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.

RFID Glass Capsule (125kHz)

SEN-09416

This is a glass, cylindrical RFID tag; it's very similar to those [implanted into pets](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pet_chip…

$5.75

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 - 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

RFID Reader ID-20LA (125 kHz)

SEN-11828

RFID (radio-frequency identification) is the wireless non-contact use of radio-frequency electromagnetic fields, for the purp…

$37.50

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

UHF RFID H3 Tags - 30mm x 16mm (Adhesive)

WRL-27180

These paper-thin, adhesive tags work with our RFID readers and can be stuck to practically anything.

$1.25