What is RFID?

Simplest RFID system:

Comprises a RFID reader and an RFID tag for each item that you want to identify.

Large RFID system:

Comprises a network of readers spread over a wide area.

How does RFID work?

RFID reader scanner - RFID tag. An RFID reader is an electronic device that can see the RFID tag attached to an item. see = eyes are called an aerial or antenna that sees electromagnetic energy in the RF part. The reader and tag need to have an agreed protocol to be able to UNDERSTAND each other. The information (question and reply) is carried by Radio Frequency (RF) electromagnetic energy.

What does RFID stands for?

Radio Frequency IDentification.

RFID Benefits:

Identify and account for items quickly, easily, accurately and inexpensively.

What is RFID

A type of wireless technology that lets you identify object that have been fitted with special RF identification tags.

Are RFID tags similar to sensors?

No. RFID tags only store information that's been put in them. They don't sense any physical parameters such as temperature or moisture.