6dBi Ultra-Slim UHF RFID Antenna – 960x34x5mm

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 UHF RFID antenna can be installed along a production line to identify tagged products, components, or work-in-progress items as they pass through a defined reading zone. The APRIA8006LX-960 has a 960 mm elongated design and a 191° horizontal by 16° vertical beamwidth. This combination can be considered for installations requiring broad horizontal coverage with a relatively narrow vertical radiation pattern. Actual identification performance depends on conveyor layout, tag orientation, antenna positioning, and reader settings.

Beamwidth describes the angular spread of an antenna’s main radiation pattern, generally measured between its half-power points. The APRIA8006LX-960 has a horizontal beamwidth of 191° and a vertical beamwidth of 16°, indicating very broad horizontal coverage and a comparatively narrow vertical pattern. This can be useful when planning coverage along an extended reading area. The actual reading zone still depends on installation distance, antenna orientation, tag placement, and nearby objects.

An ultra-slim RFID antenna can be integrated into equipment or fixtures when sufficient mounting space and suitable RF conditions are available. The APRIA8006LX-960 is only 5 mm thick and 34 mm wide, making it worth considering for concealed installations along compatible surfaces. Before installation, check the available space, cable routing, mounting support, and nearby conductive materials. Metal surfaces can affect antenna performance, so the final installation should be tested with the intended tags and reader.