Resources
Resources hub
RFID & NFC guides, comparisons and vendor compatibility
Quick answer
Three ways into the catalog from one page. Read the Guides if you're learning the technology — chip-family encyclopedias, protocol references and regulation explainers. Use the Compare pages once you've shortlisted two or three options and need a head-to-head decision. Open the Compatibility pages when you've chosen the lock or reader estate and need to know exactly which RFID/NFC card encodes for it. Every page is written by working RFID engineers, cites the underlying standard or spec sheet, and links straight to the matching Proud Tek SKU.
- Guides — chip-family encyclopedias (NTAG21x, NTAG424 DNA, MIFARE, ICODE, EM4x00, UCODE), air-interface protocols and clause-by-clause regulation explainers, for when you're scoping what's possible.
- Compare — head-to-head decision matrices (chip vs chip, HF vs UHF, reader vs reader, RFID vs barcode) for narrowing a shortlist and defending it to procurement.
- Compatibility — vendor cross-references naming the exact chip family and Proud Tek SKU each hotel-lock estate encodes for (Saflok, VingCard, Onity, MIWA, Salto, Häfele, Be-Tech).
- Every resource cites the underlying ISO / GS1 / FDA / EU standard or the NXP / Impinj / Alien spec sheet — and links straight to the matching SKU, so you move from concept to sample in two clicks.
Browse the 4 resource categories
203 resources across four categories. Pick the one that matches where you are in the buying cycle — read the blog for field stories, guides for technical depth, comparisons for shortlisting, compatibility for vendor lock-in checks.
Blog — Industry Articles
114 articles
Industry articles, deployment notes and field reports — written for buyers and integrators in the field.
- Access Card Copied? How to Upgrade Security
- AI and RFID Inventory Management for Retail
- Anti-Counterfeit NFC for Luxury Bags
- Anti-Counterfeiting RFID Solutions for Events
Buying Guides
51 guides
Long-form technical reference: protocol internals, chip family encyclopedias, integration walkthroughs, regulatory deep-dives.
- California RFID Privacy Law
- EM4100 / EM4305 / T5577
- EPC Gen2 UHF RFID Protocol
- EU Digital Product Passport 2027
Product Comparisons
31 comparisons
Side-by-side picker pages: chip vs chip, frequency band vs band, form-factor vs form-factor — for buyers narrowing a shortlist.
Browse all 31 comparisonsHotel Lock Compatibility
7 compatibility pages
Vendor lock cross-reference: which RFID/NFC card encodes for which OEM lock estate, with chip family + sample-request notes.
Browse all 7 compatibility pagesAt a glance
Use these short answers to decide whether this page matches the project before moving into the detail.
Who it's for
RFID engineers, product managers and procurement teams — scoping a project, defending a shortlist, or sourcing a credential.
How to use it
Pick the entry point that matches your stage: learn in Guides, decide in Compare, source in Compatibility.
Next step
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Talk to engineeringWhich resource do I need?
Most projects pass through all three over their life. Start with the one that matches your question today.
- Learning the technology? Start in Guides — chip-family encyclopedias, protocol internals and clause-by-clause regulation explainers for scoping what's possible.
- Narrowing a shortlist? Go to Compare — feature matrices with a 'pick X if … pick Y if …' call for chip, frequency-band, form-factor and reader decisions.
- Already chose the lock, reader or PMS? Open Compatibility — it names the exact chip family and Proud Tek SKU each estate encodes for.
- Still deciding whether RFID is even right? Compare weighs RFID against barcode, QR and BLE before you commit to the technology at all.
Useful next pages
Use these linked product, guide and comparison pages to keep the next click specific and practical.
Catalog & decision tools
From a resource into a SKU in one click — three filtered entry points into the product catalog.
Talk to engineering
When the resource has resolved your decision and the project is ready to move to samples or procurement.
FAQ
How often are these resources updated?
Each resource has a `publishedAt` and `modifiedAt` date stamp at the bottom of the page (and in the JSON-LD Article markup). Chip-family encyclopedias and protocol guides are updated when the chip vendor publishes a new datasheet revision or the standards body issues an amendment. Regulation explainers (EU DPP, FDA DSCSA, Walmart mandate) are updated when the underlying regulation, mandate or implementation guidance changes. Compare and compatibility pages are reviewed annually and whenever a new chip family or lock estate enters the field.
Why do you cite specific clauses of standards?
Procurement teams audit RFID vendor claims against the underlying regulation. A clause-by-clause citation (ISO/IEC 14443-3:2018 §6.3, ISO/IEC 18000-63 §6.3.1.2.5, GS1 EPC TDS 2.0 §16.1, EU DPP draft delegated act Annex IV) lets the buyer's compliance team trace the claim to source rather than trust a marketing summary. The Resources hub is the same content the Proud Tek engineering team reads internally — written for engineers, audited by procurement.
Can I copy and paste from these resources for an internal RFP or specification?
Yes. The resources are written in a style optimised for RFP / spec-sheet authoring — short numbered points, citation-by-clause, side-by-side decision matrices, pricing envelopes per chip and form factor. You're welcome to lift the comparison tables and chip-family reference content directly into your internal documents. We only ask for a backlink if the resource ends up published on a public page (blog post, conference paper, vendor selection deck shared externally).
Proud Tek is a Shenzhen-based RFID & NFC manufacturer supplying hotel chains, transit operators, event venues and retail brands worldwide. Every order includes free samples, RF testing and dedicated project support.
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