Many people new to RFID think tags are like bar codes, but in reality, there are big differences. For example: just because you see a tag doesn't mean your RFID equipment will see it. Contrarily, if you can't see a tag, it doesn't mean your RFID equipment won't read it. Confused yet?

The fact is, there is a lot to know about RFID tags and it's not a simple as people would like it to be.

This section is dedicated to Passive RFID/EPC Asset Tags and Tags for metal. We have put together a series of articles that will help you understand:

• What RFID tag you should use;
• How to figure out where to place the tag on what you're trying to track;
• Tagging items that travel internationally;
• Custom, or application-specific, tagging;
• How passive UHF tags work;
• The cost of an RFID tag

Passive UHF RFID Tags & Smart Labels: In-Depth, Expert Advice

• Passive UHF RFID Tags & Smart Labels Buyer's Guide
  How much does a RFID tag cost? We'll break it down for you before you start shopping. Now that you know what tag to buy, what do you need to know before you buy from a supplier?
  
  
• 2011 Durable Asset Tag Product Evaluation & Benchmark
  Our team of RFID experts evaluate commercially-available durable passive UHF RFID tags.
  
  
• Important Considerations When Selecting RFID Tags
  An in-depth article that helps you choose the right RFID tag and explains the importance of tag placement.
  
  
• UHF RFID Tags
  Want to know the physics behind how Passive RFID tags work? Here's an in-depth technical article on the physics behind UHF RFID tags and how they work.
  
  
• Adhesives and RFID Tags
  Most people don't even consider what makes your tag stick. This article tells you what you need to know.
  
  
• Hands-on: Tag Placement Using EPC Hotspot