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RFID Frequencies
RFID tags operate at a specific frequency and both the reader and the tag must be tuned to the same frequency to transfer information. The Advantage RFID Thermal Printer is designed for RFID tags that operate at 13.56 Megahertz. This frequency is referred to as High Frequency, or HF.
Uses for HF RFID
HF RFID tags are used in a variety of industries and situations including library book or bookstore tracking, pallet tracking, building access control, baggage tracking, and apparel item tracking. High- frequency tags are widely used in identification badges, replacing earlier magnetic stripe cards. These badges need only be held within a certain distance of the reader to authenticate the holder. RFID tags are also used in payment systems that allow customers to pay for items without using cash. Hospitals are using RFID tags for patient identification and pharmaceutical management.
RFID Standards
RFID devices have been in use since World War II. The United Kingdom used RFID devices to differentiate between English aircraft and German aircraft. Widespread use of RFID technology has been hampered by a lack of international standards for RFID devices and technology that is not advanced enough for RFID to be cost effective.
A number of international standards have been adopted for specific applications. These include tracking animals and freight containers. Other standards initiatives are under way. The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) is working on standards for tracking goods in the supply chain using
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