5dBi UHF PCB RFID Antenna – 101x101mm

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 difference is antenna gain and the resulting radiation pattern. The Airplux APRIA8005CX provides 5 dBi gain with a 105° horizontal and 80° vertical beamwidth, while the APRIA8001010CX provides 0 dBi gain with a 101° horizontal and 103° vertical beamwidth. The 5 dBi model offers higher directional gain, while the 0 dBi model has a broader specified vertical beamwidth. Choose according to the required reading area and installation conditions rather than gain alone.

A 101 × 101 mm PCB antenna can be considered for compact RFID reading points within warehouse systems, such as storage fixtures, inventory stations, or designated identification areas. The Airplux APRIA8005CX measures 101 × 101 × 5.5 mm and weighs approximately 0.1 kg, making it suitable for evaluating installations with limited mounting space. The antenna position should be planned around the intended tag-reading area, nearby metal structures, and the arrangement of stored goods.

A 105° horizontal and 80° vertical beamwidth describes the approximate angular width of the antenna’s main radiation pattern in two directions. The Airplux APRIA8005CX has a wider specified horizontal beamwidth than vertical beamwidth, which can help when planning coverage across a defined area. These angles describe the antenna’s radiation pattern, not a guaranteed physical reading area. Actual coverage depends on mounting distance, tag orientation, reader power, and RF reflections.