RFID Handbook

This is the third revised edition of the established and trusted RFID Handbook; the most comprehensive introduction to radio frequency identification (RFID) available. This essential new edition contains information on electronic product code (EPC) and the EPC global network, and explains near-field communication (NFC) in depth. It includes revisions on chapters devoted to the physical principles of RFID systems and microprocessors, and supplies up-to-date details on relevant standards and regulations. Taking into account critical modern concerns, this handbook provides the latest information on: the use of RFID in ticketing and electronic passports; the security of RFID systems, explaining attacks on RFID systems and other security matters, such as transponder emulation and cloning, defence using cryptographic methods, and electronic article surveillance; frequency ranges and radio licensing regulations. The text explores schematic circuits of simple transponders and readers, and includes new material on active and passive transponders, ISO/IEC 18000 family, ISO/IEC 15691 and 15692. It also describes the technical limits of RFID systems. A unique resource offering a complete overview of the large and varied world of RFID, Klaus Finkenzeller s volume is useful for end-users of the technology as well as practitioners in auto ID and IT designers of RFID products. Computer and electronics engineers in security system development, microchip designers, and materials handling specialists benefit from this book, as do automation, industrial and transport engineers. Clear and thorough explanations also make this an excellent introduction to the topic for graduate level students in electronics and industrial engineering design. Klaus Finkenzeller was awarded the Fraunhofer-Smart Card Prize 2008 for the second edition of this publication, which was celebrated for being an outstanding contribution to the smart card field.

This is the third revised edition of the established and trustedRFID Handbook; the most comprehensive introduction to radiofrequency identification (RFID) available.This essential new edition contains information on electronicproduct code (EPC) and the EPC global network, and explainsnear-field communication (NFC) in depth. It includes revisions onchapters devoted to the physical principles of RFID systems andmicroprocessors, and supplies up-to-date details on relevantstandards and regulations.Taking into account critical modern concerns, this handbookprovides the latest information on:* the use of RFID in ticketing and electronic passports;* the security of RFID systems, explaining attacks on RFIDsystems and other security matters, such as transponder emulationand cloning, defence using cryptographic methods, and electronicarticle surveillance;* frequency ranges and radio licensing regulations.The text explores schematic circuits of simple transponders andreaders, and includes new material on active and passivetransponders, ISO/IEC 18000 family, ISO/IEC 15691 and 15692. Italso describes the technical limits of RFID systems.A unique resource offering a complete overview of the large andvaried world of RFID, Klaus Finkenzeller's volume is usefulfor end-users of the technology as well as practitioners in auto IDand IT designers of RFID products. Computer and electronicsengineers in security system development, microchip designers, andmaterials handling specialists benefit from this book, as doautomation, industrial and transport engineers. Clear and thoroughexplanations also make this an excellent introduction to the topicfor graduate level students in electronics and industrialengineering design.Klaus Finkenzeller was awarded the Fraunhofer-Smart CardPrize 2008 for the second edition of this publication, whichwas celebrated for being an outstanding contribution to the smartcard field.

Preface to the Third EditionList of Abbreviations1 Introduction1.1 Automatic Identification Systems1.2 A Comparison of Different ID Systems1.3 Components of an RFID System2 Differentiation Features of RFID Systems2.1 Fundamental Differentiation Features2.2 Transponder Construction Formats2.3 Frequency, Range and Coupling2.4 Active and Passive Transponder2.5 Information Processing in the Transponder2.6 Selection Criteria for RFID Systems3 Fundamental Operating Principles3.1 1-Bit Transponder3.2 Full- and Half-Duplex Procedure3.3 Sequential Procedures3.4 Near-Field Communication (NFC)4 Physical Principles of RFID Systems4.1 Magnetic Field4.2 Electromagnetic Waves4.3 Surface Waves5 Frequency Ranges and Radio Licensing Regulations5.1 Frequency Ranges Used5.2 The International Telecommunication Union (ITU)5.3 European Licensing Regulations5.4 National Licensing Regulations in Europe5.5 National Licensing Regulations5.6 Comparison of National Regulations6 Coding and Modulation6.1 Coding in the Baseband6.2 Digital Modulation Procedures7 Data Integrity7.1 The Checksum Procedure7.2 Multi-Access Procedures - Anticollision8 Security of RFID Systems8.1 Attacks on RFID Systems8.2 Protection by Cryptographic Measures9 Standardisation9.1 Animal Identification9.2 Contactless Smart Cards9.3 ISO/IEC 69873 - Data Carriers for Tools and ClampingDevices9.4 ISO/IEC 10374 - Container Identification9.5 VDI 4470 - Anti-theft Systems for Goods9.6 Item Management10 The Architecture of Electronic Data Carriers10.1 Transponder with Memory Function10.2 Microprocessors10.3 Memory Technology10.4 Measuring Physical Variables11 Readers11.1 Data Flow in an Application11.2 Components of a Reader11.3 Integrated Reader ICs11.4 Connection of Antennas for Inductive Systems11.5 Reader Designs11.6 Near-Field Communication12 The Manufacture of Transponders and Contactless SmartCards12.1 Glass and Plastic Transponders12.2 Contactless Smart Cards13 Example Applications13.1 Contactless Smart Cards13.2 Public Transport13.3 Contactless Payment Systems13.4 NFC Applications13.5 Electronic Passport13.6 Ski Tickets13.7 Access Control13.8 Transport Systems13.9 Animal Identification13.10 Electronic Immobilisation13.11 Container Identification13.12 Sporting Events13.13 Industrial Automation14 Appendix14.1 Contact Addresses, Associations and TechnicalPeriodicals14.2 Relevant Standards and Regulations14.3 Printed Circuit Board LayoutsReferencesIndex