Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Resources
RFID is making headlines nearly every day now, with major retailers like Wal-Mart committing to full implementation within the next few years. Similarly, new releases appear regularly of yet another vendor offering readers and imaginative tag formats. These links are to  resources for RFID topics, from circuit design to definitions.

RFID Books

RFID Manufacturers & Services

A Low-Cost, Low-Power Frequency Synthesizer for Mobile RFID

Abstract by Wonyoung Kim, Jeongha Park, Pyeongwon Park, and Sunghyun Park.

Association for Automatic Identity & Mobility (AIM)
724-934-4470 / Warrendale, PA

A global trade association comprising providers of components, networks, systems, and services that manage the collection and integration of data with information management systems.

Defense Logistics: More Efficient Use of Active RFID Tags Could Potentially Avoid Millions in Unnecessary Purchases

Abstract from the Government Accountability Office.

Information Security: Radio Frequency Identification Technology in the Federal Government

Abstract from the Government Accountability Office.

Integrating the Supply Chain with RFID: A Technical and Business Analysis

This paper presents an in-depth analysis of the technical and business implications of adopting Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) in organizational settings.

Privacy Rights Clearinghouse
619-298-3396 / San Diego, CA

RFID Position Statement of Consumer Privacy and Civil Liberties Organizations.

Research Connect, Inc
617-947-8071 / Boston, MA

RFID Research Reports.

RFID

Definition & history, from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.

RFID Alien Reader

Abstract base class for a Alien RFID reader, by Scott Gifford.

RFIDbuzz.com

RFID Blog.

RFID Exchange
Virginia

Global source for objective advice on RFID Technology, covering passive and active tags and readers, Savant and application software, and provides free advice, information on implementation issues and solutions.

RFID Gazette
818-716-2734 / Los Angeles, CA

RFID news weblog updated daily.

RFID in Libraries

Technological applications and privacy implications of Radio Frequency Identification Tags in libraries.

RFID Journal
631-851-0325 / Hauppauge, NY

RFID Journal is the only independent media company devoted solely to radio frequency identification and its many business applications. Our mission: to help companies use RFID technology to improve the way they do business.

RFID News

News and reports of interest to users of RFID.

RFID News & Solutions

A bi-monthly publication for supply chain professionals in most major industries and vertical markets who are responsible for designing, purchasing and implementing RFID technologies and solutions.

RFID Operations
888-310-2287 / Rockville, MD

A monthly magazine that gives you late-breaking news and an insiders' view of the exploding RFID industry. You will also learn how this technology is being implemented worldwide.

RFID Tag

Abstract base class for an RFID tag object, by Scott Gifford.

RFID: The Real and Integrated Story

Abstract from Intel Corporation.

RFID Times Blog

A radio frequency ID blog with original content and links to over 400 articles spanning every RFID topic in the world, including RFID tags, readers, integration, middleware, and more.

RFID Update

RFID industry daily newsletter.

RFID White Paper

RFID, from A to Z. Learn about the history and technology behind radio frequency identification in this white paper, from Allied Business Intelligence.

RFID World
800-608-9641

Conferences, exhibitions, demonstrations.

Spychips

How major corporations and government plan to track your every move with RFID, a project of CASPIAN, Consumers Against Supermarket Privacy Invasion and Numbering.

Surpriv: RFID Surveillance and Privacy

An investigation of radio-frequency identification, surveillance and privacy issues.