62 RFID and Auto-ID in Planning and Logistics
To avoid potential damage to both RFID and other conventional battery equipment, it is imperative
that control be maintained over both the storage and replacement of RFID-specic batteries.
The high power demands of RFID active tag batteries may also require different battery chem-
istry than conventional equipment. Whereas most electronics utilize alkaline, nickel-cadmium, or
nickel metal hydride batteries, RFID batteries are more likely to be based on substantially more
costly, advanced battery technology such as lithium chemistry. The higher cost associated with
lithium batteries may also lead the RFID tag manufacturer to produce rechargeable systems.
Active tags can also be more sophisticate ...