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The RFID Weblog links to 6 free lessons on RFID. From the site: "Learn the differences between LF, HF, UHF and Microwave.
What are the different components of an RFID tag/transponder?
What are the different types of Tags?
What are the benefits and limitations of each frequency?
What is EPC Generation 2 and is it applicable to my business application requirements?
How do I make sure that the tag will be read when I want it to be read?
What do I need to make a complete solution that works?" The same blog discuss protecting forests from illegal lumbering by embedding RFID tags in trees.
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