RFID Asset & Tool Tracking
Build an RFID asset tracking system: on-metal, ceramic and tie-on tags matched to each asset, handheld audits, smart cabinets and IP67 HF heads for tooling.
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A rectangular 16 × 11 mm NTAG213 PCB tag for embedded NFC identification, with a listed phone reading distance of 15 mm.
PF-160 is a rectangular PCB NFC tag for an OEM object with a narrow internal space for its identifier. The listed footprint is 16 × 11 mm, using NTAG213 at 13.56 MHz. This gives an alternative to the round PCB tag when the available pocket or board-adjacent area is rectangular.
The published NFC-phone distance is 15 mm, with no specified phone model or assembly conditions. That figure describes a short-presentation interaction and should be checked after the tag is placed inside the final object. No numerical fixed-reader or handheld range is provided, and an on-metal capability is not stated for this configuration.
PCB is the listed substrate, and the description says the tag can be embedded in silicone or plastic. It does not provide a thickness, attachment method or quantified processing limits. General statements about resistance to heat, pressure and corrosion therefore need confirmation before the tag is assigned to a particular molding, cleaning or industrial exposure requirement.
Specify the available footprint and how a user will bring the phone to it, then evaluate an assembled sample. The covering material and tag location belong in that test brief. Confirm the exact encoding requirement with the application provider, as the tag record identifies NTAG213 without a numerical memory breakdown or programming specification. The final production approval should cover the mechanical fit and successful reading of the intended data together.
| Chip | NTAG213 |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 13.56 MHz |
| Dimensions | 16 × 11 mm |
| NFC-phone distance | 15 mm; test conditions unspecified |
| Material | Printed circuit board (PCB) |
|---|---|
| Embedding materials | Silicone / plastic |
| Thickness / attachment | Not specified |
| On-metal performance | Not specified |
| Temperature / pressure limits | No numerical limits supplied |
Specifications can change between production batches. Confirm the current revision with us before placing volume orders.
Quote the SKU that matches your frequency, interface and mounting. Not sure? Send us your controller model and we will pick the variant for you.
| SKU | Configuration | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| PF-160-N | 16 × 11 mm rectangular NTAG213 PCB NFC tag, 13.56 MHz |
Build an RFID asset tracking system: on-metal, ceramic and tie-on tags matched to each asset, handheld audits, smart cabinets and IP67 HF heads for tooling.
The tag is a 16 × 11 mm PCB format. Thickness is not specified.
The specified chip is NTAG213 at 13.56 MHz.
The listed NFC-phone distance is 15 mm, without an identified phone or embedding setup.
No on-metal performance is stated for this configuration. Qualify the intended assembly before approval.
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