Abstract—This paper gives an overview of the current state of radio frequency identification (RFID) technology. Aside from a brief introduction to the principles of the technology, major current and envisaged fields of application, as well as advantages, and limitations of use are discussed. Radio frequency identification (RFID) is a generic term that is used to describe a system that transmits the identity (in the form of a unique serial number) of an object or person wirelessly, using radio waves. It's grouped under the broad category of automatic identification technologies. RFID is increasingly used with biometric technologies for security. In this paper Basic Principles of RFID technology along with its types are discussed.

Index Terms—RFID Technology, RFID Principles, Components of RFID, Benefits , Limitations, Applications.

Mandeep Kaur and Manjeet Sandhu are associated with Sant Baba Bhag Singh Institute of Engg. And Tech., Padhiana, Jalandhar, Punjab, INDIA.
Neeraj Mohan is working as Asstt. Prof. in Deptt. of CSE at Rayat &Bahra Institute of Engg. & Bio-Tech., Sahauran, Mohali, Punjab, INDIA.
Dr. Parvinder S. Sandhu is associated as Professor with Deptt. of CSE at Rayat & Bahra Institute of Engineering & Bio-Technology, Sahauran, Mohali, Punjab, INDIA. Email: parvinder.sandhu@gmail.com

Cite: Mandeep Kaur, Manjeet Sandhu, Neeraj Mohan and Parvinder S. Sandhu, "RFID Technology Principles, Advantages, Limitations & Its Applications," International Journal of Computer and Electrical Engineering vol. 3, no. 1, pp. 151-157, 2011.