The differences between encoding – RFID

Radio frequency identification (RFID) has become a rapidly growing platform due to recent advancements in chip manufacturing technology. It consists of three key elements:

• A – RFID tags (transponders, typically a miniaturized chip attached to a physical object)

• B – RFID reader (transceiver)

• C – Management System to collect and distribute data with the ability to scan and identify information at high speed.

When wirelessly integrated by the transceiver, the transponder responds with identifying information that can be associated with the system, making it an automatic identification system.

There are dozens of applications put into practice through the use of RFID technology; from item level tagging with electronic product codes, access control through the use of proximity cards, and even contactless payment systems.

Numerous advantages come with this, such as:

• No line-of-sight contact necessary – RFID works contactlessly, allowing the user to use the product without having to lift a finger.

• Durability – the ability for the technology to work seamlessly, even if the physical object is obscured by ice, dirt or paint.

• Speed – Most transponders can be read in under 100 milliseconds, less than 1 tenth of a second.

• Bidirectional communication – The RFID system has built in read/write capabilities offering a significant advantage in tracking applications and maintenance tasks.

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