RFID reader

austriamicrosystems, in partnership with BeeDar Technology, has released the latest BDUR-002 mid-range UHF RFID reader.

This is the first in a range of EPC Class 1 UHF Gen 2 readers by BeeDar, all of which will incorporate the low-power, low-cost AS3990 UHF RFID ‘Simply Gen2’ reader IC.

AS3990 and AS3991 UHF RFID Gen 2 reader ICs, co-developed with IDS, are the first in a line of a low-power, low-cost, integrated readers positioned to integrate key elements while retaining flexibility.

The AS3990/91 ‘Simply Gen 2’ is a single-chip, EPC Class 1 Gen 2 UHF reader IC. Ideally targeted for power- and cost-sensitive applications, the AS3990 has low power consumption.

It includes an EPC Class 1 Gen 2 protocol engine and is available with an integrated power amplifier. Its programmable features enable a single product device that can be shipped worldwide. Its simplicity is emphasised with only 32 registers to enable full RF, filtering and protocol control, while maintaining ease of implementation.