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RFID is a technology that uses radio waves to identify objects. There are three main components: an RFID tag attached to the object, an antenna to communicate with the tag, and an RFID reader to interrogate the tag. Tags can be either passive, powered by the reader's signal, or active, with an internal power source. RFID offers advantages like non-contact tracking without line of sight. Potential applications include supply chain management, access control, and animal identification. While promising increased efficiency, RFID also raises privacy and security concerns that will need addressed through regulation as the technology continues to evolve and become more prevalent.

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RFID

RFID is a technology that uses radio waves to identify objects. There are three main components: an RFID tag attached to the object, an antenna to communicate with the tag, and an RFID reader to interrogate the tag. Tags can be either passive, powered by the reader's signal, or active, with an internal power source. RFID offers advantages like non-contact tracking without line of sight. Potential applications include supply chain management, access control, and animal identification. While promising increased efficiency, RFID also raises privacy and security concerns that will need addressed through regulation as the technology continues to evolve and become more prevalent.

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RFID

Radio Frequency Identification


Nikita Somaiya
MIM - 14 - 08
IES MCRC

Topics covered

Definition of RFID

Working Components

Active/Passive RFID

Frequency

Advantages/Disadvantages

Applications

Future

Conclusion

What is RFID?

Radio Frequency Identification is an


identification system used for retail and
wholesale, security, veterinary, and military
purposes. The RFID technology sector is
growing rapidly as new uses for it are found.

Technology used to track and identify a person


or
object by means of radio transmission

RFID systems can be either active or passive.

You may be surprised to find that you have


been using RFID technology for years without
knowing it.

How does RFID


work?

Three main components to a basic RFID system:


RFID

Tag (transponder)

Antenna

RFID

Reader (Interrogator)

How does RFID


work?
RFID Tag (Transponder)

Consists

of a microchip and an antenna


Attached to an object to be tracked (vary
in size)
Stores information about the object (ID
number, kilobytes, dynamic info
maintained)
Read only or read/write
Contact-less, Non-line of sight
Read Range: few inches to hundreds of ft.

How does RFID


work?

Two classes of RFID Tags, Passive and Active,


based on the means in which they receive power:
Passive

Power source is provided by the RFID Readers


generated field

Smaller size tags, must be within close range of


reader (~ 2m)

Active

Have an internal power source

Larger, more expensive, shorter life

Longer reading ranges, more memory

How does RFID


work?
Antenna
An

antenna (or aerial) is an electrical device which


converts electric power into radio waves, and vice
versa. It is used for communication between reader
and tags.

How does RFID


work?
RFID Reader (Interrogator)

Retrieves information from the RFID Tag

Detects/Activates tag, reads and writes data


to tag

May consist of a signal processor, operating


system, antenna, virtual memory, and
transmitter/receiver unit

Active

or Passive

How does RFID


work?

Active RFID

Active RFID devices are RF tags with an attached power


supply. These tags emit a signal whether or not there is an
antenna in the vicinity to receive the data.

Passive RFID
Passive

RFID devices are RF tags that do


not have an attached power supply. The
passive RF tags receive their power
when it is emitted from active antennas
in close proximity.

Passive RFID tags generally operate at three


distinct frequencies:

Low Frequency (LF) 125 -134 kHz

High Frequency (HF) 13.56 MHz

Ultra High Frequency (UHF) 856 MHz to 960 MHz

Frequency

Advantages

An RFID system is the noncontact, non-line-ofsight nature of the technology.


It enhance Efficiency ,traceability of production.
Hundred of tags can be read in seconds.
They can be combined with sensors.
It not only saves time but also provides real
time information & data access to anybody.
RFID tags can store a lot of information, and
follow instructions
Has the ability to pinpoint location
Reliability.

Disadvantages

Active RFID can be expensive because of batteries.

There still needs to be regulations about RFID guidelines.

There is a privacy concern towards RFID devices, for


example some claim that Wal-Mart is infringing on
natural rights by overseeing what customers buy.

RFID may be easily intercepted, even if it is Encrypted.

It takes a lengthy time to program RFID devices

Any body can access information about anything.

It is possible to compromise an RFID system by


wrapping the protected material in two to three layers of
ordinary household foil to block the radio signal.

Applications
RFID tags come in a wide variety of shapes and sizes;
they may be encased in a variety of materials:
Animal

tracking tags, inserted beneath the skin, can


be rice-sized.
Tags

items.

can be screw-shaped to identify trees or wooden

Credit-card

shaped for use in access applications.

The

anti-theft hard plastic tags attached to


merchandise in stores are also RFID tags.
Heavy-duty

120 by 100 by 50 millimeter rectangular


transponders are used to track shipping containers, or
heavy machinery, trucks, and railroad cars.

Applications

Use RFID if you want to wirelessly identify something


without line of sight.

Use RFID if you want a computing device but not


humans to see the ID.

Use in tracking assets, people, documents, car or any


important thing which wanted to be tracked.

Airport Security/Baggage: Track and identify passengers


and airline luggage

Medical: Restricting access; tracking patients and


guests with authorized wristbands; tracking babies (to
reduce risk of abduction); tracking of medicine and
equipment;

Postal Services: Tracking of mail/packages

Future of RFID

The future of electronics, RFID and antennas is quite interesting.1 Material


innovations in organic polymers, Nano technology, meta materials; and
innovations in processing such as advances in photolithography, electron-beam
lithography, direct laser/optical lithography, electrophoretic; new battery/power
technologiesthe whole area of printed electronics on organic new material,
cloth and paper, all are in motion to step by step transform the semiconductor
world. More flexible and cheaper production will enable a new generation of
RFID growth.

Conclusion

It is an another TECH REVOLUTION which will change our lives


completely And it will be used 24/7days.

The billion dollar industry that RFID has evolved into has done
great good for a lot of different fields. RFID has given doctors
the ability for quick access to patients records, the assurance
of accounted merchandise for small business and large alike,
and the government the ability to conduct taxes for tolls in
this technological day and age. But with as many benefits as
it has, Radio Frequency Identification's overwhelming
credibility is balanced out by the criticism against it. Though
RFID allows for the allocation and distribution of sensitive
information, if that information is compromised, the effects
could be devastating. For there to be order in the realm of
RFID, legislation and guidelines need to be set up and
enforced to ensure the integrity and confidence of the data
being communicated, which will in turn help Radio Frequency
Identifications emerge as more secure and advanced.

Thank You

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