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RFID's new Gen 2 communicates better, reads quicker, and steps up

Monday, January 30, 2006 in Library

In this first-ever installment of the RFIDNews Gen2 Corner, we investigate the benefits Gen 2 offers over its predecessor. In the future, this recurring corner will delve into features and concepts such as Q-Algorithm, Persistence, and Dense Reader Mode as well as applications, products, and more. Stay tuned…

Like many technologies, the promise of RFID seemed to be more pipe dream than reality. For years, challenges such as frequent interference and missed reads happened so often that the technology destined to follow barcodes hadn’t measured up to the hype. But in 2006 that’s going to change, say both industry experts and manufacturers of RFID products.

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