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30 June 2008

Latest RFID Articles from IDTechEx

New Technology Powers Big RFID Order book (27 Jun)

One million transistors is not enough for the RFID chip in the new e-passports because, increasingly, they have to double as driver's licenses, multipurpose cards and other media.

Vibrant RFID markets (09 Jun)

The global RFID market continues its rapid growth as record orders up to $0.5 billion each are serviced. This year demand for RFID is on target for $5.3 billion globally as it powers its way to $27 billion in 2018. Indeed, much is now happening in Europe, although it is the US and China that share top slot as RFID spenders at present.

NFC-Enabled Phones and Contactless Smart Cards 2008-2018 (08 May)

Near Field Communication (NFC), by which electronic devices communicate if held within a few centimeters of each other, is underpinned by global ISO specifications. It has attracted the attention of the largest telcos, transport companies, banks and others and new trials are frequently announced all over the world. However, it has yet to take off, despite phones with the Sony Felica interface, compatible with NFC, being placed in the hands of 50 million Japanese in little more than two years - one of the fastest adoption rates for electronics ever. The many trials confirm that we are all like the Japanese in seeking the convenience that such phones can offer. So why the delay? Why do more and more trials?

RFID in 2008 - Where is the Action? (01 May)

"Europe is an interesting territory for RFID. So far, it lacks the huge orders in the USA, with two $0.5 billion projects currently being serviced there, and in China with the huge card and library schemes," says Dr Peter Harrop, Chairman, IDTechEx.

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In this month's issue

Contactless Cards conference

RFID and the Printing Industry

E-paper displays in packaging

Vibrant RFID markets

IDTechEx Event Calendar 2008

IDTechEx Reports

IDTechEx Consultancy

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