Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS) tags come in several different types, but the most common ones are:
- Radio-Frequency (RF) EAS Tags: These tags use radio waves to detect the presence of a product as it passes through an EAS detection system.
- Acousto-Magnetic (AM) EAS Tags: These tags use a combination of magnetic and acoustic signals to detect the presence of a product.
- Electromagnetic (EM) EAS Tags: These tags use a strong magnetic field to detect the presence of a product.
- RFID (Radio-Frequency Identification) EAS Tags: These tags use radio waves to transmit information about the product to an RFID reader, which can be used for inventory tracking and other purposes in addition to theft prevention.
Each of these types of EAS tags has its own strengths and weaknesses, and the choice of which type to use depends on factors such as the size and shape of the products being protected, the layout of the store or warehouse, and the level of security required.