3dBi UHF RFID Ultra-Thin Antenna – 250x110x1mm

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.

An ultra-thin UHF RFID antenna is useful when installation space is limited or the antenna needs to fit into a slim device or fixture. The Airplux APRIA8003CB measures 250 × 110 × 1 mm and weighs approximately 0.2 kg, making it suitable for space-constrained RFID installations. Its PCB construction also provides a slim antenna format for applications such as clothing management, access control, and warehouse identification.

UHF RFID is used in clothing management to identify tagged garments during receiving, inventory checks, storage, and distribution. RFID readers communicate with tags attached to clothing, allowing multiple items to be identified within the effective reading area. The APRIA8003CB is a 3 dBi circularly polarized antenna designed for 865–868 MHz applications. Its slim PCB format can be considered for compact garment identification equipment, subject to tag placement and system testing.

Before connecting a PCB RFID antenna, check that its frequency range, impedance, connector, and power rating are compatible with the RFID reader and cable assembly. The APRIA8003CB operates at 865–868 MHz, has a 50Ω impedance, supports a maximum input power of 100W, and uses an SMA-Female connector. Also confirm that the cable and any adapters are suitable for UHF operation, as connection losses can affect the RF power delivered to the antenna.