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RFID technology – contactless card personalization

RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) stands for contactless data collection via radio waves and is one of the key technologies in modern card and ticket personalization.

Rinas has been integrating RFID technologies into modular encoding systems for years—from card production and ticketing to OEM integration—ensuring precise, secure, and efficient processes in industrial card manufacturing.

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RFID Technologie

Technical structure
of RFID cards

RFID cards consist of three functional components:

  • Microchip (IC): stores unique identifiers, checksums, and encrypted data.
  • Antenna: receives the electromagnetic field from the reader and sends back response signals.
  • Substrate: usually PVC, PET, or composite materials—upon request, also wood or biodegradable materials as part of sustainable manufacturing concepts.

The chip is connected to the antenna via fine copper or aluminum windings.

Rinas systems automatically recognize these structures, position the card precisely, and encode using ISO-compliant methods (ISO 14443, ISO 15693, EPCglobal) – for reliable readability in any application environment.

Frequency ranges and system variants of RFID encoding

RFID systems operate in three frequency ranges, covering different ranges and applications:

Typ

Frequency

Range

LF (125–134 kHz)

up to 10 cm

Time recording, access, industry

HF (13,56 MHz)

up to 30 cm

ID cards, payment, tickets (NFC-compatible)

UHF (860–960 MHz)

up to 10 m

Logistics, manufacturing, asset tracking

Rinas supports LF, HF, and UHF encoding, including inline verification and read feedback. Thanks to its modular architecture, RFID encoding modules can be operated individually or in combination with magnetic and chip technology.

How RFID encoding works

During the personalization process, the read/write system generates an electromagnetic field that inductively supplies the RFID chip with energy.

The chip responds with a signal that is decoded, checked, and documented by the system.

Rinas systems perform these steps inline:

  1. Positioning the card in the transport module
  2. Activation of the RFID tag via the electromagnetic field
  3. Data transmission and encoding according to customer protocol
  4. Reading check (verification) for quality control
  5. Control or logging in case of deviations

Data transfer takes place in real time – for cycle times of up to several thousand cards per hour.

Areas of application in industry and ticket production

RFID cards are now standard in many industrial and public applications. Rinas technologies are used in the following areas, among others:

  • Access and identification systems (e.g., employee ID cards, hotel cards)
  • Public transport and ticketing (contactless tickets, ski passes, event tickets)
  • Smart Payment (contactless payment cards and customer loyalty programs)
  • Logistics and production (batch tracking, automated goods receipt)
  • OEM integration into production lines or special solutions for smart cards

The modular Rinas architecture enables precise coordination of RFID encoding, verification, and printing processes – all in one compact system.

Advantages of RFID coding systems from Rinas

  • Precise LF, HF, and UHF coding according to international standards
  • Inline verification for real-time checking of each data record
  • Combinable technologies: RFID, magnet, chip, and printing in a single cycle
  • OEM-capable integration thanks to flexible interfaces (TCP/IP, RS232)
  • Sustainable construction: modular components, durable materials

Why RFID has become the key technology for card encoding

RFID technology combines contactless operation, security, and speed.

Combined with modern encryption, multiple tag recognition, and flexible ranges, it enables processes that go far beyond traditional card use—such as automated access systems, industrial tracking, and digital payment solutions.

Rinas does not use RFID as an add-on, but as an integral part of modern personalization systems that are economical, secure, and future-proof.

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Frequently asked questions about RFID cards and RFID technology

HF RFID (13.56 MHz) is mainly used for card personalization and access systems. This frequency offers a good balance between range, security, and energy efficiency. UHF is used in industrial scenarios where multiple tags are read simultaneously.