RFID (radio-frequency identification) is an emerging communication system technology and one of the most rapidly growing segments of today's automatic identification data collection industry. More and more engineers are looking for practical knowledge of the subject so they can realize RFID's performance maximizing benefits. This cutting-edge book serves as a comprehensive introduction to RFID, offering a detailed understanding of design essentials and applications, and providing a thorough overview of management issues. By comparing RFID with other technologies, this practical resource shows professionals how RFID technology can help them overcome many design challenges and limitations in the field.