How Does RFID and Its System Work?

2025-05-04Cykeo News RFID FAQ 3310

RFID (Radio-Frequency Identification) systems use electromagnetic fields to automatically identify and track objects equipped with RFID tags. These systems combine hardware and software to enable seamless data capture, making them vital for industries like logistics, retail, and healthcare. Here’s a detailed breakdown of how RFID systems operate.

1. Core Components of an RFID System

RFID Tags:
- Passive Tags: No internal power; energized by the reader’s radio waves.
- Active Tags: Battery-powered for longer read ranges (up to 100+ meters).
- Semi-Passive Tags: Use batteries for sensors but rely on readers for communication.
UHF RFID Reader:
- Transmits radio waves to activate tags and receive data.
- Cykeo’s Universal Reader supports multiple frequencies (LF, HF, UHF) for cross-industry use.
Antenna:
- Converts electrical signals to radio waves and vice versa.
Software:
- Processes data for inventory management, analytics, and integration with ERP systems.

2. Step-by-Step RFID Communication

Reader Activation:
- The reader’s antenna emits radio waves within a specific frequency (e.g., UHF 860–960 MHz).
Tag Power-Up (Passive Tags):
- The tag’s antenna captures energy from the reader’s field, powering its microchip.
Data Transmission:
- The tag sends its stored data (e.g., unique ID, sensor readings) back to the reader via modulated waves.
Data Processing:
- The reader decodes the signal and forwards the information to software for real-time action (e.g., updating inventory counts).

3. Key RFID Frequencies & Applications

Frequency	Range	Common Uses
LF (125 kHz)	< 10 cm	Animal tracking, access control
HF (13.56 MHz)	10 cm–1 m	NFC payments, library books
UHF (860–960 MHz)	1–15 m	Retail inventory, logistics, asset tracking

4. Advantages of RFID Systems

Speed: Scan hundreds of items per second.
Accuracy: Near 100% inventory visibility with minimal human error.
Durability: Tags withstand harsh environments (heat, moisture, chemicals).

5. Cykeo’s Scalable RFID Solutions

Cykeo’s SmartEdge Platform integrates RFID with IoT sensors for real-time supply chain monitoring.
Their CloudSync Software provides dashboards for inventory analytics, reducing manual audits by 80%.

6. Case Study: 50% Faster Warehouse Operations

A logistics firm reduced item retrieval times by 50% using Cykeo’s UHF RFID system, scanning 600+ pallets hourly with 99.9% accuracy.

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Cykeo Solution

​​1. Core Components of an RFID System​​

​​2. Step-by-Step RFID Communication​​

​​3. Key RFID Frequencies & Applications​​

​​4. Advantages of RFID Systems​​

​​5. Cykeo’s Scalable RFID Solutions​​

​​6. Case Study: 50% Faster Warehouse Operations​​