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Know More about the Varieties of NFC Tag Types

  NFC tags are fairly common these days and are used for a wide variety of applications. Did you know that there are actually different NFC tag types ?   They vary in terms of data transfer speeds, storage sizes, and many other features. They are also classified into ISO 14443 Types A and B and the Sony FeliCa system. If you are looking for the best NFC tag that is suitable for your requirements, you need to understand the specifications of each type!   Tag 1 Type – ISO 14443A standard (13.56MHz) This tag is read/write capable, but you can set it to be read-only. Because it only has 96 bytes up to 2Kbyte of memory, it can only store short website URLs and data like employee ID information. With a communication speed of 106 kbit/s, type 1 is good enough for many NFC applications.   Tag 2 Type – ISO 14443A standard (13.56MHz)   It is very similar to NFC tag type 1 tags. However, its usable memory is between 48 bytes and 2 Kbyte. Like the first...

Advantages and Uses of NFC Sticker

NFC stickers or tags are self-adhesive NFC-enabled products with small memory storage and antennas. They can transfer any data that is written in them or prompt actions as they are programmed to do. While most people use NFC stickers for Google Pay and Apple Pay, there are actually a lot of amazing things that you can do with them to automate your life!   One great advantage of NFC stickers is that they are programmable. Another advantage is that they can be embedded or placed at the back of a phone, on laptop, on paper, on a table, or on just about any surface. This is why  NFC stickers open up plenty of doors of opportunities. You just really need to think creatively!   Need ideas?   Here's a compilation of cool things that you can do with your NFC stickers:   At home   What are the first things you do when you get home? The list probably includes unlocking the front door, enabling the Wi-Fi, and turning on the lights. Did you know t...