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Sirit Introduces New High Frequency RFID Reader Module
INfinity 110 supports most comprehensive set of HF protocols in industry TORONTO, April 8 /CNW/ -...
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[{"type":"text","content":"\n\n\n\nINfinity 110 supports most comprehensive set of HF protocols in industry\n\n\nTORONTO, April 8 /CNW/ - Sirit Inc. ("Sirit") (TSX: SI), a leading\nprovider of radio frequency identification ("RFID") technology, today\nannounces the launch of its INfinity 110 ("IN110") high frequency ("HF")\nreader module designed for embedded RFID applications. This new offering\nleverages Sirit's long history of supplying HF embedded reader solutions by\nsupporting more tag protocols than competitive products in a compact\nfootprint. The IN110 allows for easy integration into RFID devices such as\nhandheld readers, mobile or stationary printers as well as point-of-sale\nterminals.\n\n\nThe IN110 leverages the new Texas Instruments TRF7960 chip and provides\napplication developers with a variety of tag choices by supporting numerous\nprotocols. These include ISO 14443A and B, ISO 15693, TI Tag-it(TM), NXP EPC,\nNXP UID, NXP iCode(TM), NXP MIFARE(R), Ultralite, and Inside PicoTag(TM).\nApplications for the IN110 include security and access control, electronic\npayments, ticketing, e-passports, document tracking, patron management,\nproduct authentication and medical uses such as patient management and\npharmaceuticals tracking.\n\n\n"The small size, low power consumption, comprehensive protocol support\nand price point of the IN110 allows for greater adoption of RFID functionality\ninto many types of devices creating new possibilities for embedded HF RFID\napplications," commented Tony Sabetti, vice president, RF Solutions for Sirit.\n"Future upgrades and feature enhancements including the addition of new tag\nprotocols can be made via firmware updates. With this flash upgrade\ncapability, the IN110 provides design investment protection for OEM developers\nand ensures forward compatibility," added Sabetti.\n\n\n"The advanced design, low power and small footprint of our TRF796x chip\nplatform supports Sirit's long heritage in developing innovative OEM reader\nproducts," said Johnsy Varghese, business development manager of HF reader\nproducts for Texas Instruments. "We also view the high frequency market as a\nstrong area of continued growth, especially in secure transactions, personal\nidentification and product authentication applications."\n\n\nThe IN110 is d...