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RFID Inlays, Tags, and Labels: What’s the Difference?

RFID Inlays, Tags, and Labels: What’s the Difference?

What’s the Difference between RFID Tags, Inlays & Labels? RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) technology is used to identify and track objects using radio waves. RFID systems consist of three main components: a reader/scanner, an antenna, and an RFID tag, inlay, or label. When designing an RFID system – a few components typically come to mind, including RFID hardware and software. For hardware, typically RFID Readers, RFID Antennas, & RFID Tags are selected based on the respective use ca …
Apr 7th 2023 Archit Dua
UHF (RAIN) RFID Chip Type

UHF (RAIN) RFID Chip Type

UHF (RAIN) RFID Chip TypeAn Ultra-High Frequency (UHF) chip is a type of radio frequency identification (RFID) tag that uses radio waves to communicate with a reader or transmitter.UHF (Ultra High Frequency) RFID tag that works at frequencies between 860-960 MHz.Four frequency bands are used in tag design: Low Frequency – 125/134 kHz High Frequency – 13.56 MHz Ultra-High Frequency – 433 MHz (sometimes called Very High VHF), 860-960 MHz Microwave Frequency – 2.45 GHz        &n …
Apr 4th 2023 Rajeev Singh
Checklist – Questions to Ask When Selecting an RFID Tag

Checklist – Questions to Ask When Selecting an RFID Tag

Selecting an appropriate RFID Tag is one of the most important steps when getting started with an RFID project. To help with that process, we’ve outlined 24 questions you can ask yourself to make you are picking the right one What is the footprint (size) available to attach the RFID Tag to the associated item? What will be the method to attach the RFID tag? (Embed, Adhesive, Rivet, Solder, Zip tie, etc.)Where on the object will the RFID tag be attached?How far away do you need to be a …
Jan 13th 2020 Archit Dua
 Upgrade Barcode to RFID: Step-by-Step Guide & Key Considerations

Upgrade Barcode to RFID: Step-by-Step Guide & Key Considerations

Upgrading from barcode to RFID (Radio-Frequency Identification) technology can significantly enhance your inventory and asset management processes. While barcodes are effective for basic tracking, RFID offers superior capabilities like simultaneous item reading, increased read range, and real-time data collection. Whether you're planning a future upgrade or transitioning now, understanding the key considerations is crucial. 1. Labels: Transitioning from Barcode to RFID Smart Labels Barcode Label …
Nov 8th 2018 Archit Dua
How to Select the Right BarTender Edition

How to Select the Right BarTender Edition

BarTender® from Seagull Scientific is a software that helps companies large and small design and print variety of labels, RFID tags or cards in a simple and efficient way. BarTender enables label design, data entry through customizable forms, and consolidation of designs with their Intelligent Templates that allow companies to produce flexible label designs without the need to create and maintain hundreds of separate documents. BarTender also optimizes and accelerates printing of barcodes, …
Sep 27th 2016 Eva Zeisel