Card Technologies
We work with Passive RFID technology. The many options under this umbrella provide Bristol ID with the ability to incorporate the industry’s latest technologies into a card to create a secure application.
Choosing the Right Technology
Every credential program has unique requirements. Considerations such as security, convenience, compatibility, and performance can all impact technology selection. Understanding the strengths of each technology can help simplify the decision-making process and support long-term program success.
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LF RFID
HF RFID
UHF RFID
Dual Technology RFID
Barcode
Magnetitc Stripe
LF RFID
Description
Low Frequency (LF) is primarily used for security access. The card and the reader unit communicate with each other through 125 kHz radio frequency fields.
Product Details
- Reliable
- Low Cost
- Pre-Printing Options
- Security Printing Options
- PVC & PVC/Poly Composite
- Designed for use with:
- Access Control
- Time & Attendance
- ID Badges
HF RFID
Description
High Frequency (HF) utilizes proprietary technology based upon ISO/IEC 14443 Type A 13.56 MHz contactless smart card standard. With more than 1 billion smart card IC’s and 10 million read components sold, MIFARE® is the dominant technology in contactless smart card projects including mass transit and access management.
Product Details
- Reliable
- Low Cost
- Pre-Printing Options
- Security Printing Options
- PVC & PVC/Poly Composite
- Designed for use with:
- Access Control
- Time & Attendance
- ID Badges
- Payment
UHF RFID
Description
Ultra High Frequency (UHF) is mainly used to track people & things. The frequency range is 860 MHz to 960 MHz and cards typically have a read range of 10-20+ feet in most instances.
Product Details
- Reliable
- Low Cost
- Pre-Printing Options
- Security Printing Options
- PVC & PVC/Poly Composite
- Designed for use with:
- Access Control
- Time & Attendance
- Photo ID Badges
- Ski Passes
- Event Badges
- Trade Show Badges
- Payment Cards
Dual Technology RFID
Description
Dual Technology combines 2 RFID Technologies into a single form factor. UHF + HF; UHF + LF; HF + LF.
Product Details
- Allows for integration of multiple infrastructure types
- End-user convenience
- Drives cost reduction
- Designed for use with:
- Education
- Healthcare
- Government
- Corporate
Barcode
Description
Is a precise combination of lines and spaces that represents the desired information to a computer system. This allows a person or product to be identified in a financial, membership, or access control system quickly and easily.
Product Details
- Low cost
- Wide variety of symbologies available
- Designed for use with:
- Access Control
- Time & Attendance
- ID Badges
Magnetic Stripe
Description
Is a commonly used storage medium placed on a plastic card that allows a person to be identified or provide credentials in a financial, membership, or access control system. The magnetic stripe can store more information than a bar code and transfer that information quickly to a computer system through a swipe or insertion reader.
Product Details
- Low cost
- Able to store more information than a barcode
- Designed for use with:
- Access Control
- Time & Attendance
- ID Badges
