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Product Features
Technical Overview
This MiFare smart card operates at 13.56 MHz, ensuring compatibility with standard RFID readers and access control systems. The 3-inch operating range provides consistent read performance without direct contact, enhancing user convenience and system reliability.
With dimensions of 2.13 inches in width and 30 mil in thickness, the card maintains a standard credit card profile for easy handling and wallet compatibility. The PVC and PET materials deliver durability against daily wear, bending, and environmental exposure.
This section brings together practical product details such as Media Type, Smart Card/Tag Width, Smart Card/Tag Thickness, Memory Size, so buyers can judge configuration, deployment fit, and day-to-day suitability with less guesswork.
A strong technical summary explains how the product's interfaces, hardware profile, and operating characteristics work together in real deployment. Buyers often need this context to confirm compatibility with existing devices, expected performance in daily use, and whether installation will be straightforward for IT staff or end users.
Key Product Advantages
The RC8 card combines practical security features with robust construction, offering a cost-effective solution for access control deployments. Its printable design supports organizational branding, while the 5-year warranty underscores long-term reliability.
These strengths make the product easier to deploy and manage in real environments, especially where reliability, usability, and day-to-day operational continuity matter. Notable benefits include High Compatibility, Durable Build.
High Compatibility
Works with most 13.56 MHz RFID readers, ensuring easy integration into existing access control infrastructure.
- Standard MiFare protocol
- Wide reader support
Durable Build
PVC and PET materials resist cracking, fading, and moisture, maintaining card integrity over extended use.
- Weather-resistant
- Long-lasting finish
Deployment / Use Cases
These smart cards are ideal for corporate offices, educational institutions, healthcare facilities, and government buildings where secure access and user identification are priorities. The 25-pack quantity supports medium-scale deployments or replacement programs without excess inventory.
Common applications include employee door access, library systems, parking gate control, and time-attendance tracking. The printable surface allows customization for visitor badges, temporary credentials, or multi-tenant building access.
This section brings together practical product details such as Media Type, Smart Card/Tag Width, Smart Card/Tag Thickness, Memory Size, so buyers can judge configuration, deployment fit, and day-to-day suitability with less guesswork.
Corporate Security
Issue to employees for controlled entry to sensitive areas, server rooms, or research labs.
Campus Management
Use in universities or schools for dormitory access, event attendance, and resource borrowing.
Highlights
- Printable surface for custom branding or identification
- 8 KB memory capacity for credential storage
- 13.56 MHz operating frequency for broad reader compatibility
- 3-inch operating range for convenient, contactless use
- Red PVC/PET material for durability and color consistency
- Standard 2.13-inch width fits most readers and wallets
- 25-pack quantity ideal for small to medium deployments
- 5-year warranty against defects in materials and workmanship
- Made in the United States with quality assurance
- 30-mil thickness balances durability and flexibility
Specifications
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | ProdataKey, LLC |
| Manufacturer Part Number | RC8 |
| Brand Name | ProdataKey |
| Product Line | MiFare |
| Product Name | MiFare Smart Card |
| Packaged Quantity | 25 Pack |
| Product Type | Smart Card |
| Product Information | |
| Media Type | Printable |
| Smart Card/Tag Width | 2.13" (54.10 mm) |
| Smart Card/Tag Thickness | 30 mil (0.76 mm) |
| Operating Frequency | 13.56 MHz |
| Operating Range | 3" (76.20 mm) |
| Memory | |
| Memory Size | 8 KB |
| Physical Characteristics | |
| Color Family | Red |
| Product Color | Red |
| Product Material | Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC),Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Country of Origin | United States |
| Warranty | |
| Limited Warranty | 5 Year |
| Additional Warranty Information | One to five-year warranty against defects in materials and workmanship |
User Manual
FAQ
What is the memory capacity of the ProdataKey RC8 smart card?
The ProdataKey RC8 MiFare Smart Card has 8 KB of memory. This capacity supports storing access credentials, user IDs, and other authentication data, making it suitable for secure entry systems and identification programs.
What frequency does this smart card operate at?
This card operates at 13.56 MHz, which is the standard frequency for MiFare and many RFID access control systems. This ensures compatibility with a wide range of readers and door controllers.
What is the operating range of the RC8 smart card?
The operating range is 3 inches (76.20 mm). This allows for reliable, contactless reading when the card is presented near a reader, enhancing convenience and reducing wear from physical insertion.
Is the ProdataKey RC8 card printable?
Yes, the card has a printable surface. You can customize it with logos, photos, or text using dye-sublimation or thermal printing techniques, making it ideal for branded access cards or employee identification.
What materials are used in the construction of this smart card?
The card is made from Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) and Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET). These materials provide durability, flexibility, and resistance to everyday wear, ensuring the card remains functional over time.
What warranty comes with the ProdataKey RC8 smart card?
The card comes with a 5-year limited warranty against defects in materials and workmanship. This warranty covers manufacturing issues, providing confidence in the product's reliability for long-term access control use.
How much memory is installed?
It includes 8 KB of memory to support responsive multitasking and daily workloads.