Near Field Communications Handsets and Tags, NFC Pilots and Projects

ARYGON introduces new reader

Wednesday, July 15, 2009

ARYGON Technologies, a provider of NFC and RFID reader modules, announced the launch of its new Multi-ISO HF Desktop and OEM Reader for ISO 14443 A/B and ISO 15693/18000-3 Mode 1 based applications. The new reader utilizes existing PC/SC standard for USB and also for the RS232 interface.

Features of the new ARYGON Multi-ISO HF Reader include:

  • Firmware capable of using many different security features, including DES, 3DES and AES encryption for Mifare DESFire EV 1, Mifare Plus and Mifare Ultralight C transponders.
  • The same reader is capable of reading ISO 14443 and 15693 transponder deployments within separated and converging applications in any USB and RS232 environment • PC/SC Driver for USB and for RS232 interface makes application development • Patented innovative • Field upgradeable firmware via bootloader for adaptation for future contactless card standards

The new Multi-ISO HF Reader is suitable for various applications in person ID and HF Object ID, specifically: card and tag personalization stations; logical access to PC´s and networks; printers and other PC-peripherals; payment, loyalty and point-of-sales terminals; vending machines and kiosks; physical access and time & attendance; libraries, canteen and campus applications; car rental; medical and industrial applications. [end] 

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