RFID Reader Chip with Low Power Consumption

Advanced ID Asia incorporates austriamicrosystems' AS3990 UHF RFID Reader Chip into their PR110 handheld reader. ...

... "austriamicrosystems' AS3990 is a single chip, Gen 2 UHF Reader IC. Ideally targeted for power/cost-sensitive applications, the AS3990 sports the industry's lowest power consumption and lowest cost bill of materials (BOM). It includes a Gen 2 protocol engine for fast time to market, and is available with an integrated power amplifier to further reduce the BOM. The AS3990's unique programmable features enable a single device that is world-wide shippable. Its simplicity is emphasized with only 32 registers to enable full RF, filtering, and protocol control, while maintaining ease in implementation. " ...

Via austriamicrosystems: New AS3990 UHF RFID & Gen2 Reader Enabling Customer to Achieve Faster Time to Market