The mid-range antenna (MiRa) was developed for applications in range between the near and far field. The focus of the compact design was for integration in space-critical applications. The typical read range varies from 0.2 to 2 m of course this is depending on tag properties, environment and requirements. Reading distances of up to 5 m are possible with tag dimensions of only 13 x 15 mm. In most cases the MiRa is used for reading distances up to 2 m, for which it features sufficient selectivity. Therefore, this antenna design is especially suitable for applications in the so-called transition area with different tag types.