5.5dBi Ultra-Slim UHF RFID Antenna – 670x34x5mm

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.

The main differences are antenna length, gain, and radiation pattern. The Airplux APRIA8005LX-670 measures 670 × 34 × 5 mm and has a specified gain of 5.5 dBi, while the APRIA8006LX measures 815 × 34 × 5 mm and has a gain of 6 dBi. The 670 mm model may be easier to fit into shorter installation spaces, while the 815 mm model provides a longer antenna structure. The appropriate choice depends on the available mounting space and the required coverage pattern.

Yes. Linear polarization means the antenna transmits and receives RF signals along a specific polarization direction, so tag orientation can affect reading performance. For the Airplux APRIA8005LX-670, the antenna and tag should be positioned with their polarization directions properly aligned where possible. This makes it important to consider how tagged items move or are placed within the reading area, particularly in production line and garment management systems.

Check that the antenna and reader have compatible operating frequencies, impedance, and connector interfaces. The Airplux APRIA8005LX-670 operates at 865–868 MHz, has a 50Ω impedance, and uses an SMA-Female connector. The reader or connecting cable must have a matching interface or a suitable adapter. Also consider cable length and quality, since cable loss can reduce the RF power delivered to the antenna.