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HF RFID Electromagnetic Emissions and Performance

Published

Author(s)

David R. Novotny, Jeffrey R. Guerrieri, Michael H. Francis, Catherine A. Remley

Abstract

We examined the emissions, and susceptibility of commercial High-Frequency Radio Frequency Identification (HF proximity RFID) systems to interrupt and eavesdropping.  RFID systems are being used in an increasing number of financial, identification, and access control applications.  Investigations into detectability and readability of a transaction at a distance were performed.  We performed measurements to determine the power radiated by some commercial systems and measured the performance in adverse electromagnetic (EM) environments.  
Proceedings Title
IEEE International Symposium on EMC
Conference Dates
August 17-22, 2008
Conference Location
Detroit, MI
Conference Title
2008 IEEE International Symposium on EMC

Keywords

RFID, HF, ISO 14443, jamming, communication, eavesdropping

Citation

Novotny, D. , Guerrieri, J. , Francis, M. and Remley, C. (2008), HF RFID Electromagnetic Emissions and Performance, IEEE International Symposium on EMC, Detroit, MI, [online], https://tsapps.nist.gov/publication/get_pdf.cfm?pub_id=32973 (Accessed October 25, 2025)

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Created November 4, 2008, Updated February 19, 2017
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