UHF Reader offers regional regulatory compatibility.May 20, 2008 -
With EPCglobal certification for use under both FCC and ETSI regulations, INfinity 510 v2.0 firmware supports EPC Gen 2 custom commands built into NXP's UCODE G2XM and G2XL chips. Electronic Article Surveillance feature provides theft protection while Read Protect, which prevents unauthorized reading of tag, provides enhanced privacy protection. The EM4222 chip-set from EM Microelectronic is also supported and operational enhancements were added for TI's EPC Gen 2 chip.
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SIRIT Inc.
372 Bay St., Suite 1100
Toronto, ON, M5H2W9
USA
Sirit Enhances INfinity 510 RFID Reader Performance
Upgrades include new features and expanded regional compatibility
TORONTO, May 14 - Sirit Inc. ("Sirit") (TSX: SI), a leading provider of radio frequency identification ("RFID") technology, announced today the release of a new firmware version for its best-in-class INfinity 510 ("IN510") UHF reader. The upgrade includes several important enhancements that further extend the industry leading feature set of the IN510.
Regional regulatory compatibilities added include Australia, China, Israel, South Africa and Taiwan, bringing the total to eighteen regions.
The new version 2.0 firmware includes advancements in Sirit's proprietary tag acquisition algorithms, enhancing tag singulation performance capabilities and reader sensitivity. The Dense Reader Mode interference tolerance has been further improved to new benchmark levels for the industry. The IN510 continues to be the only UHF reader with EPCglobal certification for use under both FCC and ETSI regulations.
New features added to the IN510 include support for the EPC Gen 2 custom commands built into NXP's UCODE G2XM and G2XL chips. The custom commands extend the functionality of EPC Gen 2 applications beyond simple compliance tagging and provide extended value for end-users. Included among the custom commands is Electronic Article Surveillance for increased theft protection and Read Protect, which prevents unauthorized reading of a tag and provides enhanced privacy protection. The EM4222 chip-set from EM Microelectronic is also supported by the new firmware and operational enhancements were added for Texas Instruments' EPC Gen 2 chip.
"The release of version 2.0 firmware for the IN510 is a significant upgrade in the functionality of a product that has an already established reputation for outstanding performance," commented Tony Sabetti, vice president, RF Solutions for Sirit. "The richness of the unparalleled feature set and reader management toolkit is a testament to Sirit's engineering team. In our view, this further solidifies the IN510 as the UHF reader against which all other reader products are being measured."
"Because the IN510 has been designed on a software radio platform, major updates and enhancements of this nature are seamless and painless for Sirit customers," continued Sabetti. "This was an important design criterion for the IN510 because RFID technology continues to evolve at a rapid pace. We saw the software radio platform as a way to 'future-proof' this product for our customers."
Products currently covered under Sirit's warranty program qualify for a free upgrade. Sirit has set up a program for products that are out of warranty, whereby customers can purchase the upgrade and may also opt for an extended warranty. Customers seeking to upgrade their IN510's can contact their Sirit distributor or reseller to obtain the firmware upgrade and associated documentation. Upgrade details may also be obtained at www.sirit.com.
About Sirit Inc.
Sirit Inc. (TSX: SI) is a leading provider of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology worldwide. Harnessing the power of Sirit's enabling-RFID technology, customers are able to more rapidly bring high quality RFID solutions to the market with reduced initial engineering costs. Sirit's products are built on more than 14 years of RF domain expertise addressing multiple frequencies (LF/HF/UHF), multiple protocols and are compliant with global standards. Sirit's broad portfolio of products and capabilities can be customized to address new and traditional RFID market applications including Supply Chain & Logistics, Cashless Payment (including Electronic Tolling), Access Control, Automatic Vehicle Identification, Near Field Communications, Inventory Control & Management, Asset Tracking and Product Authentication. For more information, visit www.sirit.com.
Source: Sirit Inc.
CONTACT:
Bill Allen,
Sirit Inc.,
(972) 243-7208 x2134,
ballen@sirit.com
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