2.5dBi Ultra-Slim UHF RFID Antenna – 360x34x5mm

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.

A 360 mm antenna can be considered for installations with a limited mounting length, such as compact fixtures, cabinets, and equipment structures. The Airplux APRIA8002LX-360 measures 360 × 34 × 5 mm and weighs approximately 0.15 kg. Its slim PCB construction can help with discreet integration where a larger antenna may not fit. Confirm the available mounting space, cable routing, and clearance from nearby metal before installation.

A wider vertical beamwidth means the antenna’s main radiation pattern extends across a broader vertical angle. The Airplux APRIA8002LX-360 specifies an 85° vertical beamwidth, compared with 55° for the APRIA8004LX. This may be useful when tagged items occupy different vertical positions within the intended reading area. However, beamwidth alone does not guarantee that every tag will be detected; tag orientation, distance, antenna placement, and RF reflections also matter.

Yes. A low-gain linear RFID antenna can be used in garment management systems where tagged clothing is identified within a defined area, such as a storage fixture, sorting station, or inventory point. The Airplux APRIA8002LX-360 operates at 865–868 MHz and uses linear polarization. For consistent identification, consider how garment tags are oriented relative to the antenna, particularly when clothes are folded, stacked, or presented at different angles.