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This blank 13.56 MHz RFID/NFC clear tag is a compact disc-shaped token commonly used for laundry tracking, garment identification, and asset tagging. The tra...

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This blank 13.56 MHz RFID/NFC clear tag is a compact disc-shaped token commonly used for laundry tracking, garment identification, and asset tagging. The transparent housing makes the embedded antenna coil visible. The chip and antenna are passively powered — no battery is needed.

The tag contains a Mifare Classic 1K chip with 1 KB of writable EEPROM divided into banks, supporting over 100,000 re-write cycles. A permanent 4-byte serial number is factory-burned into each chip for unique identification.

Key Features

  • 1 KB Writable EEPROM – Divided into banks, supports 100,000+ write cycles
  • Permanent 4-Byte UID – Factory-burned unique ID for identification (cannot be changed)
  • Clear Disc Form Factor – Compact, transparent laundry-style tag
  • Passive Operation – No battery required; powered by the reader's RF field
  • ISO/IEC 14443 Type A – Compatible with standard 13.56 MHz RFID readers

Specifications

  • Frequency – 13.56 MHz
  • Chip – Mifare Classic 1K (ISO/IEC 14443 Type A)
  • Memory – 1 KB writable EEPROM
  • Write Endurance – 100,000+ cycles
  • UID – 4-byte permanent serial number
  • Form Factor – Clear disc tag

Ideal For

  • Laundry and garment identification tracking
  • Asset tagging and inventory management
  • RFID reader/writer prototyping and testing
  • Discreet identification tokens

Package Contents

  • 1× RFID/NFC Clear Tag (1 KB)
Note: This tag uses the Mifare Classic chipset (ISO/IEC 14443 Type A). Since approximately 2014, the NFC Forum no longer supports this chipset, so most newer smartphones cannot read or write to it. This only affects phone/tablet use — dedicated RFID readers (such as PN532-based boards) work without issue.

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Plain-language definitions for the technical terms used above.

EEPROM
A type of non-volatile memory that keeps stored data even when power is turned off. In a sensor module, it can be used to store settings or calibration data so they do not need to be re-entered every time.
RF
RF means radio frequency, referring to signals used for wireless communication and other high-frequency electronics. A low-noise, stable power supply is important for RF circuits because power noise can affect signal quality and measurements.

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