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The Samsung Galaxy SIII is an Android-based smartphone that can read passive high-frequency (HF) RFID tags based on the Near Field Communication (NFC) protocol. Zebra Technologies makes a nifty sled that works with Android phones (see Zebra’s Sled Reader Enables UHF RFID Tag Reads Via Smartphone).
Can a smartphone write RFID?
Indeed, you can ‘only’ program NFC tags with an Android smartphone. That’s because it’s RFID reader/antenna work only in the 13.56MHz frequency and because NFC readers on smartphones regularly only allow for NFC protocols.
Is NFC different from RFID?
NFC stands for Near-Field Communication. NFC is also based on the RFID protocols. The main difference to RFID is that a NFC device can act not only as a reader, but also as a tag (card emulation mode). NFC systems operate on the same frequency as HF RFID (13.56 MHz) systems.
What is NFC on a phone?
NFC is a method of wireless data transfer that allows smartphones, laptops, tablets, and other devices to share data when in close proximity. NFC technology powers contactless payments via mobile wallets like Apple Pay, Android Pay, as well as contactless cards.
What is the range of NFC in mobile phones?
NFC in mobile phones is RFID and uses the 13.56MHz band used by many standard RFID devices. Your phone should be able to read ISO 15693 devices. Maximum range depends on the device and is typically a few cm.
Is it possible to implement RFID infra using NFC on Android?
May not be, based on my research and from NFC Guy, RFID has different [standards ] ( rfid.net/basics/186-iso-rfid-standards-a-complete-list- ), out of which NFC can read ISO 15693 tags. So to implement RFID infra using Android, one has to use ISO 15693 tag.
Indeed, you can ‘only’ program NFC tags with an Android smartphone. That’s because it’s RFID reader/antenna work only in the 13.56MHz frequency and because NFC readers on smartphones regularly only allow for NFC protocols.
What types of RFID can my phone read?
NFC enabled phones can ONLY read NFC and passive high frequency RFID (HF-RFID). These must be read at an extremely close range, typically a few centimeters. For longer range or any other type of RFID/active RFID, you must use an external reader for handling them with mobile devices.