SCM Microsystems, a business unit of Identive Group, Inc., announced the launch of a new high-performance UHF desktop reader designed especially for retail and specialty tracking environments. Sold under SCM’s ARYGON brand, the new AUDR-USB delivers a compact, desktop package for close-range applications such as point-of-sale checkout and on-the-shelf inventory management at an attractive price.

“Passive UHF technology is gaining importance for asset management in high-volume applications such as warehouse inventory management and logistics tracking because of its small form factor and low cost of ownership. In response to demand from systems integrators for a UHF reader suitable for smaller areas and more targeted reads, we have developed a compact desktop UHF reader that offers short-range reading distance,” said Michael Ganzera, vice president business development and marketing for SCM Microsystems. “As the first in a series of planned UHF offerings, this new ARYGON reader is an important addition to our portfolio of RFID products and accessories and supports the latest trends and chip generations for UHF desktop applications.”

Compliant with ISO 18000-6 and the EPC Gen 2 standard for passive UHF RFID, ARYGON AUDR-USB provides excellent price performance for close-range applications. A slim form factor makes it ideal for integration into a variety of environments including tag production, testing and initialization systems. UHF chips supported include NXP Semiconductors’ UCODE and Monza chips from Impinj.