Klaus Finkenzeller was awarded the Fraunhofer-Smart Card Prize 2008 for the second edition of this publication, which was celebrated for being an outstanding contribution to the smart card field.

• Preface to the Third Edition List of Abbreviations1 Introduction1.1 Automatic Identification Systems1.2 A Comparison of Different ID Systems1.3 Components of an RFID System2 Differentiation Features of RFID Systems2.1 Fundamental Differentiation Features2.2 Transponder Construction Formats2.3 Frequency, Range and Coupling2.4 Active and Passive Transponder2.5 Information Processing in the Transponder2.6 Selection Criteria for RFID Systems3 Fundamental Operating Principles3.1 1-Bit Transponder3.2 Full- and Half-Duplex Procedure3.3 Sequential Procedures3.4 Near-Field Communication (NFC)4 Physical Principles of RFID Systems4.1 Magnetic Field4.2 Electromagnetic Waves4.3 Surface Waves5 Frequency Ranges and Radio Licensing Regulations5.1 Frequency Ranges Used5.2 The International Telecommunication Union (ITU)5.3 European Licensing Regulations5.4 National Licensing Regulations in Europe5.5 National Licensing Regulations5.6 Comparison of National Regulations6 Coding and Modulation6.1 Coding in the Baseband6.2 Digital Modulation Procedures7 Data Integrity7.1 The Checksum Procedure7.2 Multi-Access Procedures – Anticollision8 Security of RFID Systems8.1 Attacks on RFID Systems8.2 Protection by Cryptographic Measures9 Standardisation9.1 Animal Identification9.2 Contactless Smart Cards9.3 ISO/IEC 69873 – Data Carriers for Tools and Clamping Devices9.4 ISO/IEC 10374 – Container Identification9.5 VDI 4470 – Anti-theft Systems for Goods9.6 Item Management10 The Architecture of Electronic Data Carriers10.1 Transponder with Memory Function10.2 Microprocessors10.3 Memory Technology10.4 Measuring Physical Variables11 Readers11.1 Data Flow in an Application11.2 Components of a Reader11.3 Integrated Reader ICs11.4 Connection of Antennas for Inductive Systems11.5 Reader Designs11.6 Near-Field Communication12 The Manufacture of Transponders and Contactless Smart Cards12.1 Glass and Plastic Transponders12.2 Contactless Smart Cards13 Example Applications13.1 Contactless Smart Cards13.2 Public Transport13.3 Contactless Payment Systems13.4 NFC Applications13.5 Electronic Passport13.6 Ski Tickets13.7 Access Control13.8 Transport Systems13.9 Animal Identification13.10 Electronic Immobilisation13.11 Container Identification13.12 Sporting Events13.13 Industrial Automation14 Appendix14.1 Contact Addresses, Associations and Technical Periodicals14.2 Relevant Standards and Regulations14.3 Printed Circuit Board LayoutsReferencesIndex

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