologies. Each of these of technologies , explained in detail here, have their own use cases and applications. Ch …

Explore our partner interview with CSL RFID. In this interview, we discuss the latest RFID products from CSL RFID including the new CS203X, a rugged fixed RFID reader.We also cover details regarding:  The CSL CS108, an industry leading RFID handheld sled that includes options for various accessories including a charging cradle. The CSL CS463, a fixed RFID reader that supports a robust event engine. The CSL CS776, an RFID antenna designed to be used as par …

Every business has assets that it uses to streamline it’s operations. Whether it be laptops to simplify IT operations or machinery to conduct manufacturing, it’s important the business understands where these assets are and the operational status of the items.RFID technology provides simplification of accountability of assets by making it easy to collect data regarding the asset. The technology is being used today to track and manage assets for use cases like fixed asset management, IT asset tra …

When deploying a traditional fixed RFID Reader System, there are usually a various activities that you go through before you get to the installation step. Just to list a couple:RFID tag, hardware and software selection Site survey and workflow analysisProof of concept testing System designProcurement However, at the time of installation, it’s a great idea to check the following to make your installation as smooth as possible: Only connect / disconnect an RFID antenna to an RFID reader whe …

Many businesses today conduct inventory counts as part of their operations. The purposes and frequencies of these counts may vary depending on the business. However, some example may include:Annual audits conducted from a financial perspective to cross verify that assets in the company’s books are in fact where they should be.Inventory cycle counts to cross verify inventory and ensure there are no variances. Common reasons for these variances may include overages/ shrinkage. Different stra …

Welcome to RFID4UStore! You may have found this page because you are thinking about RFID and have been doing a bit of Googling because you don’t know where to start. Well, you have come to the right place! RFID4UStore is not only an online RFID hardware shop, it is also a resource for education on all things RFID.There are a few key aspects to keep in mind when starting an RFID project:Examine Your AreaBefore even obtaining any RFID hardware, the best thing to do is to really study the area you …

RFID may seem like a new technology, but you would actually be surprised at how much we use it in our daily lives! Without realizing it, we tend to use RFID sometimes several times a day!Here are a few examples of where RFID is used in daily-life:Apple payHotel room accessChipping your petGetting soda at the moviesFree-way Toll BoothsIt seems strange to think of any of these things as leveraging RFID technology! After reading this list, you may consider yourself somewhat of an expert on the sub …

UHF RFID or RAIN RFID is an emerging IoT technology that is gaining adoption across multiple industries because its combination of low-cost tags and several-meter read range. Inventory management, asset tracking and authentication solutions are just some of the use cases being enabled by RFID in retail, logistics, supply chain, healthcare, airline baggage, automotive and manufacturing. Many of these solutions require an optimized tag to enable long read range for tagging a specific ma …

Upgrading from Barcode to RFIDWhether you are planning to implement barcoding as your inventory or asset management technology and would like to leave your options open for future implementation of RFID, or you already have barcode implemented and would like to upgrade to RFID, there are several things to consider. Labels Barcode technology utilizes labels made of paper or polyester (and possibly other materials) backed with an adhesive, which are printed with a barcode and possibly human r …