Can an Apple iPad Act as an RFID Reader?

Can an Apple iPad Act as an RFID Reader?

Could the device transmit RF signals? —Name withheld ——— Not unless you were to plug an RFID reader into it. Many devices send and/or receive RF signals, but for them to act as a reader, they must send data at the same frequency as the tag and...
Can an Apple iPad Act as an RFID Reader?

How Can I Increase the Range of a Passive RFID Reader?

I intend to use semi-passive tags, since I believe that if I use such tags with a passive reader, the range would be somewhat increased—but I don’t know by how much. Please correct me if I’m wrong; I’ll be extremely grateful for your help. —Mariam...
Can an Apple iPad Act as an RFID Reader?

How Can I Test RFID Tags?

Once a tag chip is designed, how can I test its operation? —Name withheld ——— There are two essential elements to passive RFID transponders: the chip and the antenna. The chip is tested in the same way that all microchips are tested—there is...
Can an Apple iPad Act as an RFID Reader?

How Can I Detect and Deactivate an RFID Reader?

Please explain how I can locate a hidden interrogator and turn it off. Thanks. —Name withheld ——— You can detect the presence of radio waves using a high-performance digital oscilloscope, such as the R&S RTO Oscilloscope from, Rohde & Schwarz, or a spectrum...
Can an Apple iPad Act as an RFID Reader?

What Is the Smallest Passive RFID Tag?

And who makes it? —Name withheld ——— Electronic component manufacturer Murata Manufacturing Co. produces the world’s smallest high-frequency (HF) tag to date. The tag measures 3.2 millimeters (0.13 inch) in width and length and 0.7...