13.56MHz MIFARE Wristband
MIFARE wristbands operate at 13.56 MHz and follow the ISO/IEC 14443-A standard.
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RFID Chips & Frequencies for Wristbands
The chip is the part that has to match your system. This page lists every RFID chip family we commonly embed, the frequency and protocol behind it, and how to choose between LF, HF/NFC and UHF.
Frequency Bands
Three Frequency Bands
Each band solves a different problem. All three can be built into silicone, fabric, elastic, PVC, vinyl and wooden wristbands.
13.56MHz NFC Wristband
NFC wristbands use 13.56 MHz NFC Forum compatible chips such as NTAG213, NTAG215 and NTAG216, so a tap with a smartphone can open a URL, launch an app action, check in a guest or validate a ticket.
Full guideUHF Wristband
UHF RFID wristbands operate in the 860-960 MHz band and follow EPCglobal Gen2V2 / ISO/IEC 18000-63. They are read at a much longer distance than HF or LF wristbands, which makes them suitable for hands-free timing and crowd flow monitoring.
Full guide125kHz LF Wristband
125 kHz LF wristbands are low-frequency proximity credentials built around chips such as TK4100, EM4200/4305, T5577 and Hitag.
Full guideChip Reference
All Embeddable RFID Chips
Common chip models we build with. If your project uses a chip that is not listed, contact our team — additional models can be sourced.
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| Frequency | Chip model | Protocol / standard |
|---|---|---|
| 125 kHz | TK4100 | ISO 11784/85 |
| 125 kHz | EM4200 / EM4305 | ISO 11784/85 |
| 125 kHz | T5577 | ISO 11784/85 |
| 125 kHz | Hitag 1 / 2 / S | ISO 11784/85 |
| 13.56 MHz | NTAG 213 / 215 / 216 | ISO/IEC 14443-A |
| 13.56 MHz | MIFARE Classic 1K / 4K | ISO/IEC 14443-A |
| 13.56 MHz | FUDAN FM11RF08 (MIFARE compatible) | ISO/IEC 14443-A |
| 13.56 MHz | MIFARE Ultralight EV1 / C | ISO/IEC 14443-A |
| 13.56 MHz | ICODE SLI | ISO/IEC 15693 |
| 13.56 MHz | ICODE SLIX / SLIX2 / SLIX-L | ISO/IEC 15693 / ISO/IEC 18000-3 |
| 13.56 MHz | MIFARE DESFire EV1 | ISO/IEC 14443-A / ISO/IEC 7816 |
| 13.56 MHz | MIFARE Plus SE | ISO/IEC 14443-A |
| 860-960 MHz | Higgs 9 | ISO/IEC 18000-63 EPCglobal Gen2V2 |
| 860-960 MHz | MONZA R6 / R6P | ISO/IEC 18000-63 EPCglobal Gen2V2 |
| 860-960 MHz | MONZA 4E / 4QT | ISO/IEC 18000-63 EPCglobal Gen2V2 |
| 860-960 MHz | UCODE 7 / 8 / 8M | EPCglobal Gen2V2 |
Protocols shown are the standards the chips conform to. Final availability depends on the wristband construction and order quantity.
Selection Guide
How to Choose the Right Chip
Three checks before you place an order.
01
Match your reader
The reader and software decide the frequency. Send us the model number or an existing card and we will identify a compatible chip.
02
Decide the read distance
Tap-to-use actions suit 125 kHz and 13.56 MHz. Hands-free gates and timing points generally need 860-960 MHz UHF.
03
Confirm data and encoding
Tell us whether you need UID lists, NDEF records, sector data, printed serials or QR matching, and we will encode before shipment.
Comparison
Frequency at a Glance
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| Frequency | Typical chips | Best suited to |
|---|---|---|
| 125 kHz LF | TK4100, EM4200/4305, T5577, Hitag 1/2/S | Legacy access, gym lockers, simple ID |
| 13.56 MHz HF / NFC | NTAG213/215/216, MIFARE Classic 1K/4K, DESFire EV1, ICODE SLIX | Room keys, cashless payment, phone tap, ticketing |
| 860-960 MHz UHF | Higgs 9, MONZA R6/R6P, UCODE 7/8/8M | Race timing, gate counting, hands-free zone detection |
Send us your reader model
We will confirm chip compatibility, propose a suitable wristband material and encode a sample for you to test on site.