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Good news for those using NAVI or taking self-guided museum or walking tours

Posted on 2 August 2010 | Comments Off

The AT90RF135602 definitely needs a nickname. Even in 8-point type it’s too big a title for the world’s smallest RFID reader!

AT90RF135602 see what I mean? is the latest RFID collaboration of California-based Atmel and UK-based Innovision Research & Technology. This single chip RFID reader is a mere 12mm by 12mm by 2mm. For those of you who like to travel ultra-light, check out the scaled down 6mm by 8mm by 1.5mm version.

The AT90RF135602 reads and writes to 13.56 MHz RFID tags and smart labels, is optimised for a 2.8V battery operation, and is compliant to ISO/IEC 14443-A parts 2 & 3, making it especially suited for small, battery-powered handheld devices.

I can see how this smaller-than-dime-sized RFID reader may be helpful for NAVI Navigation Assistance for the Visually Impaired and other handheld applications. Smaller readers make handheld devices less obtrusive and more comfortable to carry. Good news for those using NAVI or taking self-guided museum or walking tours.

Read more: rfid at90rf135602 smallest rfid reader « Asietude.

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