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Supported Chipsets

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	====Supported Chipsets====		====Supported Chipsets====
	[[Image:RFID_Tag_Example_TK4100.png\|thumb\|link=https://cdn.phidgets.com/docs/images/f/f5/RFID_Tag_Example_TK4100.png\|A product listing for read-only RFID tags where the TK4100 chipset is featured prominently. This chipset is a clone of the EM4100 chipset, and therefore ~~is compatible with~~ the EM4100 protocol.]]		[[Image:RFID_Tag_Example_TK4100.png\|thumb\|link=https://cdn.phidgets.com/docs/images/f/f5/RFID_Tag_Example_TK4100.png\|A product listing for read-only RFID tags where the TK4100 chipset is featured prominently. This chipset is a clone of the EM4100 chipset, and therefore uses the EM4100 protocol.]]
	[[Image:RFID_Tag_Example.png\|thumb\|link=https://cdn.phidgets.com/docs/images/6/65/RFID_Tag_Example.png\|A listing for writable RFID tags where the T5577 chipset is featured prominently.]]		[[Image:RFID_Tag_Example.png\|thumb\|link=https://cdn.phidgets.com/docs/images/6/65/RFID_Tag_Example.png\|A listing for writable RFID tags where the T5577 chipset is featured prominently.]]
	When shopping for RFID tags online, you will often see the chipset advertised (e.g. ''Writeable T5577 RFID Tag''). The term ''chipset'' is used loosely, but generally refers to the microchip present in the RFID tag.		When shopping for RFID tags online, you will often see the chipset advertised (e.g. ''Writeable T5577 RFID Tag''). The term ''chipset'' is used loosely, but generally refers to the microchip present in the RFID tag.

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Writing RFID Tags

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	If you have questions about a particular chipset, please [https://www.phidgets.com/?view=contact contact us] for more information.		If you have questions about a particular chipset, please [https://www.phidgets.com/?view=contact contact us] for more information.

	~~====Writing RFID Tags====~~
	~~As mentioned above, the PhidgetRFID Read Write (1024_1) is compatible with the T5577 chipset. This means you can write to T5577 RFID tags using any of the supported protocols.~~

	===RFID Tags===		===RFID Tags===

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Supported Chipsets

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	When purchasing '''writable''' RFID tags, you should confirm the chipset is supported by your RFID interface. ~~As a convenience, we have provided a list of common chipsets that are compatible with the PhidgetRFID Read Write (~~1024_1):		When purchasing '''writable''' RFID tags, you should confirm the chipset is supported by your RFID interface. The 1024_1 currently supports writing to T5577 and EM4305 tags.


	{\|
	~~! Chipset\|\| Supported Under Protocol~~
	\|-
	~~\| EM4100 \|\| [[#EM4100\|EM4100]]~~
	\|-
	~~\| EM4102 \|\| EM4100~~
	\|-
	~~\| EM4200 \|\| EM4100~~
	\|-
	~~\| TK4100 \|\| EM4100~~
	\|-
	~~\| T5577 \|\| EM4100, [[#ISO11785 FDX-B\|ISO11785 FDX-B]], [[#HID 26-bit (H10301)\|HID 26-bit (H10301)]], [[#HID Generic\|HID Generic]], [[#PhidgetTAG\|PhidgetTAG]]~~
	\|-
	\|}

	If you have questions about a particular chipset, please [https://www.phidgets.com/?view=contact contact us] for more information.		If you have questions about a particular chipset, please [https://www.phidgets.com/?view=contact contact us] for more information.

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	When purchasing '''writable''' RFID tags, you should confirm the chipset is supported by your RFID interface. As a convenience, we have provided a list of common chipsets that are compatible with the PhidgetRFID Read Write (1024_1) ~~below.~~		When purchasing '''writable''' RFID tags, you should confirm the chipset is supported by your RFID interface. As a convenience, we have provided a list of common chipsets that are compatible with the PhidgetRFID Read Write (1024_1):

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	When purchasing '''writable''' RFID tags, you should confirm the chipset is supported by your RFID interface. As a convenience, we have provided a list of common chipsets that are compatible with the ~~[https://www.phidgets.com/?tier=1&catid=81&pcid=72~~ PhidgetRFID Read Write (1024_1)] below.		When purchasing '''writable''' RFID tags, you should confirm the chipset is supported by your RFID interface. As a convenience, we have provided a list of common chipsets that are compatible with the PhidgetRFID Read Write (1024_1) below.

