Table 8.
RFID operating frequencies and standards.
| LF | HF | UHF | Microwave | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freq. Range | 125–134 KHz | 13.56 MHz | 865–868 MHz (ETSI) 902–928 MHz (FCC) |
2.45–5.8 GHz |
| Read Range | 10 cm | 1 m | 0–10 m | 1 m |
| Market share | 74% | 17% | 6% | 3% |
| Coupling | Magnetic | Magnetic | Electromagnetic | Electromagnetic |
| Existing standards | 11,784/85, 14,223 | 18,000-3.1, 15,693, 14,443 A, B, and C | EPC C0, C1, C1G2, 18,000-6 | 18,000-4 |
| Applications | Smart card, ticketing, animal tagging, access, laundry |
Small item management, supply chain, anti-theft, library, transportation |
Transportation vehicle ID, access/security, large item management, supply chain | Transportation vehicle ID, access/security, item management, supply chain |