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RFID cards are thus laminated plastic cards made of PVC, which are equipped with a radio frequency antenna or smart card inlay inside and can be written and read contactlessly by an RFID reader.

A proximity card or prox card also known as a key card or keycard is a contactless smart card which can be read without inserting it into a reader device, as required by earlier magnetic stripe cards such as credit cards and contact type smart cards.

A common access card (CAC) is a single corporate card or token that can be used for PC, network and application login (user authentication) and building access. A CAC also may be used as, for example, a photo ID card and a stored-value card (electronic wallet) for vending machines and catering.

Original MIFARE Classic with 1K memory offers 1,024 bytes of data storage, split into 16 sectors; each sector is protected by two different keys, called A and B. Each key can be programmed to allow operations such as reading, writing, increasing value blocks, etc.

HID proximity cards are door access ID cards that use radio frequency to communicate with HID proximity card readers123. They are compatible with all HID proximity card readers and have consistent read range regardless of environmental conditions2. They can be printable or non-printable, PVC or composite, and have different bit formats and card numbers124. HID Prox readers are a popular entry-level option for physical access control that come in various sizes and mounting options