6dBi Circular Polarized 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.

A 90° horizontal and vertical beamwidth describes the angular spread of the antenna’s main radiation pattern. The APRIA8006CB specifies a 90° beamwidth in both planes, providing a relatively broad pattern for its intended reading area. This specification can help when planning antenna placement, but it does not define a fixed reading distance or guarantee coverage across an entire room or cabinet.

Yes. The APRIA8006CB can be considered for smart retail systems that use RFID to identify and track tagged products. Its 130 × 130 × 18mm flat-panel design can fit installations where mounting space is limited. Circular polarization can also help accommodate variations in product tag orientation. The final setup should be tested with the actual tags, reader, and display layout to check for missed or unintended reads.

The APRIA8006CB has a specified operating temperature range of -40°C to 70°C, making it suitable for consideration in RFID installations exposed to low temperatures. It may be used in freezer or cold-storage management systems to identify tagged items. However, the antenna’s temperature rating does not automatically apply to the RFID tags, reader, cables, or connectors. These components should also be checked for compatibility with the operating environment.

The APRIA8006CB measures 130 × 130 × 18mm and weighs approximately 0.2kg. It comes with an SMA-Female connector, a short cable, and two hanging-mount brackets for installation. Before connecting it to an RFID reader, check the connector interface, operating frequency, and 50Ω impedance. Confirm that the mounting position provides suitable coverage of the intended reading area.