Designing high-performance RAIN RFID readers is no simple task. Even if you select a chipset platform with most of the necessary features already implemented and build your reader around it, you will face many technical details, particularly in handling ultra-high frequency signals correctly. To achieve excellent reading performance and comply with regulations, exceptional radio frequency technology is essential, even if you don’t need to know every detail of the RAIN RFID air interface protocol.

To read tags at long distances, two main factors are required: generating high-output signals to "activate" the tags and having excellent receiving sensitivity to "intercept" the very small signals reflected from the tags. To achieve high output, you need to add a power amplifier (and other circuits) between the chipset output and antenna connector, ensuring that the resulting signals are clean to avoid interference, comply with regulations, and prevent self-interference.

All these aspects require advanced high-frequency technology in the design and special attention in PCB (printed circuit board) manufacturing.

However, if you want to build RAIN RFID readers or integrate this technology into your devices, there are simpler methods available. We offer a wide range of embedded components for integrating RAIN RFID functionality. With various modules available based on form factor, read range, and power consumption, you can find the best components for your devices.

By combining embedded modules with computing platforms, you can design smart and high-performance RAIN RFID readers with limited design effort. Computing platforms can be custom-designed according to your project or selected from popular ones like Arduino, Raspberry Pi, and BeagleBone.

ShenHero provides technical support for both hardware and software and assists with the certification process for development products using modules.

For details on embedded modules, please check our product offerings on the website or contact us for advice on the best module for your application.