WJ Communications Introduces Next Generation RFID Reader Module

WJ's Next Generation Multi-Protocol UHF RFID Modules Offer

WJ Communications, Inc., a leading designer and supplier of radio frequency (RF) products and solutions for the wireless infrastructure and radio frequency identification (RFID) reader markets, today announced the availability of WJR 7000, the next generation of WJ's state-of-the-art modules, designed to support full 1 watt Gen2 Dense Reader spectrum, fast data rate of 240 KHz, and worldwide operation capability. The WJR 7000 is an engineering breakthrough providing comparable performance to fixed/portal readers but in a module the size of a business card. These next generation modules are targeted for North America, Europe and Asia Pacific (AP)* markets and will enable customers to adapt superior RFID functionality and worldwide UHF capability in handhelds, printers, forklift readers, portal readers, and other mobile devices.

"Building upon our continued success with the MPR product line, we are introducing the next generation WJR modules to meet our customers' needs to provide RFID enabled mobile devices capable of worldwide UHF coverage and best in class performance," said Haresh Patel, SVP of Sales and Marketing at WJ Communications. "Features such as UHF Near Field Compatibility for item level tracking, Gen2 Dense Reader Mode capability at full 1 watt, 240 KHz data rates and worldwide coverage for UHF RFID operation, allows WJ to provide the Industry's leading RFID modules for integration into our customers' mobile devices. These leading-edge products deliver superior range and read/write throughput, which are crucial to Consumer Product Groups (CPGs) and retailers for maximizing ROI."

Product Overview

The 1.0 Watt WJR7000 reader module operates over the North America, Europe and many AP regions UHF frequency band (902-928 MHz) and includes the RF, digital circuitry and embedded firmware required for Class 1 Gen1 ISO18000-6C (UHF Gen2) and ISO 18000-6B international standards. The WJR7000 leverages the ubiquitous PCMCIA Type II package with 3.3V CMOS levels (up to 5V) serial communications and can be operated via the included WJ Graphical User Interface (GUI). The intuitive command set allows for extremely fast development of custom applications via an open source DLL and API support. The WJR 7000 is plug and play compatible with WJ's MPR 7000 module.

By WJ Communications