2.5dBi Ultra-Slim UHF RFID Antenna – 300x34x5mm

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.

ETSI 865–868 MHz antennas are tuned for the European UHF RFID band (ETSI EN 302 208), while FCC 902–928 MHz antennas cover the North American band (FCC Part 15). The two bands do not overlap, so an antenna optimized for one will have degraded VSWR, gain and read range on the other. Choose the version that matches your reader’s regional profile.
Airplux manufactures both variants with matching mechanical designs — e.g., the ETSI 865–868 MHz panel series and the FCC 902–928 MHz series are available at the same gain levels (3–15 dBi). For global or multi-region deployments that need one SKU for both markets, the wideband UHF 860–960 MHz antenna line covers both bands in a single antenna, ideal for asset tracking and smart retail projects shipped worldwide.

It is not recommended. A 915 MHz antenna is resonant around 902–928 MHz; at 865–868 MHz its impedance match detunes, VSWR rises, and radiated efficiency drops — typically reducing RFID read range by 20–40% or more, and in some regions pushing the system out of regulatory compliance. Always match the antenna to the device’s operating band.
If your hardware must serve both Europe (865–868 MHz) and North America (902–928 MHz), use a genuinely wideband model instead of compromising with a single-band antenna. Airplux’s UHF 860–960 MHz RFID antenna series maintains consistent gain and low VSWR across the entire 860–960 MHz range, so one antenna design can be certified and deployed in both regions.

Yes. An ultra-slim PCB antenna can be integrated into suitable furniture, cabinets, fixtures, or equipment when the structure provides enough space and does not significantly interfere with RF performance. The Airplux APRIA8002LX measures only 300 × 34 × 5 mm, supporting discreet installation where a visible antenna is undesirable. Before integration, consider the materials surrounding the antenna, especially metal, which can detune the antenna or alter its radiation pattern. Test the antenna in its final installed position.

etal is one of the main materials that can affect an embedded RFID antenna because it may detune the antenna and change its radiation pattern. Other surrounding materials and the distance between the antenna and nearby objects can also influence performance. When integrating the Airplux APRIA8002LX into furniture or equipment, avoid placing it directly against metal unless the installation has been designed or tested for that configuration. Verify performance with the actual enclosure and RFID tags before deployment.

Yes. A 2.5 dBi antenna can be considered for access control systems that use a defined RFID reading area, such as a controlled entry point or equipment access station. The Airplux APRIA8002LX operates at 865–868 MHz and has a broad specified beamwidth of 175° horizontally and 85° vertically. Its suitability depends on the required detection area, tag position, reader configuration, and the need to avoid reading tags outside the intended zone.