RFID Tagging
Explore the diverse range of RFID tags, suitable for many applications and environments. Selecting the appropriate tag is essential for a successful and efficient RFID solution, enabling your business to unlock the full potential of RFID technology.
Passive RFID Tags
Versatile tags powered by external RFID readers, ideal for tracking assets, inventory & vehicles.
Passive RFID tags are small, cost-effective hard tags or labels that don’t require a power source of their own. They are activated by energy from an RFID reader’s radio waves to transmit data back to the reader. Due to their simplicity and low cost, passive tags are widely used for applications like inventory tracking, access control, and item identification.
Active RFID Tags
Boost long-range asset tracking capabilities, enhance monitoring and control for high-value assets and critical operations.
Active RFID tags are equipped with their own power source, usually a battery, enabling them to actively transmit data over longer distances. These tags can operate on a continuous or triggered basis, sending information to RFID readers even when they are not within the immediate vicinity. Due to their enhanced capabilities, active RFID tags are commonly used in situations where you need long-range tracking, real-time location, and monitoring of high-value assets or critical equipment.
Compare the RFID tag differences
Passive RFID Tags
Power source
Powered by RFID reader’s electromagnetic field
Read range
Typically 1 to 10 meters
Form Factor
Hard tags or labels
Tag Size
From as small as 1.35mm square
Data Storage Capacity
Up to 512 bits
Sensor Capabilities
Identification data
Cost per Tag
From under $0.10 to $10
Lifespan
20 years or more
Use Cases
Inventory management, supply chain tracking, asset tracking
Active RFID Tags
Power source
Built-in battery
Read range
30 to 100 meters or more
Form Factor
Hard tags
Tag Size
Typically 5cm - 10cm long, 2cm wide, and 1cm thick
Data Storage Capacity
As high as 128 kilobytes
Sensor Capabilities
Can include a wide range of sensors
Cost per Tag
$30+
Lifespan
Typically 5 years
Use Cases
Vehicle Identification, Remote monitoring