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Supported Chipsets

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	When purchasing '''writable''' RFID tags, you should confirm the chipset is supported by your RFID ~~reader~~. As a convenience, we have provided a list of common chipsets that are compatible with the [https://www.phidgets.com/?tier=1&catid=81&pcid=72 PhidgetRFID Read Write (1024_1)] below.		When purchasing '''writable''' RFID tags, you should confirm the chipset is supported by your RFID interface. As a convenience, we have provided a list of common chipsets that are compatible with the [https://www.phidgets.com/?tier=1&catid=81&pcid=72 PhidgetRFID Read Write (1024_1)] below.

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PhidgetTAG

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	=====PhidgetTAG=====		=====PhidgetTAG=====
	[[Image:1024_PhidgetTag_example.png\|thumb\|link=https://cdn.phidgets.com/docs/images/5/5b/1024_PhidgetTag_example.png\|Reading a RFID tag ~~programmed~~ with ~~the PhidgetTAG protocol~~.]]		[[Image:1024_PhidgetTag_example.png\|thumb\|link=https://cdn.phidgets.com/docs/images/5/5b/1024_PhidgetTag_example.png\|Reading a PhidgetTAG RFID tag with a Phidget RFID Read-Write (1024_1).]]
	The PhidgetTAG protocol is unique to Phidget RFID interfaces. It is useful for users that want plain-text alphanumeric tag strings.		The PhidgetTAG protocol is unique to Phidget RFID interfaces. It is useful for users that want plain-text alphanumeric tag strings.

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PhidgetTAG

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	=====PhidgetTAG=====		=====PhidgetTAG=====
	[[Image:1024_PhidgetTag_example.png\|thumb\|link=https://cdn.phidgets.com/docs/images/5/5b/1024_PhidgetTag_example.png]]		[[Image:1024_PhidgetTag_example.png\|thumb\|link=https://cdn.phidgets.com/docs/images/5/5b/1024_PhidgetTag_example.png\|Reading a RFID tag programmed with the PhidgetTAG protocol.]]
	The PhidgetTAG protocol is unique to Phidget RFID interfaces. It is useful for users that want plain-text alphanumeric tag strings.		The PhidgetTAG protocol is unique to Phidget RFID interfaces. It is useful for users that want plain-text alphanumeric tag strings.

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RFID Readers

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	====RFID Readers====		====RFID Readers====
	[[Image:125kHz_RFID_Reader.jpg\|link=\|thumb\|link=https://cdn.phidgets.com/docs/images/b/bf/125kHz_RFID_Reader.jpg\|A 125kHz RFID reader used for access control.]]		[[Image:125kHz_RFID_Reader.jpg\|link=\|thumb\|link=https://cdn.phidgets.com/docs/images/b/bf/125kHz_RFID_Reader.jpg\|A 125kHz RFID reader used for access control.]]
	RFID readers are the active components of an RFID system. They are powered devices that energize any nearby tags. Some RFID readers can also write data to blank RFID tags.		RFID readers are the active components of an RFID system. They are powered devices that energize any nearby tags. Some RFID readers can also write data to blank or rewriteable RFID tags.

	An RFID reader must match the frequency of the tag it is trying to read. For example, if you are using a low-frequency RFID tag, you must use a low-frequency RFID reader.		An RFID reader must match the frequency of the tag it is trying to read. For example, if you are using a low-frequency RFID tag, you must use a low-frequency RFID reader.

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RFID Readers

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	[[Image:125kHz_RFID_Reader.jpg\|link=\|thumb\|link=https://cdn.phidgets.com/docs/images/b/bf/125kHz_RFID_Reader.jpg\|A 125kHz RFID reader used for access control.]]		[[Image:125kHz_RFID_Reader.jpg\|link=\|thumb\|link=https://cdn.phidgets.com/docs/images/b/bf/125kHz_RFID_Reader.jpg\|A 125kHz RFID reader used for access control.]]
	RFID readers are the active components of an RFID system. They are powered devices that energize any nearby tags. Some RFID readers can also write data to blank RFID tags.		RFID readers are the active components of an RFID system. They are powered devices that energize any nearby tags. Some RFID readers can also write data to blank RFID tags.


	An RFID reader must match the frequency of the tag it is trying to read. For example, if you are using a low-frequency RFID tag, you must use a low-frequency RFID reader.		An RFID reader must match the frequency of the tag it is trying to read. For example, if you are using a low-frequency RFID tag, you must use a low-frequency RFID reader.