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13.56 MHz HF RFID PCB Tags for OEM Integration

Updated 2026-09-10

A 13.56 MHz RFID PCB tag is a rigid circuit component carrying an HF antenna and chip for integration into products such as keyfobs or wristbands. It is different from a UHF on-metal PCB tag. Select the exact chip, antenna outline and chip-area thickness for the enclosure, then validate RF behavior and mechanical fit after the intended assembly process.

MOQ
1,000 pieces · standard baseline

Confirm the selected construction, chip and customization.

Lead time
Confirm availability

Preparation and transport are scheduled separately.

Samples
Stock or custom

Confirm availability, fees, freight and applicable credits.

  • Project quote after chip, construction, encoding and quantity review
  • Approve the configuration and applicable artwork or data before production
  • Stock and custom sample terms are confirmed before shipment

Selection & sample approval

Select a rigid HF component for the finished enclosure

Include with your request

  • Identify the required HF chip, reader protocol and application data.
  • Provide the enclosure drawing, PCB outline, chip clearance and surrounding materials.
  • Agree bonding or molding conditions and any opening, bending or compression loads.

Check on the sample

  • Measure PCB outline and maximum assembly thickness against the enclosure.
  • Read the component inside the finished housing using the intended reader.
  • Check the chip connection and RF response after the agreed assembly and durability trial.
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Spec Check

What to confirm before you sample this tag

Surface material, enclosure, attachment method, and environmental limits usually matter more than a broad tag name alone.

SubstrateRigid PCB construction; confirm laminate and complete assembly thickness
Operating Frequency13.56 MHz HF
Chip & ProtocolSelect the exact MIFARE, NTAG or other approved HF IC and its reader protocol
OutlineCatalog round and rectangular formats; approve antenna and chip position in the drawing
AssemblyCheck housing clearance and processing conditions; substrate ratings do not establish molding approval
Read PerformanceValidate in the assembled product and intended reader workflow
MOQ & TimingConfirm selected outline, chip and quantities in the quote

Shortlist Logic

Why buyers shortlist this tag format

These features help teams decide whether the tag suits the environment, installation method, and read expectations of the real workflow.

Rigid HF antenna-and-chip component
13.56 MHz reader or application selection
Round and shaped outlines subject to drawing approval
Finished-housing validation before production

Use Cases

Where this tag format usually works best

Use cases matter because the right tag depends on surface, environment, attachment, and read distance in the field.

Keyfob component integration

Wristband component integration

Rigid HF product identification

13.56MHz RFID PCB Tag Types

1HF PCB and UHF PCB tags are different RF products

The PCB substrate describes the construction, not the air interface. This page concerns a 13.56 MHz component. A UHF on-metal board requires a different antenna, chip and compatible reader; it is not a long-range operating mode of the same pictured HF circuit.

2A housing can change both fit and antenna behavior

The highest point over the chip and its encapsulation matters when closing a thin shell. Nearby metal and surrounding resin also need a sample check. Supply the final enclosure and process details so approval covers the assembled product rather than only the bare circuit.

How Ordering Works

From inquiry to delivered 13.56mhz rfid pcb tag in four steps

Agree the configuration, evaluation and release conditions for this order before planning a rollout.

  1. 1After spec review

    Send your inquiry

    Send the intended application, reader or system model, selected construction, quantities per design and delivery destination.

  2. 2Terms confirmed

    Validate a representative sample

    Agree the sample configuration and charges, then use the product-specific checks on this page before approving production.

  3. 3You control the clock

    Approve the configuration and acceptance plan

    Record the drawing revision, chip, materials, identification data and agreed acceptance criteria in the order approval.

  4. 4Schedule confirmed in the quotation

    Production & delivery

    Confirm MOQ, production timing after approval, inspection, packing, shipping terms and required arrival date for this configuration.

Details in writing:sample policy ·shipping & Incoterms ·quality control process

Supplier Fit

Why buyers source 13.56MHz RFID PCB Tag from RFIDAK

Once the format is right, most teams still need confidence in manufacturing control, sample support, and repeat-order reliability.

ISO 9001

Company management-system scope and finished-product evidence are different. Review the certification scope.

Since 2008

RFID sourcing, specification review and production coordination with partner lines.

Sample Options

Test compatibility before bulk approval; stock and custom sample terms follow the published sample policy.

Commercial Fit

How buyers usually move this product from shortlist to sample

Most inquiry-ready visitors want to know whether this product matches their workflow, region and approval stage. These cues help them move faster without leaving the product page.

Quote Checklist

What to send us for a faster recommendation

  • Object, surface material, available mounting area and proposed attachment; include a non-sensitive installation photo or drawing.
  • Reader model, protocol, installation region and the required checkpoint or reading zone.
  • Temperature with duration, chemicals, pressure, cleaning and mechanical exposure over the actual process.
  • Identifier format, print-to-chip mapping, sample quantities, production quantity and delivery destination.

Market Notes

Regional conversations often tied to this category

Before You Order

Procurement guides every RFID Tags buyer reads first

Five short reads on the procurement-side topics every B2B RFID buyer wants answered before signing a quote — MOQ thresholds, lead time reality, pricing transparency, sample policy, and how to audit a Chinese factory before your first order.

Buyer Questions

Questions buyers usually ask before sample approval

These FAQs cover the points that usually come up between a first shortlist and a real sample or quote request.

What quantity and specifications are needed to quote 13.56MHz RFID PCB Tag?+

Published order guidance: 1,000 pieces standard category baseline; confirm the selected construction, chip and customization. Specify the chip, dimensions, construction, customization and quantity per design. Include the destination and required date so the offer can identify setup, packing and freight separately.

Can I evaluate 13.56MHz RFID PCB Tag before a bulk order?+

Request the available configuration and agree the sample test. The standard policy allows up to 5 free stock pieces; buyer-paid express freight is $25–60, credited against the first production order over $500. Custom samples and qualified evaluation kits have separate terms; confirm which path applies to this product.

How is the lead time for 13.56MHz RFID PCB Tag confirmed?+

Request the schedule for the exact configuration and quantity. The schedule depends on approved specifications, materials, artwork or data where required, and the agreed payment conditions. Preparation, carrier transit and destination clearance are separate; confirm the requested arrival date in the quotation.

How do I check 13.56MHz RFID PCB Tag compatibility?+

Match the chip protocol, memory and data format to the production reader and software. A shared frequency or similar product shape does not establish compatibility. Validate a representative sample in the intended installation.

What customization and evidence should I request for 13.56MHz RFID PCB Tag?+

Agree printing, numbering, attachment and encoding only where supported by the selected construction and chip. Factory identifiers, writable user memory and application keys are different fields. Specify the required inspection and environment tests, and request evidence covering the actual finished product and destination.

How is international delivery of 13.56MHz RFID PCB Tag quoted?+

Provide the destination, quantity and packing requirement. Agree the transport mode, named place or port, Incoterms version, importer, insurance and required documents before shipment. Freight cost and risk transfer can occur at different points. Refer to the shipping and Incoterms page for the quotation checklist; no single transit time applies to every destination.

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