3dBi UHF Ultra-thin 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.

Yes. The APRIA8003CB can be considered for clothing management systems that use UHF RFID tags to identify and track garments. Circular polarization can reduce the sensitivity of tag reading to orientation compared with linear polarization, which is useful when clothing tags are presented in different positions. Actual reading performance depends on tag placement, antenna positioning, garment arrangement, and the surrounding environment.

The APRIA8003CB specifies a 110° horizontal beamwidth and a 55° vertical beamwidth. These values describe the angular spread of its main radiation pattern, indicating wider horizontal coverage than vertical coverage. This can help when planning antenna orientation for a defined reading area, such as a shelf or logistics checkpoint. Actual coverage depends on installation position, tag placement, and nearby materials.

Yes. The APRIA8003CB can be considered for warehouse and logistics systems that identify and track tagged goods at designated reading points. Its 250 × 110 × 1.5mm profile can be useful where installation space is limited, while circular polarization can accommodate some variation in tag orientation. The antenna arrangement should be tested with the actual reader, tags, and warehouse layout to verify reading coverage.

The APRIA8003CB can be considered for warehouse door control systems that use UHF RFID to identify tagged goods or assets moving through a designated entrance or exit. Its wider horizontal than vertical beamwidth may be useful when planning coverage across a defined passage. The antenna should be positioned and tested to establish the intended reading zone and help reduce missed or unintended reads.