Ask the Experts

What Is the Difference Between Mifare and RFID?

What is the difference between Mifare and RFID? —Amin ——— Mifare is a trademark of NXP Semiconductors for…

June 18

How Many Digits Can the Unique ID in an RFID Transponder Be?

Please explain. —Name withheld ——— The answer really depends on the type of transponder and the numbering scheme…

June 18

What Are the Four Main RFID Tag Manufacturers?

Can you please identify the top tag providers? —Name withheld ——— Dear [Name withheld], We do not conduct market research,…

June 18

What Types of Open-Source Software Are Available for RFID Projects?

Please outline some of the offerings currently on the market. —Name withheld ——— Researchers at the Auto-ID Labs…

June 18

What Is the Location Accuracy of an RFID System?

With a radius of 50 square meters or so, what would the distance accuracy be for RFID? How…

June 18

Can RFID Measure Distance?

And are there any relatively cheap RFID solutions that can assess the real-time proximity of players on a…

June 18

How Can Someone Find an RFID Chip Implanted in the Head?

If a person thinks she has one in her brain, how can she destroy it? —John = =…

June 18

Are There RFID Chips for Car Keys?

Have any transponders been produced for this application? —Name withheld ——— Almost all automobiles manufactured since 1995 have…

June 18

How Can I Have an Illegal RFID Implant Removed?

I believe I was illegally given an implant. This was not of my consent. I do believe that…

June 18