13.56MHz RFID Range Boosters

Description

These Generic 13.56MHz RFID Range Boosters are passive antenna boards for authorised security testing, RFID research and education. Place a booster between a compatible reader and a card, fob or other suitable 13.56MHz tag where an obstruction or limited coupling affects reading performance. They require no battery or separate power source.

Key features

• Designed for 13.56MHz NFC and RFID fields.
• Passive operation with no batteries required.
• Can be used with readers such as Proxmark3 and Chameleon Ultra, subject to the reader, tag and test setup.
• May improve read distance for cards and fobs, with results depending on the target badge and surrounding materials.
• Small version supplied as four booster antennas.
• Large version supplied as one booster antenna.

Technical details

• Operating frequency: 13.56MHz.
• Small antenna diameter: 28mm.
• Large antenna diameter: 62mm.
• Construction: thin PCB with antenna elements on both sides.
• Small pack contents: 4 x 28mm booster antennas.
• Large pack contents: 1 x 62mm booster antenna.

Compatibility and setup

No software, firmware or host operating system is specified for this passive accessory. Position it between the compatible reader and the RFID or NFC target, then test the arrangement with the reader and tag used in the authorised engagement. Actual results vary with tag size, reader performance, alignment and intervening materials.

Buying in the UK and EU

RedKit Labs lists this unbranded Generic accessory with prices shown in GBP, EUR or USD, with VAT handled at checkout. UK and EU buyers must review national radio rules and licence-exempt band requirements before using equipment that transmits; receiving and analysing authorised RFID or NFC communications is the common lawful use.