Read Range: What Affects RFID Performance? - All About RFID - Episode 8

Struggling with RFID performance issues or confusing read ranges? In this episode of All About RFID, Kyle Stanford dives into what really affects RFID performance – from tag size and antenna type to reader power settings and environmental interference. Kyle breaks down five key factors that impact RFID performance, with plenty of real-world troubleshooting examples to help you get your setup just right. (Hint: RFID read range issues aren’t always about increasing it. Sometimes the right answer actually involves reducing range to get the reads you need.) Some things you’ll learn about RFID performance:

• Why tag size, orientation, and placement matter
• When antenna gain and polarization come into play
• What types of environmental factors can block reads
• Why software and firmware might be the hidden culprit

Kyle also talks about some of the surprising variables he’s tackled – like old security cameras, cordless phones, and, not kidding, a wall of paper. His tips will help you think like a troubleshooter and get the most out of your RFID system. So whether you’re fighting interference or just trying to read the right tags at the right time, this episode can help point you in the right direction.