PD ISO/IEC TR 18046:2005

Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Symbols and abbreviated terms
5 General concepts
   5.1 Identification
   5.2 Range
   5.3 Rate
   5.4 Read
   5.5 Write
   5.6 Reliable
   5.7 Conditions
6 Requirements
   6.1 Introduction
   6.2 General
   6.3 Test conditions
   6.4 Test parameters
        6.4.1 Introduction
        6.4.2 Distance
        6.4.3 Tag population
        6.4.4 Tag geometry
        6.4.5 Tag orientation
        6.4.6 Tag volume
        6.4.7 Tag speed
        6.4.8 Tag mounting material
        6.4.9 RF environment
        6.4.10 Data transaction
7 Sampling
8 Test methods
   8.1 Identification range
        8.1.1 Individual tag
        8.1.2 Multiple tags
   8.2 Identification rate
        8.2.1 Individual tag
        8.2.2 Multiple tags
   8.3 Read range
        8.3.1 Individual tag
        8.3.2 Multiple tags
   8.4 Read rate
        8.4.1 Individual tag
        8.4.2 Multiple tags
   8.5 Write range
        8.5.1 Individual tag
        8.5.2 Multiple tags
   8.6 Write rate
        8.6.1 Individual tag
        8.6.2 Multiple tags
9 Reporting of test results
Annex A (informative) Test measurement site
   A.1 Test sites and general arrangements for measurements
        involving the use of radiated fields
        A.1.1 General
        A.1.2 Anechoic chamber
        A.1.3 Anechoic chamber with a conductive ground plane
        A.1.4 Open area test site (OATS)
        A.1.5 Test antenna
        A.1.6 Substitution antenna
        A.1.7 Measuring antenna
        A.1.8 Stripline arrangement
   A.2 Guidance on the use of radiation test sites
        A.2.1 General
        A.2.2 Verification of the test site
        A.2.3 Preparation of the EUT
        A.2.4 Power supplies to the EUT
        A.2.5 Range length
        A.2.6 Site preparation
   A.3 Coupling of signals
        A.3.1 General
        A.3.2 Data signals
   A.4 Standard test position
   A.5 Test fixture
        A.5.1 General
        A.5.2 Description
        A.5.3 Calibration
        A.5.4 Mode of use
Annex B (normative) Test extensions & deviations for long
                    range RFID systems
   B.1 Test modifications for long range RFID devices
   B.2 Test methods
        B.2.1 Test method modifications
        B.2.2 Test method extensions

Provides test method guidelines for performance characteristics of radio frequency identification (RFID) devices (tags and interrogation equipment) for item management, and specifies the general requirements and test requirements for tag and interrogator performance, which are applicable to the selection of the devices for an application.