RFID vs. BARCODES

• Durable – Can withstand harsh temperatures & environments
• Line of sight – Not required unlike barcode technology
• Orientation – Not required unlike barcode technology
• Simultaneously Read Many Tags – possible using anti-collision algorithms
• Read range – Much Longer than barcodes
• Tamper security – RFID tags have a Unique Permanent Serial Code that cannot be duplicated.
• Reading Speed – Faster than barcodes
• Memory – Can store useful data with dynamic update
• Cost Effective – RFID tags maybe more expensive than barcode labels. But they have many advantages over barcode labels. Therefore RFID could be more cost effective provided it is used in the right manner and for the right application.

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RFID vs. BARCODES

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