How long has ARC been in operation?

ARC has been in operation since 2009.

What is a Spec?

A “Spec” is a document that contains the RF performance requirement.

Is there a best tag in the list?

All the inlays meet the requirement. Choose a tag based on your packing and business needs.

What is an RF performance requirement?

Each RFID use case requires a specific level of performance from the RFID tags to successfully read the tag. This required performance is the RF performance requirement.

How many product categories has ARC worked with?

To date, ARC has worked with more than 30 product categories. Most are in the retail sector.

Does ARC work only for retail RFID applications?

No. ARC can be used for any RFID application. ARC has been used by industries such as aerospace manufacturing and waste management.

What are RFID tagged items?

When the RFID inlay is applied to the product, it becomes a RFID tagged item.

Will all retailers have the same requirement for my products?

No, different retailers may have different requirements for the same product.

How many inlays are part of the ARC performance database?

More than 300 RFID inlays comprise the ARC performance database.

What is an RFID use case?

An RFID use case is how RFID is used in a specific scenario. It primarily consists of a specific set of RFID reader, products that are tagged with RFID, environment, and the scanning methods.