UNIT 1:
Introduction: Automatic Identification Systems, a Comparison of Different ID Systems,Components of an RFID System.Differentiation Features of RFID Systems: FundamentalDifferentiation Features, Transponder Construction Formats, Frequency, Range and Coupling,Information Processing in the Transponder, Selection Criteria for RFID Systems.

UNIT 2:
Fundamental Operating Principles: 1-Bit Transponder, Full and Half Duplex Procedure, Sequential Procedures.Physical Principles of RFID Systems: Magnetic Field, Electromagnetic Waves, Surface Waves.

UNIT 3:
Frequency Ranges and Radio Licensing Regulations: Frequency Ranges Used, European Licensing Regulations, National Licensing Regulations in Europe, National Licensing Regulations. Standardisation: Animal Identification, Contactless Smart Cards, ISO 69873 — Data Carriers for Tools and Clamping Devices, ISO 10374 — Container Identification, VDI 4470 — Anti-theft Systems for Goods, Item Management.

UNIT 4:
Coding and Modulation: Coding in the Baseband, Digital Modulation Procedures. Data Integrity: The Checksum Procedure, Multi-Access Procedures — Anticollision. Data Security :Mutual Symmetrical Authentication, Authentication Using Derived Keys, Encrypted Data Transfer.

UNIT 5:
Sensors & sensing technology and interfacing Techniques, Transponder with Memory Function, HF interface, Example circuit — load modulation with subcarrier, Example circuit — HF interface for ISO 14443 transponder, Address and security logic, Read-only transponder, Writable transponder, Transponder with cryptological function, Segmented memory, MIFARE_ application directory, MIFARE_ plus, Modern concepts for the dual interface card, Measuring Physical Variables, Transponder with sensor functions, Measurements using microwave transponders, Sensor effect in surface wave transponders. Readers: Data Flow in an Application, Components of a Reader, Low Cost Configuration — Reader IC U2270B, Connection of Antennas for Inductive Systems, Reader Designs. Applications: Contactless Smart Cards, Public Transport, Ticketing, Access Control, Transport Systems, Animal Identification, Electronic Immobilisation, Container Identification, Sporting Events, Industrial Automation, Medical Applications. Interfacing technology, Zigbee