12dBi Linear Polarized UHF RFID Antenna

An 865–868 MHz antenna is designed for UHF RFID and low-power wireless applications operating in the European ETSI SRD band. Typical uses include UHF RFID readers (EPC Gen2 / ISO 18000-6C), asset tracking, warehouse management, access control, smart retail, race timing, and IoT/M2M systems deployed in Europe and other regions following ETSI regulations.
Airplux offers this band across multiple product families: the ETSI 865–868 MHz RFID antenna line (3–15 dBi PCB, panel and mat antennas), near-field RFID antennas, narrow-beam antennas, and ETSI UHF integrated reader antennas. For example, the 3 dBi circular-polarized PCB antenna APRIA8003CM-137 suits compact desktop readers, while high-gain panel models support long-range portal and gate applications.

Read range depends on reader power (up to 2 W ERP in Europe), antenna gain, tag sensitivity and environment. With a typical ETSI-compliant setup: 3 dBi antennas read roughly 1–3 m, 8 dBi antennas 4–8 m, and 12–15 dBi panel antennas can exceed 10 m in open space. Indoor metal racking, liquids and dense tag populations reduce these figures.
Airplux’s high-gain ETSI models — the 8 dBi APRIA8008CM-206 PCB antenna, the 9 dBi underground/ground-mat antenna APRIA8009CE, and the 12 dBi APRIA80012CT floor mat — are engineered for long read range with stable circular polarization. For precise figures in your application, share your reader model, tag type and mounting environment with our engineering team for a link-budget recommendation.

Horizontal polarization means the antenna’s RF field is horizontally oriented. For efficient communication, the tag antenna’s polarization should be aligned with the reader antenna as closely as possible. When using the APRIA80012HA, consider how tags are attached to goods, vehicles, or other assets. If tags are presented at different angles, reading performance may vary, so representative tag positions should be tested during system setup.

A 12dBi antenna provides relatively high directional gain, helping concentrate RF energy toward its main radiation direction. The APRIA80012HA combines this gain with a 40° horizontal and 40° vertical beamwidth, making it suitable for consideration in defined warehouse entry and exit zones. Its focused radiation pattern can help engineers plan antenna placement, but the final reading area depends on mounting distance, tag position, reader power, and RF reflections.

The APRIA80012HA specifies a symmetrical beamwidth of 40° in both the horizontal and vertical planes. This describes the antenna’s stated radiation pattern characteristics and indicates a relatively focused main beam. It can help engineers plan antenna orientation and the intended reading area. However, beamwidth is not a guaranteed reading angle or distance. Actual tag detection depends on the installation environment, tag characteristics, and reader configuration.

The APRIA80012HA can be considered for outdoor parking management installations where RFID tags are used for vehicle identification or access control. It features an IP64-rated enclosure, an ABS radome, and a rated wind velocity of 50m/s. IP64 indicates dust protection and protection against water splashes from any direction under specified test conditions. It does not mean the antenna can be submerged in water or exposed to every weather condition without additional installation considerations.