RFID Tag

Small, thin and discreet, this RFID badge is easy to adapt and store. It allows reliable access control and high security at the entrance of buildings or car parks. Practicality is the spearhead of this RFID tag, which can be adapted to various situations.

What is an RFID tag?

In order to better understand what an RFID badge is, it is necessary to first define and understand RFID technology. Radio Frequency Identification allows tracking, tracing, identification and authentication without physical contact. In this sense, information circulates more quickly, in particular thanks to an activation by electromagnetic energy transfer between a support and a reader. The RFID card, the RFID badge or the RFID tag act as a medium.

RFID technology is all about frequencies. Our RFID tag is one of the most widely used media, and for good reason. Small in size, clever and secure, it works in two ways :

• An antenna ;
• An RFID tag.

Each of these elements contains a series of data which, on contact with a reader, are activated and allow the transmission of the same data via a magnetic signal of the same frequency within the medium and the RFID reader.

There are several distinct types of tag :

• The passive tag ;
• The semi-passive tag ;
• The active tag ;
• The questioning tag.

As with many products, especially those with security dimensions, the choice of this one depends on your needs and the desired use. If your use requires an RFID chip with a long read range or a high data transfer rate and frequency, the price will obviously increase.

The higher your frequency and expectations, the better your RFID tag will perform, the easier it will be to read and, above all, the more expensive.

Which RFID chip to choose for your security badge?

Choosing the right RFID chip for your tag, badge, card or label can be complicated but is an essential choice. Several RFID tags exist and can be adapted to different uses, specifications and portfolios (product traceability, product identification, authentication, access control). Each RFID tag has its own characteristics and frequencies, for example, some low-frequency RFID chips emit at 125 kHz and other high-frequency chips can emit at 13.56 MHz.

The passive tag is battery-powered, so this RFID chip allows for secure data exchange. Usually used as access control badges in companies and very useful for the management of large volumes of goods (stock management) requiring a short distance reading, this RFID tag is ultra-secure and prevents any copy of data. The downside of this RFID technology is that it requires a reader to be nearby for short-range reading. Nevertheless, this tag is very well suited to tight budgets.

The semi-active tag is a perfect example of the middle ground between passive and active RFID tags. Indeed, this RFID technology is much more efficient than passive and less expensive than active RFID. Nevertheless, the semi-active tag can be less reliable in terms of traceability.

The presence of a battery within the active tags allows for a reading that can be covered over a large distance. We observe an exchange of information up to 100 metres away, thus greatly facilitating the collection of information. Nevertheless, this RFID technology requires a more generous wallet and the security of the emitted waves cannot be guaranteed at 100%.

To learn more about RFID technology, we have written an article for you : Understanding RFID in 10 points.

RFID badge: between read-only and read/write, what to choose ?

Because we know how important the security and identification of goods and people in companies is, we offer this product in three different types of RFID chips, so that you are not restricted in your choice of RFID badge.

Don’t know the words "read-only" and "encoder"? Don’t panic, we’re here to help you !

Read-only means that your RFID card, tag, chip or badge is read-only for access authorisation, as long as there is contact between your media and your reader. So, if read-only suits your requirements, the PVC RFID badge is available in :

• EM4200 Original ;
• TK4100 (EN Compatible).

However, if you need to store the information within your RFID media, you will need an encoder reader. The Fudan ISO14443A (Mifare 1k compatible) allows for greater security and personalisation of the information stored.

This PVC RFID tag badge is suitable for all types of situations for optimal security. It can be used in companies for access control at building entrances, on certain floors or in certain workrooms, but also to secure access to car parks.

Customise your PVC RFID badge

At SBE Direct we focus on quality, affordable and customised products. We strive every day to offer you products that are adapted to your specifications and that look like you.

For the RFID badge, you can personalize it on two levels :

• Content ;
• Visual.

Indeed, if you want your RFID chip to be encoded with a personalised identifier, personal information about the wearer or encrypted information specific to your reader, we can do it.

In addition, for quantities of 1000 or more and on request, a black RFID chip serial number can be printed on the back of your security badge, while specific labels can be ordered for the front.

These personalised 17mm diameter labels allow you to affix your logo, text or any other visual to your RFID badge (please allow 3 weeks from the signature of the print order).

Because we know that a security badge is subject to friction and various situations that can alter its visual appearance, we offer you additional solutions to prevent your badge from wearing out. Indeed, the use of an RFID protection (badge holder) can greatly extend the life of your badge.

In addition, and in order not to lose your badge (certain fields of activity require the frequent, almost recurrent use of RFID badges), we offer various badge attachment solutions enabling you to keep your PVC RFID badge with you.