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Frequency band RFID type ISO standard Typical application
125 kHz LF ISO 18000-2 • Livestock and pet tracking
13.5 MHz HF ISO 18000-3 • Public transit fare
    • Access control systems
433 MHz UHF (active) ISO 18000-7 • Tracking shipping containers
860–960 MHz UHF (passive) ISO 18000-6 (air interface) • Supply chain management
   • ISO 18000-61 (Type A)  
   • ISO 18000-62 (Type B)  
   • ISO 18000-63 (Type C)  
   • ISO 18000-64 (Type D)