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 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 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-12LA (125 kHz)

SEN-11827

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

$32.50

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

RFID Reader ID-3LA (125 kHz)

SEN-11862

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

$27.95

SparkFun RFID Reader Breakout

SEN-13030

This is a simple breakout board for our RFID readers. The SparkFun RFID Reader Breakout converts the 2mm pins to bread board …

$3.50

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…

$45.50

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