Best reader for Dynamic RFID tag?

Sensors NFC & RFID
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I’m using the Sparkfun QWIIC Dynamic RFID tag, and I’ve had success reading it using the scanner in my phone (Pixel 6). The application I’m building would need a standalone reader that can read the dynamic tag. Has anyone had experience finding a separate reader that works with this tag?

It’s my understanding this tag is ISO 15693 / NFC Type 5 at 13.56 MHz. I purchased a cheap reader off Amazon (probably my first mistake) claiming to be in the same frequency band / standard compliant, and am having no luck recognizing from either end.

Cheap reader: (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CDBJ3K1D/re … haWwy&th=1)

Sparkfun tag: https://www.sparkfun.com/products/21274 … kuNTkuMC4w

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Scroll down a bit (‘similar items’) on the tag page to see reader options that we sell :slight_smile:

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I’ve also had access to the Simultaneous RFID Tag reader, which I thought might be useful. I was able to hook it up and get it to respond, but not having any luck getting a successful scan.

The Simultaneous RFID tag reader states it’s a UHF reader, which communicates on ISO 18000-6C, 860 MHz to 960 MHz band, while the Dynamic tag operates on the 13.56MHz band, so I wouldn’t expect these readers to be compatible.

Is there another 13.56MHz reader than I missed in the Sparkfun catalog (or am misunderstanding the frequency bands)?

Reader link: https://www.sparkfun.com/products/14066