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1.4 Credential Form Factors
Credentials are inactive electronic devices that rely on readers to supply the required power for start-up
and communication. The credential itself, consists of antennas that produce proximity or contactless
frequencies. Proximity and contactless smart card technology cards allow users to effortlessly manage
multiple applications through a single credential.
Data: The data on access cards are a string of binary numbers set with a fixed configuration and length.
Frequencies: RF IDeas’ access control readers and credentials utilize the low-frequency 125 kHz
(proximity) band and/or the high-frequency 13.56 MHz (contactless) band.
Credential Form Factors: With over 300 million physical access credentials in use worldwide, there are
a variety of low and high frequency form factors, customers can choose from to meet their particular
needs.
Image 3 illustrates some of the various form factors available:
Image 3: Available Form Factors
1.5 Manufacturer/Vendor Card Compatibility
Please go to www.RFIDeas.com for specific device part numbers associated to card types.