Radio Frequency Identification Technology for Logistics, Tagging and EPC

Sirit introduces INfinity 510 RFID Reader upgrades

Thursday, May 15, 2008

Sirit Inc has announced a new firmware version of it INfinity 510 RFID reader. The upgraded reader features enhancements on several fronts.

The new INfinity 510 includes advancements in Sirit’s proprietary tag acquisition algorithms, increasing performance capabilities and reader sensitivity, and the Dense Reader Mode interference tolerance has been improved. The reader’s firmware also supports specialized versions of the EPC Gen 2 chip from makers including Texas Instruments, NXP, and EM Microelectronics.

New regional regulatory compatibilities include Australia, China, Israel, South Africa and Taiwan, for a total of eighteen regions.


“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,” said Tony Sabetti, vice president, RF Solutions for Sirit.

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, allowing customers purchase the upgrade and opt for an extended warranty. [end] 

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