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ODIN Technologies has published its much-anticipated 'Generation 2 RFID Reader Benchmark' report, sponsored by Unisys, presenting a detailed analysis of eight of the leading EPC (Electronic Product Code) compliant Generation 2 RFID readers.
The benchmark was developed to provide end users with objective insight into how well readers actually work in the field and what criteria should be evaluated when making reader selection decisions. The Benchmark provides a scientific and objective comparison of how Gen 2 RFID readers work in common use cases such as dock doors, conveyors and stretch wrappers and provides detailed insight into which readers simply work best.
According to ODIN Technologies' president and CEO, Patrick J. Sweeney II, "Not all Gen 2 readers are alike. The ODIN Gen 2 RFID Reader Benchmark cuts through vendor hype and compares readers side by side leveraging scientific methods and the physics of RFID. The benchmark was designed for end users, to help them save time and cost in their reader selection process."
Report contents
The report contains industry analysis, performance testing related to distance, power output, receive sensitivity, interference rejection / dense reader mode, and time to read tag population.
It also contains use case tests replicating multiple dock doors, conveyors and stretch wrappers are also included. In providing up-to-date industry analysis, ODIN also reviews industry news such as the recent acquisition of SAMSys by Sirit, AWID's product recall, and Wal-Mart and Albertsons' recent Gen 2 reader selections.
Makers and models
The full report includes Gen 2 RFID readers from seven manufacturers: Alien Technology, Impinj, Intermec, OMRON, SAMSys (now Sirit), Symbol and ThingMagic. ODIN used the firmware and testing utilities recommended by the manufacturers and conducted the testing at the ODIN Labs in Dulles, Virginia, USA. AWID's results were, however, removed from the data tables due to its recent product recall.
The specific readers in the report include the Alien ALR 9800, Impinj Speedway, Intermec IF5, OMRON V740, SAMSys MP 9320, Symbol XR400, and ThingMagic Mercury 4.
The benchmark report is available for download from the ODIN Technologies Store online - click here.
Source: ODIN Technologies
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