Operating frequency, varying from as low as 58kHz to as high as 960MHz, depends on the target application. Models can be used to manage T/A, tickets, parking, membership, and even cattle.

For access control, T/A, rewards

Green Card Shenzhen Co. Ltd
Green’s RF1128 model suits varied applications, including access control, T/A recording, ticketing, parking, payment, club or spa membership management and rewards monitoring. The ABS-laminated RFID tag operates at 125kHz or 13.56MHz. The LF type uses an EM4100, 4102 or Mifare S50 card. The HF version adopts a 14443A-compliant Mifare 1K, 4K, Ultralight or DESFire card. Logos and serial numbers can be silk-screened, laser-marked or jet-printed.

UHF, long range

Shenzhen Goodwin (RFID) Technology Co. Ltd
Priced between $0.40 and $0.50, Shenzhen Goodwin’s model GW-Tag-006 RFID tag operates at 860 to 960MHz. Its read range is 8m using a 5W, 12dBi reader. The product is fitted with an Alien H3 chip. Operating temperature is -30 to 120 C. The 135x22x12mm moisture- and water-resistant tag has an ABS base that can be silk-screened with logos. Serial numbers are inkjet- or laser-printed. Applications range from logistics and traffic management to routing inspection and security.

Anti-metal tag

Shenzhen MyAntenna RF Technology Co. Ltd
The MA-TG-01 model from Shenzhen MyAntenna is an anti-metal RFID tag with a frequency range of 902 to 928MHz. Priced from $1.89 to $3.29, the product has an Alien H3 chip, and supports ISO 18000-6C and EPCglobal C1 Gen2 protocols. It has a chip memory of 96 EPC bits that can be expanded to 496 bits. User memory is 512 user bits. Other storage specifications are 64 bits for unique tag identifiers, and 32 bits each for password access and kill. EEPROM data retention and write endurance are 10 years and 10,000 cycles, respectively. With a high-density PC casing, the RFID tag measures 129x22.4x10mm and weighs 17g. It is IP67-rated, and is suitable for logistics, asset and supply chain tracking.

RFID hospital bracelet

Shenzhen Nexqo Technology Co. Ltd
This model NEX-PW01 model RFID hospital bracelet from Shenzhen Nexco is made of water-resistant PVC. The color-customizable product operates at 125kHz or 13.56MHz and supports EPC Gen2 protocol. Logos are silk-screened, debossed or embossed. Packing is 100 pieces to a bag and 10 bags to a carton. OEM orders are accepted.

Hammer-type small EAS hard tag

Shenzhen Xinsaitong Technology Co. Ltd
The model XST-S07 EAS hard tag from Shenzhen Xinsaitong has a detection range of 1.4 to 1.6m or about 4.6 to 5.2ft. It operates at 58KHz. The hammer-type product measures 53x19mm and uses a three-ball clutch lock. The CE- and RoHS-compliant hard tag comes in black, gray, white or customized colors. MOQ is 5,000 pieces while packing is 1,000 pieces to a 36x36x16cm carton.

Farm animal management

Xiamen Angelnet Technology Co. Ltd
Xiamen Angelnet’s AGT03U014-1 model is a hard RFID tag that can be used to manage cattle and sheep. The UHF product has a PVC base, PET substrate and etched aluminum antenna. It measures 58x36mm.

RFID inlay for library tags, asset management

Xiamen Xindeco IOT Technology
Designed for use on library tags, and for cards identification and asset management, the model CTH19B-01 from Xiamen Xindeco operates at a frequency of 13.56MHz. It has 1,024-bit memory. Read range is 10 to 100cm. The RFID inlay has a PET substrate and an etched-aluminum antenna that measures 45x45mm. Die-cut pitch and web width are both 48mm. The working and storage temperatures are -25 to 75 and -40 to 80 C, respectively.