Radio Frequency Identification Technology for Logistics, Tagging and EPC

Motorola releases a dual-axis antenna RFID reader

Tuesday, December 8, 2009

Motorola unveiled a new mobile handheld reader. A light weight, durable, gun-style RFID reader, the MC3090-Z features a newly patented dual-axis orientation-insensitive antenna.

With different features of linear polarization for a longer read range and circular polarization for wider coverage, the MC3090-Z looks to bring a new level of read sensitivity for reliability and an expanded coverage area.


Supporting Gen 2 technology, the MC3090-Z is even able to scan bar codes – merging two readers into one and reducing the number of devices businesses need to purchase and manage.

Meeting MIL-STD 810F compliance and durable enough to survive a four-foot drop to concrete, the reader can operate in a wide range of temperatures and is IP54 sealed to withstand dusty environments, spills and the routine wipe-downs required in health care and challenging environments.

Businesses should expect the Motorola MC3090-Z handheld RFID reader to be available in North America in the first quarter of 2010 with a global release following through the year. [end] 

Atmel Corp. announced availability of an AVR microcontroller (MSU) with an RFID reader block and 16kBytes of in-system self-programmable flash.

The Atmel ATA5505 is one of the industry’s first MCU that features full low-frequency (LF) RFID reader functionality within a single package, unlike others where the MCU and RFID reader are located in two different packages. This translates into customers being able to develop and manufacture small, low-cost reference PCBs for various reader types.

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VingCard Elsafe announced new enhancements to the electronics and lock control units of its best-in-class RFID locking systems specifically designed for applications hospitality, hotel and resort security.

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Motorola introduced the FX9500 industrial-class fixed RFID reader for tracking RFID-enabled pallets, cases and items at industrial-based read points such as dock doors and conveyors.

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GAO RFID has released a Wiegand-to-Ethernet RFID controller designed specifically for door access applications.

The network access controller, model 491018, is able to connect to any type of Wiegand reader such as magnetic stripe reader, RFID reader or fingerprint reader. It also offers a master card for adding or deleting access privileges directly from the external reader, thus acting independently without connection to a network or PC.

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Salamander Technologies announced that its MOBILE and MOBILE PIV software has been validated by Motorola Solutions.

The Motorola Solutions’ Validated Solution Program includes joint testing at the Motorola Solution Center in Holtsville, New York. MOBILE software provides bar code and smart card reading to identify and track personnel and companies at an incident, emergency or field event.

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GAO RFID announced its handheld RFID reader series for animal identification and management, for applications such as stock breeding, animal control, or foodstuff tracking systems.

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