There are different types of RFID technologies designed for specific purposes. Here are the main categories:

Low-Frequency (LF) RFID (30–300 kHz)

Typical Use: Animal tracking, access control, industrial automation.

Features: Short reading range (up to 10 cm), works well with metal and liquids.

High-Frequency (HF) RFID (3-30MHz)

Typical Use: Inventory tracking, payment systems (NFC), library systems.

Features: Read range up to 1 meter, ideal for applications needing moderate distance and quick read times.

Ultra-Hight-Frequency (UHF) RFID (300MHz-3GHz)

Typical Use: Supply chain management, logistics, anti-theft systems in retail.

Features: Long read range (up to 12 meters), supports high-speed scanning, widely used in commercial and industrial applications.

Active RFID

Typical Use: Vehicle tracking, large asset tracking, container tracking.

Features: Contains a battery that powers the tag offering long read ranges (up to 100 meters).

Passive RFID

Typical Use: Inventory tracking, access control, product identification.

Features: Powered by the RFID reader’s electromagnetic field, shorter read range but lower cost and more durable.