RFID Lowdown: RFID Faces Various Hurdles

October 05, 2006

RFID Faces Various Hurdles

Greater penetration of RFID use around the world faces a number of hurdles. According to a report sponsored by the DTI Global Watch Mission, that includes issues of RFID standards, skills shortages, spectrum differences, and even health worries. In Europe, it's a question of which standards to follow, as ETSI requires a certain protocol which is not compatible with multi-readers, and restricts real-time applications of RFID. US companies are assisting in resolving these problems.

However, even if the technical issues are resolved, there are still a lack of skilled technicians for RF and networking. While there are a few colleges and universities around the world who are running RFID academic programs and laboratories, e.g., Oakton Community College, they are only recent implemented.

[additional sources: Electronics Weekly]

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