Low Frequency

So-called 125 kHz technology has an excellent track record in simple data transmission. It was one of the first RFID technologies to be developed. Low-frequency components are used mainly in applications that require the transmission of low volumes of data over relatively long distances. One of the major advantages is a minimum requirement in terms of the design of the transponders, which are used in contactless cards, labels and tags. SMARTRAC low-frequency products are used by our customers in access control systems such as ski lifts, industrial process control, inventory management, and the identification of animals.

This technology is certified in accordance with the existing ISO standards.

Trans- ponder	Low- frequency (NF)	High- frequency (HF)	Ultra high frequency (UHF)
Radio frequency	125-148.5 kHz (original standard), 134.2 kHz (international standard)	13.56 MHz	400 MHz - 1 GHz
Data transmission	4 kbit/ Sek.	26-106 kbit/ Sek.	25 kbit/ Sek.
Range	30 cm bis 1 m	10 cm (ISO 14443) 50 cm bis 1 m (ISO 15693)	up to 25 meters
ISO standard	ISO 11784 & ISO 11785	ISO 14443, ISO 15693	ISO 18000
Areas of application	Animal identification, goods identification, industrial processes and access control	Access control, logistics / goods control, contactless identification and banking cards	Warehousing, logistics of containers and trucks in shipping yards