HF (High Frequency) Labels:
- Frequency: Operate at a frequency of 13.56 MHz.
- Range: Typically up to 1 meter (3 feet).
- Use Cases: Often used for access control, ticketing, and contactless payment systems.
- Features: HF tags can store and transfer data at relatively high speeds, making them suitable for applications that require fast data exchange.
NFC (Near Field Communication) Labels:
- Frequency: Operate at the same frequency as HF (13.56 MHz).
- Range: Extremely short range, typically up to 10 cm (4 inches).
- Use Cases: Common in mobile payments, smart posters, and product authentication.
- Features: NFC is a subset of HF RFID technology designed for secure, short-range communication. It enables devices to interact by simply touching or coming very close to each other.
Both HF and NFC labels are useful for different scenarios depending on the range and application requirements.