Press Release: GAO Recommends Its UHF GenTop™ Standalone RFID Reader/Writer - Electronics Design, Strategy, News

GAO Recommends Its UHF GenTop™ Standalone RFID Reader/Writer - GAO RFID Inc.

(Product Announcements, 25/11/2008)

Toronto, Canada - GAO RFID Inc. (www.GAORIFD.com) offers an exceptional UHF Standalone RFID Reader/Writer designed for the desktop – the GenTop™ (GAO 236004). The RFID reader/writer communicates through and is powered by a USB connection from your PC or laptop. This RFID Reader/Writer supports both EPC Class1 GEN 1 and GEN 2 protocols operating in the UHF 860-960MHz band, supporting both North America and the EU. The RFID GenTop™ RFID Reader/Writer is an excellent tool to aid in testing and validating applications designed for use in RFID enabled environments. It makes it easy for a small to medium size business to handle anything from meeting government mandates to investigating the potential of RFID labeling for the supply chain. GAO’s UHF Gen Top Standalone RFID Reader/Writer offers the following features: • Small Size • Low Power unit • Uses patented Radio Technology • Supports Gen2 Tag • Powered and operated on standard USB port • Comes with .Net SDK and demo application Specifications for UHF Gen Top Standalone RFID Reader/Writer: Transponder Compatibility: EPC Class1 GEN1 and GEN2 Communications Interface: USB interface Power requirements: Power supplied by USB, 500mW maximum output power Dimensions: 4.5 * 4.5 * 2.0 in (114.3 * 114.3 * 50.8mm) Frequency: 865MHz to 868MHz (UHF-Ultra High Frequency). Power: 30dBm, 4W EIRP Read Writer Distance: 0 to 4in Technical Certificates: ETSI, CE, FCC/EPC Gen2 Certification, ISO/IEC 18000-6C Weight: 7.7-oz (220g) Operating Specifications: Operating Temperature: -20ºC to 50ºC (-4ºF to 122ºF) Storage Temperature: -40ºC to 80ºC (-40ºF to 176ºF) Waterproof and Dustproof: IP40 Operating Temperature: -20ºC to 50ºC (-4ºF to 122ºF) Humidity: 5% to 80% non-condensing Antenna Compatibility: Built in Additional Feature: Optical sensor for label identification activates automatic reader functions For more information about this UHF GenTop™ Standalone RFID Reader/Writer, please visit at http://www.gaorfid.com About GAO RFID Inc. GAO RFID Inc. is a leading provider of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) hardware and solutions to end users worldwide. GAO RFID combines best of breed with low cost RFID readers, RFID tags and enabling-RFID software. We have a wide variety of RFID readers, tags and antennas in all the RFID technologies, Low Frequency (LF), High Frequency (HF), Ultra High Frequency (UHF, Gen 2) as well as Active and Semi-Passive. GAO RFID’s products and services are easily customized for use in Asset Tracking, Health care, Supply Chain & Logistics, Event Management, Access Control, Livestock Tracking, Inventory Control & Management, Field Service, Maintenance and Document Authentication. For more information please visit http://www.GAORFID.com For any media queries: Director of Marketing, 416-292-0038 ext 238 marketing@GAORFID.com GAO RFID Inc. is a member of GAO Group, which also includes: GAO RFID Inc.: www.GAORFID.com GAO Tek Inc.: www.GAOTek.com GAO Research Inc.: www.GAOResearch.com WowGao Inc.: www.WowGao.com GAO RFID Asset Tracking Inc.: www.GAORFIDAssetTracking.com GAO Embedded Inc.: www.GAOEmbedded.com GAO Instruments Inc.: www.GAOInstruments.com GAO Comm Inc.: www.GAOComm.com GAO Fiber Optics Inc.: www.GAOFiberOptics.com