RFID Basics

Contributors: Nate, Toni_K, a_cavis

Purchasing an RFID System

RFID kits, readers, and tags can all help define or expand your projects. If you're looking for one to get started with, these are some of the options available.

SparkFun RFID USB Reader

SEN-09963

The SparkFun RFID USB Reader is a simple to use, USB to serial base unit for the ID-3LA, ID-12LA, and ID-20LA readers. Simply…

$29.95

RFID Tag - Transparent MIFARE Classic® 1K (13.56 MHz)

SEN-10128

This is a basic RFID tag that functions within the MIFARE Classic® 1K guidelines. You can use these for all sorts of identif…

$3.75

RFID Tag - Adhesive MIFARE Classic® 1K (13.56 MHz)

SEN-11319

This is a basic RFID tag that functions within the MIFARE Classic® 1K guidelines. You can use these for all sorts of identif…

$5.25

SparkFun RFID Starter Kit

KIT-13198

This it the SparkFun RFID Starter Kit, an all-in-one kit that offer everything you need to get your next RFID project off the…

$53.50

Interface Cable for RP-TNC to RP-SMA - 1m

CAB-14132

This is a very simple 1m long Male RP-TNC to Male RP-SMA cable. We like to use this cable to connect our ultra high-frequency…

$7.95

RFID Tag (125kHz)

COM-14325

You might know RFID as the technology that Big Brother uses to *track your every move*. Quickly, don the [tinfoil hats](https…

$2.75

SparkFun Qwiic Dynamic NFC/RFID Tag

SEN-21274

The SparkFun Qwiic Dynamic NFC/RFID Tag features the ST25DV64KC dynamic Near Frequency Communication (NFC) / Radio Frequency …

$11.95

SparkFun Simultaneous RFID Reader - M7E Hecto

WRL-24738

The SparkFun M7E Hecto Simultaneous RFID Reader simplifies reading UHF RFID tags (EPCglobal Gen 2) with its powerful M7E-HECT…

$309.95