[February 14, 2011] Norsat International Introduces Line of RFID Products Tweet Feb 14, 2011 (Close-Up Media via COMTEX) -- Norsat International Inc., a provider of broadband communications solutions, has announced that its Microwave Business Unit will now offer RFID on-metal tags and readers as part of its microwave components product line. The Norsat RFID tag can be read when adhered to metal surfaces, and offers a compact, light weight and economical method for tracking and monitoring assets such as vehicles, baggage, products and inventory. Norsat reported that its RFID reader provides an automated solution for ensuring product security and managing inventory and product warranty. The RFID reader is available in a desktop option as well as a bay door option to provide maximum flexibility to users. Dr. Amiee Chan, Norsat's President and CEO said, "We believe offering RFID products to our customers will act as a perfect complement to our microwave components division. We continue to listen to our customers and many expressed that asset tracking has become more of a necessity among end users. As a result, we have reacted quickly to offer RFID products in conjunction with our microwave components product line, which we believe will help us grow sales as well as retain our forefront position as an industry leader in the microwave components space." Norsat debuted this new line of products at CABSAT MENA 2011 on Feb. 8, at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre. Now in its 17th year, CABSAT MENA is an event for the Digital Media industry. The Company said that the show serves broadcasters, commercial entities, telecoms operators, government, NGO's, the military amongst others. The show is combined with Satellite MENA and last year 8,837 participants attended from 104 countries with 11 national pavilions in 2010. Norsat RFID readers are compatible with EPC Class 1, Gen 1, ISO-18000-6C, ISO 18000-6B, Ucode EPC 1.19 (256 bits), and EM IPX protocols, and RFID tags use ISO-18000-6C protocol. Norsat's RFID tag offers 512 bits of memory and a read range of 1.5m (100 percent read). Norsat noted that RFID readers are available in 902 to 928MHz, and feature a RS-232 (baud rate 9600 to 115000) or USB interface. The desktop RFID reader is available in a rugged 5 inch by 3 inch package for portable use within a facility. The bay door RFID reader is available in a 16 inch round package and can be mounted by a warehouse bay door to track all tagged products that enter or exit the facility. Norsat International is a provider of broadband communication solutions that enable the transmission of data, audio and video in remote and austere environments. More Information: www.norsat.com ((Comments on this story may be sent to [email protected])) [ Back To TMCnet.com's Homepage ]