Introduction to RFID Systems

This chapter contains sections titled: Introduction Brief History Overview of RFID Technology Application Areas of RFID Benefits of RFID The RF in RFID Technology Em Terminology in RFID Antenna Characteristics Tag Chipped and Chipless Tags Reader/Interrogator Standards, Regulations, and Mandates Anti‐Collision RFID Market Trend Chipless RFID Systems Conclusion References

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