MTI and austriamicrosystems Release the RU-888-000 USB UHF RFID Reader Module and the RU-888-100 UHF RFID USB Dongle
MTI and austriamicrosystems announce new low-cost, high-performance, globally compliant UHF RFID Reader dongle and module
Microelectronics Technology Inc. (MTI), a leading supplier of microwave / RF equipment, and austriamicrosystems, a leading global designer and manufacturer of high performance analog ICs today announced the release of the RU-888-000 USB UHF RFID Reader Module and the RU-888-100 UHF RFID USB Dongle. Both the embedded module and dongle are ideally suited for use in fixed RFID printers, handheld RFID printers, battery-powered mobile RFID printers and handheld readers.
The dongle is complete with internal antenna and turns any USB enabled computer, notebook, netbook, PDA or mobile phone into an ISO 18000-6C/EPCglobal C1G2 RFID Reader System. Uses include product authentication, asset and inventory verification, customer facing POS, mobile and portable RFID reader infrastructure solutions. The module offers the same features and performance but is designed for easy integration.
Both MTI products are equipped with austriamicrosystems “Simply Gen 2” UHF RFID technology. MTI leveraged austriamicrosystems chipset to develop a competitive, world wide shippable solution in a timeframe they could not achieve with any other solution. Their competitive price point means that reader costs are no longer the barrier to implementation or Gen 2 market development.
“We were very excited when MTI decided to augment their expertise with the Simply Gen 2 chip set”, said Mark Dickson, Marketing Manager Consumer and Communications at austriamicrosystems. “It resulted in MTI being able to develop a very compelling solution in under 6 months.”
Darryn Prince, VP Strategic Business Development at MTI, commented, “MTI is pleased to be working closely with austriamicrosystems in developing innovative RFID reader products specifically targeted for applications requiring best in performance and functional features. Together, MTI and austriamicrosystems provide a level of customization, miniaturization, packaging options and affordability — with embedded antennas — not currently available in the market today.”
About MTI
MTI was founded in 1983 as the first RF and Microwave design and manufacturing company in Taiwan. Internationally recognized today as a global leader in supplying RF and microwave products, MTI designs and manufactures products for Cellular Base Stations Backhaul, Remote Radio Heads for LTE, Satellite Receivers and Communications, Terrestrial Radio, and Broadband Wireless Access applications. With award winning quality systems in place and a proven track record for high-volume manufacturing and shipments in excess of 1M pcs/month, MTI is focusing its resources on innovating and developing RFID UHF Reader products for high-volume manufacturing and to enable triggering of mass market and ubiquitous adaptation of RFID. For further information please visit www.mti.com.tw
About austriamicrosystems
austriamicrosystems is a leading designer and manufacturer of standard and customized high-performance analog ICs in the areas of power management, sensors & sensor interfaces and mobile infotainment. Complemented by its full service foundry services, the company focuses on the communications, industrial & medical and automotive markets. austriamicrosystems leverages more that 28 years of expertise in low power and high accuracy to provide industry-leading products, operating worldwide with more that 1,000 employees with its own state-of-the-art manufacturing and test facilities. austriamicrosystems is listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange in Zurich (ticker symbol: AMS). For more information, visit www.austriamicrosystems.com
