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RFID Tag Technology

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We’ve got a tag for that

RFID tags come in all different sizes, shapes, and materials. They vary in capabilities based on the frequency.

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Tagging services and solutions

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Site surveys
Set-up
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Types

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UHF
HF
LF
Glass
Plastic
Rubber
Metal
TPE & More

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Request a FREE assessment of your business.

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Passive RFID Tags

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The Chip

The RFID chip stores data and perform specific tasks. Depending on its design, the chip may be read-only (RO), write-once, read-many (WORM), or read-write (RW). Typically, RFID chips carry 96 bits of memory but can range from 2-1000 bits.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1572364386737{padding-top: 10px !important;}”]

The Antenna

Attached to the chip is the second component, the antenna, whose purpose is to absorb radio-frequency (RF) waves from the reader’s signal and to send and receive data. Passive RFID tag performance is strongly dependent on the antenna’s size: the larger the antenna, the more energy it can collect and then send back out. Larger antennas, therefore, have higher read ranges (although not as high as those of active tags).

Antenna shape is also important to the performance of the tag. Low- and high-frequency (LF and HF, respectively) antennas are usually coils because these frequencies are predominantly magnetic in nature. Ultrahigh-frequency (UHF) antennas, on the other hand, look similar to old-fashioned TV antennas (“rabbit ears”) because ultrahigh frequencies are solely electric in nature.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1572363938037{padding-top: 10px !important;}”]

The Substrate

The third component of a passive RFID tag is called a substrate, which is commonly a Mylar or plastic film. Both the antenna and the chip are attached to the substrate, which may be thought of as the “glue” that holds all of the tag’s pieces together.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1572363948331{padding-top: 10px !important;}”]In contrast to active RFID tags, passive tags are usually smaller and less expensive.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern” side_padding=”5″ padding_top=”2″ padding_bottom=”10″ z_index=””][vc_column][vc_separator type=”normal”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern” side_padding=”5″ padding_top=”2″ padding_bottom=”10″ z_index=””][vc_column el_id=”active”][vc_column_text]

Active RFID Tags

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The Onboard Power Supply

The power supply is usually a battery, although it can also be solar. The built-in power supply allows the tag to transmit data to a reader on its own, without the need to draw power from the reader itself like passive tags do. In addition, active tags can be read from distances of 100 feet or more, whereas passive tags can only be read from up to about 20 feet.

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The Onboard Electronics

Onboard electronics may consist of sensors, microprocessors, and input/output ports, all of which are powered by the tag’s onboard power source. The electronics allow active RFID tags to be used in a wider range of applications than passive tags.

For example, perishable food products may be tagged with sensors that collect data that can then be used to determine expiration dates and warn the end user that the item may be spoiled. Even though many products have expiration dates printed on them, these dates are valid only if the product is stored under the optimal conditions (temperature, humidity, exposure to light, etc.) for that type of product. Therefore, the product may expire before the printed date if it is not stored properly. An RFID tag equipped with a temperature sensor might be able to predict the actual expiration date of a carton of milk, for example, which may be very different from the printed date.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1572365244013{padding-top: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}”]In short, whether you choose to use active or passive tags in your RFID system will likely depend on both your particular application and your budget. Simple asset tracking that utilizes barcode technology will become obsolete as RFID proliferates through organizations, making them more efficient and better equipped for accuracy.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern” padding_bottom=”50″ z_index=””][vc_column css_animation=”appear”][action full_width=”yes” content_in_grid=”yes” type=”normal” text_font_weight=”” show_button=”yes” button_size=”big_large” button_target=”_blank” button_link=”http://www.abr.com/about-abr/contact-us/” button_text=”Contact Me!” button_text_color=”#ffffff” button_background_color=”#c83521″ button_border_color=”#ffffff” button_hover_text_color=”#ffffff” button_hover_background_color=”#c83521″]

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Solving challenges and making it work for your business is our #1 priority.

AB&R®’s Solution Process

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Phase I

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Solution Design

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Perform an in-depth discovery to learn more about your specific requirements & conduct a professional technical assessment.
Test & validate various hardware, software, and tags/labels, as applicable, to identify ones that will achieve your optimal solution.
Develop & deliver your Solution Design Specification (SDS): proving our recommendations and detailing the budgeting costs and process we will use to implement your solution.

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Phase II

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Solution Implementation

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Upon your agreement, acquire the selected equipment, software, supplies, and services in your SDS. We will install, configure & calibrate to ensure the solution works to your expectations.
Confirm your acceptance of the installation, configuration, training, transition, validation, and support, validating that we have met your data-driven expectations for the performance and quality of the implemented solution.

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Customer Experience

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Ongoing

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Customer feedback requests on your experience with AB&R – we want it to be the best experience.
Quarterly Review meetings to discuss progress, success, outstanding issues that may need further assistance, and ways to further maximize your return on your investment.

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AB&R®’s goal is to provide you with an efficient operation that maximizes ROI. Our solution process has been refined over the years to ensure we keep this promise for every customer.

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