))) Texas Instruments RFid Systems Offers 13.56 MHz Reader and Card Security Systems for Access Control

))) DALLAS, TX (August 1, 2002)

Texas Instruments Radio Frequency Identification (TI-RFid™) Systems today introduced a new line of 13.56 MHz reader and card security systems for access control. TI's vicinity cards and S6400 Reader series bring a new level of security to the market with 2000-bit programmable memory, unique and secure identification, at a cost comparable to traditional proximity cards. With its global manufacturing capacity, TI also provides quality volume production to meet the industry's growing demand for 13.56 MHz solutions.

TI-RFid™ 13.56 MHz access control cards and readers are compliant with the ISO 15693 vicinity card standard offering security and access control providers increased security and authentication, at-the-door read-write programmability, interoperability across all suppliers and applications, and multiple card reading capability. TI's 13.56 MHZ access control product roadmap also provides a clear and easy technology migration to ISO 14443 standards for emerging stored-value and wireless payment applications.

"As a pioneer in 13.56 MHz technology, TI has deployed more than 180 million tags worldwide in a range of RFID applications, including retail payment and inventory," said Bill Allen, eMarketing manager, Texas Instruments RFID Systems. "We're now bringing our wealth of experience to the security and access control industry."

TI-RFid™'s line of cards and badges provide a unique, factory-programmed ID, which cannot be duplicated, ensuring that no two cards or people are misidentified. With more than 2000 bits of data, the cards hold 50 times more data than traditional 125 kHz solutions. The data is written and stored directly on the card, independent from a host system, allowing employees to carry vital information such as authorization codes, certification or emergency medical histories. TI's cards also provide the capacity for stronger encrypted security and the data capacity to use the ID cards beyond just facility access for other solutions, such as biometrics and wireless financial transactions.

TI's S6400 series readers for access control offer an enhanced read range, faster data transfer rate and compatibility with the RS-485 two-way communications protocol. The read range is 40% longer than traditional systems and allows more people to be processed quickly and accurately, speeding throughput. The 13.56 MHz readers also create a fast and precise multi-card read zone, eliminating read interference common when two or more conventional proximity cards are in the same read field. Compatibility with the RS-485 communications protocol allows data to be read and written to cards so that they can be updated automatically with new information rather than requiring new badges or cards to be issued. The two-piece reader package is easy to install in new or retrofit applications, comes in a variety of sizes, is Wiegand compliant and is available in either a wall plate or mullion option.

For more information, contact TI-RFid™ Systems at 1-888-937-6536 or visit their Web site at www.ti-rfid.com.