Antenna Types
Compare RFID antenna types by polarization, gain, and beamwidth. Choose the right antenna for your read zone.
Linear Polarized Panel
High-gain directional antenna with linear polarization for dock door and portal applications where tag orientation is consistent.
Circular Polarized Panel
Circular polarized antenna tolerant of tag orientation, ideal for conveyor belts, retail, and applications with random tag placement.
Near-Field Antenna
Short-range magnetic coupling antenna for item-level encoding, POS, and applications requiring controlled read zones under 30 cm.
Dipole
Simple half-wave dipole antenna used in RFID tag inlays, providing omnidirectional pattern with linear polarization.
PIFA (Planar Inverted-F)
Compact planar antenna commonly used in on-metal RFID tags, providing good performance when mounted directly on metallic surfaces.
Slotted Waveguide
High-performance antenna array using precision-machined slots for uniform field distribution in conveyor tunnel readers.
Yagi-Uda
Directional multi-element antenna with high gain and narrow beamwidth for long-range RFID reading at specific targets.
Phased Array
Electronically steerable antenna array enabling beam forming and spatial tag location without mechanical movement.
Rubber Duck (Stubby)
Compact omnidirectional whip antenna commonly used on handheld RFID readers for portable field applications.
Loop / Coil
Inductive loop antenna used in LF and HF RFID systems for access control, animal ID, and near-field coupling applications.