DEPLOYING UNCLONABLE RFID TECHNOLOGY Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) is a well established high-performance electronic identification technology similar to chip cards, which are already well known in the market. In contrast to chip card systems, the reading and writing procedures are carried out wirelessly, via electromagnetic fields, without requiring any contact. Data is recorded on an electronic data carrier which can be read or processed with read/write devices. In the simplest (so-called Read Only) applications, the unique serial number of the data carrier is read and referenced to data in an external database or server. RFID systems consist of two main components: The transponder (chip + antenna), an electronic data storage unit, which is attached to the object (or person) to be identified RFID Components in Detail RFID is a technology with multiple diverse application opportunities. And each of these applications requires components with different special features. It is essential, therefore, to have a high standard of technology know-how and an up-to-date knowledge of market developments to be able to provide optimal system integration. The basic components of an RFID system are: transponders, readers and antennas. These are described below. Transponder A transponder is an electronic data carrier that can be read and written to without contact or even line-of-sight, and can be classified as follows: » Active or passive » Read Only or Read/Write » Low Frequency (LF) operating at up to 135 KHz » High Frequency (HF) operating at up to 13,56 MHz » Ultra High Frequency (UHF) operating at 869 to 915 MHz » Microwave (uW) operating above 2,45GHz. Smart Card The Smart Card has the benefit of RFID contactless data communication. Smart Cards are printable and can be customised for different applications, the main ones being: » Personnel Access control, Identification and Authentication solutions.Fixed readers : Most RFID systems use fixed (stationary) readers wired to external antennas specifically designed for a particular application. Hand-held readers : Hand-held readers are complete RFID systems with an antenna integrated into the device. RFID technology is made up of a wide spectrum of frequencies and types to cover all possible applications. The main characteristics of an RFID system can be seen in the diagram Fixed readers : Most RFID systems use fixed (stationary) readers wired to external antennas specifically designed for a particular application. Hand-held readers : Hand-held readers are complete RFID systems with an antenna integrated into the device. RFID technology is made up of a wide spectrum of frequencies and types to cover all possible applications. The main characteristics of an RFID system can be seen in the diagram Find out more in details by downloading the catalogue. Download Catalogue