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 Button - 16mm (125kHz)

SEN-09417

This is a simple, thumbnail-size RFID tag. These tags are great for sensing presence, identification, etc., and they're small…

$4.75

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

SEN-10127

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 Reader Module - 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

SparkFun RFID Reader Breakout

SEN-13030

The SparkFun RFID Reader Breakout takes the frustration out of working with non-standard pin spacings that are common on ID I…

$3.50

SparkFun RFID Starter Kit

KIT-13198

Getting started with RFID doesn't have to involve hunting down compatible modules and wiring up complex circuits. The SparkFu…

$53.50

UHF RFID Antenna (RP-TNC)

WRL-14131

This is your solution when you absolutely, positively need to get the most out of an antenna for your next RFID project. This…

$49.95

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

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