RFID Handbook: Fundamentals and Applications in Contactless Smart Cards and Identification 2nd Edition (Hardcover)

~ Dr Klaus Finkenzeller (Author) "In recent years automatic identification procedures (Auto-ID) have become very popular in many service industries, purchasing and distribution logistics, industry, manufacturing companies and material flow..." (more)
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Editorial Reviews

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"…an excellent overview and detailed coverage of RFID technology…this is an important book that I would recommend to my students and colleagues." (Computing Reviews.com, January 23, 2004)

"…as RFID technology becomes more widespread, this book is bound to become a classic." (Computing Reviews.com, January 10, 2005)

"…very comprehensive, covering everything related to RFID…to design an RFID system, you need this book." (Computing Reviews.com, March 31, 2004)

"The book aims to offer a concise source of information on the subject of RFID." (Microwave Journal, October 2004)

"...end users of RFID products...will value this introduction to the functionality of RFID technology and the physical principles involved..." (www.usingrfid.com, 23 Dec 2003)

Product Description

RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) is used in all areas of automatic data capture allowing contactless identification of objects using RF. With applications ranging from secure internet payment systems to industrial automation and access control, RFID technology solutions are receiving much attention in the research and development departments of large corporations. RFID is a major growth are in auto ID, allowing emergency vehicles to safely trip traffic signals, and providing the technology behind contactless smart cards, "autopiloting" cars, and production automation. Fully revised and updated to include all the latest information on industry standards and applications, this new edition provides a standard reference for people working with RFID technology. Expanded sections explain exactly how RFID systems work, and provide up-to-date information on the development of new tags such as the smart label.

• Updated coverage of RFID technologies, including electron data carrier architecture and common algorithms for anticollision
• Details the latest RFID applications, such as the smartlabel, e-commerce and the electronic purse, document tracking and e-ticketing
• Detailed appendix providing up-to-date information on relevant ISO standards and regulations, including descriptions of ISO 14443 for contactless ticketing and ISO 15693 covering the smartlabel

A leading edge reference for this rapidly evolving technology, this text is of interest to practitioners in auto ID and IT designing RFID products and end-users of RFID technology, computer and electronics engineers in security system development and microchip designers, automation, industrial and transport engineers and materials handling specialists. Also a valuable resource for graduate level students in electronics and industrial engineering design. 

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 446 pages
• Publisher: Wiley; 2 edition (May 23, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0470844027
• ISBN-13: 978-0470844021
• Product Dimensions: 9.7 x 6.9 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.9 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #521,051 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars update of an earlier book, May 17, 2008

By	it (Sunnyvale, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This is a revision of the first edition. About 50% more material has been added, mostly in the standards area and manufacturing methods.

4.0 out of 5 stars Good collection of concepts, April 15, 2004

By	Vish "Vish" (Dallas, TX United States) - See all my reviews

This book has a very good collection of most of the concepts related to RFID and is very useful especially for beginners in RFID. I gave only 4 stars as I was dissappointed not to see any examples for any or almost all the concepts explained. For what it costs, I think it makes sense to add some examples liked to some important concepts.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for understanding the concepts and applications, June 3, 2003

By	Arun Rao (Sunnyvale, CA United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

If you are an Engineer looking to understand the history, technical aspects, implementation, standards and details of RFID systems, this book provides an excellent introduction for you.

The chapters are well laid out and paced. The author explains the most common devices and systems available in the market, their technology and concepts quite well. Most of the RFID related standards have been covered along with relevant examples. The author covers such things as the hardware design specifications for devices, software requirements, and some basic RF concepts that are required to understand Transponder and Receiver designs.

If you need specifics about recent products however, you might want to research for other sources of information because this book does not cover vendors and products in detail. For readers without technical background, the book introduces the concepts well; but some content might not be relevant because of the [technical] nature.