
The photo shows some of the common type of RFID tags
Both tags can be attached on lots of items such like products, smart cards, and so on.
Active tags contains battery which can transmit signal to the reader autonomously
Passive tags have no battery and must be read by the reader within 1 to 5 meters
The following picture shows some common types of both passive and active RFID tags.
![]() Active tags |
![]() Passive tags |