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Posted: September 20, 2024Categories: Educational articles
Read more »Discover the right tag for the right job: EM vs. MIFARE
From homes to businesses, access control systems are modern-day sentinels, employing a range of technologies like tags to secure our spaces.
From tracking down lost pets to using public transportation or paying electronic tolls, consumers are increasingly turning to tags for convenience and efficiency. Tags, like the MIFARE 1K and electromagnetic (EM) tags, are at the heart of these systems.
In a broad sense, both types of tags utilise Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology—a wireless system that uses radio waves to identify objects and people.
In this article, we delve into the comparison between these two popular options used in modern door entry and access control systems.
How electromagnetic tags work: A visual guide
Electromagnetic tags: A brief overview
EM tags operate on a low-frequency electromagnetic field at 125 kHz. Apart from being low-cost, these tags typically offer a long read range. However, they have
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