Different uses and RFID media demand individual antenna geometries and technology.

The electromagnetic waves used for technical communication are divided into frequency bands according to their length. There are various transponders available for use with each of the different frequency bands.

Frequency band

Low frequency (LF)
30 kHz – 300 kHz
High frequency (HF)
3 MHz – 30 MHz
Ultra high frequency (UHF) 300 MHz – 3 GHz
Usual wavelength 125 kHz, 134 kHz 13,56 MHz 433/868/915 MHz 2,45 GHz
Areas of use access controls,
animal recognition …
public transport, access controls, … logistics,
toll collection
Common types
of chip
Hitag 1+2, Atmel 5551, 5530, EM 4102, 4150 Mifare, Legic, SR,
I-Code, Tag-it
EM 4222, 4223, UCODE, XRAOO