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Fingerprint Cards has released two new complete stand-alone biometric subsystems, the FPC-AM (area module) and FPC-SM (swipe module).
With measurements of only 40 x 23 and 32 x 23mm the modules are well suited for integration into almost any type of product.
The flexible mounting technology together with the easy-to-integrate serial command interface drastically reduces time-to-market for product developers wanting to use biometric technology.
The modules feature the rugged fingerprint sensors, FPC1031B or FPC1011C with their superior thick protective coating, which prevents the user from touching the sensor chip surface.
The coating also protects the sensor against ESD well above 15kV as well as for extreme wear and tear.
The sensor has an acknowledged very high image quality that uses all 256 gray scale values in each pixel.
The module can easily be built in to any application and be controlled by a host processor sending simple commands for enrolment and verification via a serial interface.
Fingerprint templates are automatically created and stored by the module in its internal memory.
The module can easily be used together with external storage of fingerprint templates from central databases, smart cards, portable Flash memories etc.
The modules can be connected to a motherboard via a board-to-board connector or by using a standard ribbon cable.
Manufacturers of door locks, time and attendance systems, personal safes etc will now be able to integrate biometrics-enabled authentication technology without any extensive biometric knowledge and in a much shorter timeframe then ever before and at the same time take advantage of Fingerprint Cards continuously development of the solutions.
For prospective users wishing to try the technology, both the modules are available in a test and development package.
The kits comprise one FPC-AM or FPC-SM together with one development board, which can be hooked up to a PC via a serial cable.
The test and development package also comes with a Windows program helping designers to examine all possible commands available for the modules.
Development kits for FPC-AM and FPC-SM are available at US $350.  

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