SUNNYVALE, Calif., March 12, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Trimble (NASDAQ:
TRMB) introduced today the latest embedded UHF RFID module in its
ThingMagic® Mercury®6e series—the ThingMagic Nano. The new module
joins the M6e, Micro and Micro-LTE in offering customers the widest
range of options for adding UHF RFID into a product or solution.
The Mercury6e series now offers reader modules in several
configurations, allowing customers to develop a variety of
applications ranging from high performance to small form factor,
depending on their specific needs. In addition, customers who have
already developed a solution using a module in the M6e series can
take advantage of ThingMagic's universal API when developing a new
reader with the ThingMagic Nano.
"One advantage of using the M6e series of modules in an RFID
solution is that the API works across all of the modules and our
finished readers," said David Emma,
vice president of sales, marketing and engineering of ThingMagic.
"This means that a customer can design different types of readers
for different uses within the same RFID solution. Because the API
is universal, once the customer writes the software it is
extensible throughout all the modules. Customers can build a
handheld device, a fixed reader or other RFID device using
different modules to suit their needs without having to re-write
the software for each individual reader."
ThingMagic Nano is the smallest form factor module available to
customers in the M6e series. With its very low power consumption,
the module offers a wide RF output range that is important for the
read/write requirements for battery-operated RFID-enabled printers,
tag commissioning stations, product authentication and access
control readers. The module's low cost makes it a viable option for
customers seeking to develop a reader that is cost efficient yet
reliable. ThingMagic's extensive development experience in chip
design and depth of RFID knowledge delivers valuable, real-world
features and give customers an advanced set of tools to develop
innovative RFID-based solutions.
"The ThingMagic Nano is the newest module that we have designed
into our products and it is an excellent UHF RFID solution," said
Ramir De Porrata-Doria, CEO of Keonn
Technologies. "The performance for such a small form factor is
ideal and we love the flexibility of the solution. Because we have
designed other products with ThingMagic's M6e series modules, the
transition to build in this new, smaller module was seamless and
enables us to expand our portfolio to include smaller readers."
Keonn Technologies is a manufacturer of RFID-based systems and
components for a broad range of industries, including retail,
healthcare, libraries and logistics.
A Commitment to Performance and Ease-of-Use
In addition to the new ThingMagic Nano, the ThingMagic Mercury6e
series includes the M6e, the Micro and the Micro-LTE. The 4-port
M6e offers performance to meet the requirements of the most
demanding fixed position multi-antenna reader application,
delivering the highest read rate and RF power. The M6e transmits up
to +31.5 dBm and can read more than 750 tags/second. The 2-port
Micro and Micro-LTE delivers the form factor, efficiency, RF power
and flexibility needed to embed UHF RFID in portable or handheld
applications. The Micro reads more than 750 tags/second and the
Micro-LTE is optimized for applications with small tag populations
that require a read rate of no more than 50 tags/second. Both have
an RF power output range of -5 to +30 dBm. In addition, adjustable
power consumption settings of the Micro and Micro-LTE provide
extended battery life for handheld readers and other mobile
devices. The ThingMagic Nano has an RF power output for read/write
levels from 0 dBm to 27 dBm. It reads up to 10 feet with a tag read
rate of up to 200 tags/second. Nano has a very small form factor
and measures just 22 L x 26 W x 3.0 mm H, which is approximately
the size of a postage stamp.
Development tools available with all ThingMagic RFID modules
include: the ThingMagic Universal Reader Assistant utility
used to initialize readers and perform common tasks such as
selecting application specific performance settings; the Mercury
API Software Development Kit (SDK) with sample applications and
source code to help developers get started demonstrating and
developing functionality; and a full hardware development kit for
rapid prototyping. Also available is the Mercury xPRESS Sensor Hub,
a flexible development platform designed to enable customers to
rapidly create cost effective finished reader products.
Pricing and Availability
ThingMagic Nano is expected to be available in the second
quarter of 2015. For information on new pricing and volume
discounts, contact ThingMagic sales at: sales@thingmagic.com or
+1-866-833-4069. International dialers call +1 617-499-4090.
About Trimble's ThingMagic Division
Trimble's ThingMagic Division is a leading provider of UHF RFID
reader engines, development platforms and design services for a
wide range of applications. ThingMagic develops products for
demanding high-volume applications and provides consulting and
design services to create solutions for challenging applications.
ThingMagic's customers include some of the world's largest
industrial automation firms, manufacturers, automotive companies,
retailers and consumer companies. Located in Woburn, Massachusetts, the ThingMagic business
was founded in 2000 by a group of visionary PhD graduates from
Massachusetts Institute of Technology's
Media Lab. ThingMagic is "The Engine in RFID™".
For more information, visit: www.thingmagic.com.
About Trimble
Trimble applies technology to make field and mobile workers in
businesses and government significantly more productive. Solutions
are focused on applications requiring position or
location—including surveying, construction, agriculture, fleet and
asset management, public safety and mapping. In addition to
utilizing positioning technologies, such as GPS, lasers and optics,
Trimble solutions may include software content specific to the
needs of the user. Wireless technologies are utilized to deliver
the solution to the user and to ensure a tight coupling of the
field and the back office. Founded in 1978, Trimble is
headquartered in Sunnyvale,
Calif.
For more information, visit: www.trimble.com.
GTRMB
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