Comparison of Radio Frequency Identification Technology and Bar Code

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Why is RFID technology superior to barcodes?

RFID technology and bar code are two different technologies, have different applicable scopes, and sometimes overlap. The biggest difference between the two is that barcodes are 'visual technology'. The scanner works under the guidance of people and can only receive barcodes within its field of view. In contrast, radio frequency identification does not require seeing the target. The radio frequency tag can be read as long as it is within the range of the receiver. The barcode itself also has other shortcomings. If the label is scratched, contaminated or peeled off, the scanner will not be able to identify the target. The barcode can only identify the producer and the product, but cannot identify the specific product. The barcodes affixed to all the same product packaging are the same, and it is impossible to identify which products expire first.

What is the difference between RFID technology and barcode?

Conceptually, the two are very similar, and the purpose is to quickly and accurately confirm and track the target object. The main difference is as follows: whether it has the ability to write information or update the memory. The barcode memory cannot be changed. Unlike a bar code, a radio frequency tag cannot be copied with its unique identifier. The role of the label is not limited to the field of view, because the information is transmitted by radio waves, and the bar code must be in the field of view. Due to the low cost of bar codes, a complete standard system, which has been spread around the world, it has been generally accepted. On the whole, radio frequency technology is limited to a limited market share. At present, a variety of barcode control templates are already in use, and there are also different standards for radio frequency in terms of obtaining information channels.

At present, in terms of cost, what is the difference between labels and barcodes?

Because of the different components, smart labels are much more expensive than barcodes. The cost of barcodes is the cost of barcode paper and ink. Active RF tags with memory chips cost more than US$2, and passive RF tags cost more than US$1. However, the price of a label without a built-in chip is only a few cents. It can be used in situations where the data information requirements are not so high, and at the same time it has the anti-counterfeiting function that the barcode does not have.

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