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 - 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 Reader Module - 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 Module - 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

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

When you absolutely need maximum read range and reliability for your RFID project, this antenna is the solution. This ultra h…

$49.95

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

ThingMagic M7e UHF RAIN RFID Module

WRL-24936

The M7E-Hecto is a UHF RFID RAIN module allowing for the simultaneous reading of up to 300 tags per second.

$204.95