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iDTRONIC to bring full UHF line to RFID World

Thursday, August 28, 2008

iDTRONIC will exhibit its complete and expanded UHF range of products, including UHF reader/writers, UHF antennas and a variety of UHF tags, at RFID World in Las Vegas next month. Among the devices on display will be the premier of the company’s new UHF USB Stick, the first UHF reader to meet the market’s requirements for the form factor.


The UHF USB stick, featuring a light weight, compact design, and robust ABS housing, is intended for use with USB-equipped terminals and laptops. The stick reader is designed for logistics management, track–and-trace, distribution systems, and inventory control functions.

Also on display will be the recently introduced CF UHF RFID Reader, a lightweight reader with efficient power usage and a read distance of up to 50 cm.

RFID World 2008 will take place September 8-10 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. [end] 

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