RFID Tags – A micro-chip connected to an antenna

When we are talking about RFID-tags, we are talking about tracking and trace-ability. RFID-tags are everywhere, in our clothes and shoes for example, which means that this technology can be used to trace people and goods, even when they aren't aware that they are being tracked. At Cnet.com you will be able to read an article where it is explained how RFID technology can be used to track your every move. This article can be found here: http://news.cnet.com/2010-1069-980325.html .An other article on Cnet.com explains how RFID-tags can be hacked, posing security problems forshops using them to inventory goods. This article can be found here: http://news.cnet.com/RFID-tags-become-hacker-target/2100-1029_3-5287912.html .

Your next source for information about RFID-tags is HowStuffWorks.com . In this article it is explained how RFID works. Also the history of the RFID-tags is being mentioned. You will also be able to find an explanation about the difference between passive RFID-tags, semi-passive RFID-tags, and active RFID-tags. This article can be found here: http://electronics.howstuffworks.com/gadgets/high-tech-gadgets/rfid.htm . The part where the difference between the different kinds of RFID-tags is explained can be found here: http://electronics.howstuffworks.com/gadgets/high-tech-gadgets/rfid3.htm .

You will be able to find the following example of the use of RFID-tags at PrisonPlanet.com . In this article it is demonstrated that RFID-tags are present in US Dollar notes and also in EURO notes. This article can be found here: http://www.prisonplanet.com/022904rfidtagsexplode.html .

Other places on the internet with information about RFID-tags that you possibly would like to visit are:

http://www.ti.com/rfid/

http://www.rfidjournal.com/

http://www.aimglobal.org/technologies/rfid/what_is_rfid.asp

http://www.rfidtags.com/

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