This question is often posed by our customers when they are evaluating RFID as a technology. If they are currently using barcode to track their assets, the question of what the advantages and disadvantages of RFID are and how RFID is different from barcode arises. RFID, as an auto-ID technology, has been around for more than 40 years, in various flavors. Today, the most prevalent RFID technology is RAIN RFID, which functions in the UHF (Ultra High Frequency) band. An…

RFID and Barcode are two of the most popular auto-ID technologies used in asset tracking. However, each has advantages and disadvantages of their own. This blog post will help you learn about these systems, their similarities, RFID vs Barcode -key differences, advantages of RFID over Barcode systems and why RFID is better for Asset Tracking. What is Barcode Barcode enables data to be represented visually and is readable by machines. Vertical lines of varied width, spacing, and diameter were used…

Good question! The cost of RFID system is an essential factor that helps decide whether an RFID tracking project is going to come to fruition or not. Unfortunately, the answer is, “It depends.” Let us explain the various costs involved, including the cost of RFID tags and readers, as well as the overall costs of RFID implementation. RFID System Cost A typical RFID tracking system consists of several essential components. Let’s explore each of them and assess their associated costs….

RFID tags are classified by the frequency range they are intended to function in. There are four main frequency bands that are assigned to be used in RFID systems, by different government agencies. RFID Frequency Ranges RFID frequency ranges are classified as: The above RFID frequency ranges were initially confined to non-commercial usage and comprised of frequency ranges called as ISM (Industrial, Scientific and Medical) radio bands. Based on the purpose of the RFID tags, they are designed to work…