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GAO launches reader/writer with built-in antenna

Thursday, March 12, 2009

GAO RFID Inc. has introduced a new reader/writer, this one with a built-in antenna. The integrated Gen 2 reader is designed for applications including warehousing, parking, distribution, and harsh manufacturing or processing environments.

The new device (GAO product number GAO216002) offers selectable tag identifying modes with a timer and external and software triggers. It operates in the 860MHz to 960MHz frequency band. [end] 

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