8.5 dBi UHF RFID Mat Antenna | FCC & ETSI | Marathon Timing & Access Control

The ID-ANT-85CP is a high-performance 8.5 dBi UHF RFID Mat Antenna (also known as an RFID carpet antenna or floor mat antenna) designed for marathon timing systems, access control, and people counting applications. Operating across both FCC (902–928 MHz) and ETSI (865–868 MHz) bands, this near-field mat antenna provides reliable tag detection as participants or personnel walk over the mat surface.

Unlike traditional panel antennas, the RFID mat antenna is embedded flat into the ground surface, making it ideal for race finish lines, entry/exit gates, attendance systems, and security checkpoints where hands-free, walk-through RFID reading is required.

Key Specifications:

• Gain: 8.5 dBi
• Frequency: 902–928 MHz (FCC) / 865–868 MHz (ETSI)
• Polarization: Circular
• Beam Width: 65°
• Type: Near-field mat / carpet / floor antenna
• Connector: SMA / TNC (customizable)
• Impedance: 50 Ohm
• VSWR: ≤ 1.5
• Standards: FCC / ETSI certified

Applications:

• Marathon and sports timing systems
• Access control and attendance management
• People counting and tracking
• Security gate walk-through RFID reading
• Anti-collision high-density tag reading

Buy the best RFID mat antenna in India at indiarfidstore.com. Ideal for event organizers, security integrators, and smart building deployments requiring embedded floor-level UHF RFID detection.

Frequently asked questions

What is an RFID mat antenna used for?

An RFID mat antenna, also called a carpet or floor antenna, is laid flat into the ground so tags are read as people walk over it. The ID-ANT-85CP 8.5 dBi mat antenna is used for marathon timing, access control, attendance and people counting at race finish lines, entry gates and security checkpoints in India.

Does this RFID floor antenna support India's 865-867 MHz band?

Yes. The ID-ANT-85CP mat antenna operates across both the ETSI 865-868 MHz and FCC 902-928 MHz bands, so it covers India's 865-867 MHz UHF RFID band notified by WPC and licence-free within permitted power limits. That makes it usable for Indian race timing and access control systems.

What is the gain and polarisation of the ID-ANT-85CP mat antenna?

The ID-ANT-85CP is an 8.5 dBi near-field mat antenna with circular polarisation, a 65 degree beam width, 50 ohm impedance and VSWR of 1.5 or lower. Circular polarisation means bib or badge tags are detected regardless of how they are oriented as a person crosses the mat.

What is the price of an RFID mat antenna in India?

Pricing for the ID-ANT-85CP UHF RFID mat antenna depends on quantity and connector option, since SMA or TNC connectors can be specified, so check the listed price or request a bulk quote. India RFID Store is a BIS and WPC certified Indian manufacturer shipping pan-India.

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