RFID+ Study Guide and Practice Exams (eBook)

Front Cover 1
RFID+ Study Guide and Practice Exam 4
Copyright Page 5
Contents 10
Acknowledgments 6
Dedication 7
Author 8
Technical Editor 8
Author's Acknowledgments 9
Foreword 18
Chapter 1. Physics, Math, and RFID: Mind the Gap 28
Introduction 29
Some Bare-Bones Physics Concepts 29
Understanding Electricity 31
Understanding Magnetism 33
Understanding Electromagnetism 34
The Mathematics of RFID 38
An Overview of RFID: How It Works 42
Summary 47
Chapter 2. The Physics of RFID 48
Introduction 49
Understanding Radio Frequency Communication 49
Understanding Modulation Types 53
RFID Communication Techniques 59
Understanding Performance Characteristics of an RFID System 60
Performing Antenna Power Calculations 67
The Travel Adventures of RF Waves 70
Summary 74
Exam's Eye View 74
Key Terms 76
Self Test 78
Self Test Quick Answer Key 80
Chapter 3. Working with RFID Tags 82
Introduction 83
Understanding Tags 83
Operating Tag Frequencies 86
Understanding Tag Types 88
Tag Classification 93
Read Ranges of Tags 98
Labeling and Placing a Tag 99
Summary 106
Exam's Eye View 106
Key Terms 108
Self Test 109
Self Test Quick Answer Key 111
Chapter 4. Working with Interrogation Zones 112
Introduction 113
Understanding an Interrogator 113
Dealing with Dense Environments 121
Configuring Interrogation Zones 123
Optimizing Interrogation Zones 127
Summary 131
Exam's Eye View 131
Key Terms 133
Self Test 135
Self Test Quick Answer Key 138
Chapter 5. Working with Regulations and Standards 140
Introduction 141
Understanding Regulations and Standards 141
Regulating Frequency Usage 142
RFID Standards 147
Impact of Regulations and Standards 151
Regulatory and Standards Bodies 153
Summary 155
Exam's Eye View 155
Key Terms 156
Self Test 158
Self Test Quick Answer Key 161
Chapter 6. Selecting the RFID System Design 162
Introduction 163
Understanding RFID Frequency Ranges 163
RFID Frequency Ranges and Performance 166
Selecting Operating Frequency 170
Selecting Tags 171
Selecting Readers 174
Working with Antennas 176
Selecting Transmission Lines 181
Mounting Equipment for RFID Systems 183
Summary 188
Exam's Eye View 188
Key Terms 189
Self Test 191
Self Test Quick Answer Key 193
Chapter 7. Performing Site Analysis 194
Introduction 195
Planning the Site Analysis 195
Performing a Physical Environmental Analysis 198
Performing an RF Environmental Analysis 199
Preparing Your Own Blueprints 205
Summary 209
Exam's Eye View 209
Key Terms 210
Self Test 212
Self Test Quick Answer Key 214
Chapter 8. Performing Installation 216
Introduction 217
Preparing for Installation 217
Installing Hardware 223
Ensuring Safety 227
Working with Various Installation Scenarios 230
Summary 239
Exam's Eye View 239
Key Terms 240
Self Test 241
Self Test Quick Answer Key 244
Chapter 9. Working with RFID Peripherals 246
Introduction 247
Smart Labels: Where RFID Meets Barcode 247
Working with RFID Printers 248
Understanding Ancillary Devices and Concepts 259
Real-Time Location Systems 267
Summary 269
Exam's Eye View 269
Key Terms 270
Self Test 272
Self Test Quick Answer Key 273
Chapter 10. Monitoring and Troubleshooting RFID Systems 274
Introduction 275
Monitoring an RFID System 275
Monitoring and Troubleshooting Interrogation Zones 279
Monitoring and Troubleshooting Tags 284
Monitoring and Troubleshooting Hardware 288
Summary 292
Exam's Eye View 292
Key Terms 293
Self Test 295
Self Test Quick Answer Key 297
Glossary 298
Appendix A: Answers to Review Questions 308
Appendix B: Complete Practice Exam 322
Bibliography 344
Index 346