Radio frequency identification (RFID) is a powerful data capturing technology which has revolutionized the world with ever-widening applications in numerous industries including healthcare, logistics, education, transportation, construction and many more. However, as is the norm, change is constant, and the RFID technology too is in for a positive change. From the conventional RFID device embedded with silicon chips to the smart and innovative chipless systems which use electromagnetic materials to store the data, RFID system has come a long way over the past few years.
Chipless RFID systems do not contain the expensive silicon chips. Instead, the information is directly printed on low-cost plastics or on the product and packaging itself using the conductive inks. This device allows for the automation of asset tracking and inventory management, which ultimately results in the ease of process and savings in operational costs.
Chipless vs. Chip-Embedded RFID Systems
Chipless RFID has emerged as a technology which seems to have revolutionized the ever-evolving RFID market. Let’s see how chipless RFID technology scores over conventional chip embedded systems.
With the use of silicon chip in transponders, the embedded RFID enables the storing and processing of data as well as the modulation and demodulation of radio waves sent or received by the antenna. On the other hand, the communication between the tag and the antenna in chipless RFID systems is done through two kinds of transponders including time domain reflectometry (TDR) and spectral signature-based transponders.
While chip-embedded tags cost around 10 cents per piece, chipless RFID tags cost only one cent, because manufacturers themselves can print tags using RFID printer. This outlines a significant advantage over the conventional RFID systems as the low price of chipless RFID makes it feasible for more industries to use them. This makes chipless RFID a better option for manufacturers.
Chipless is happening, albeit slowly
As of now, the global chipless RFID market is in the development stage compared to chip embedded systems market. Besides, competition in the industry is intensifying steadily and is characterized by the evolving standards, significant changes in smart technologies, and product launches in line with the customer requirements.
With plenty of advantages that chipless devices deliver and the increased awareness of these benefits, the market is anticipated to witness a surge of new entrants in the coming years. Moreover, at present, Zebra Technologies, Alien Technology, and SATO Vicinity are some of the companies relishing the major stake in the industry.
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