October 31, 2001
AuthenTec, the leader in advanced biometric semiconductor technology, today announced its new EntrePad(TM) AES3500, a fingerprint sensor specially designed to enhance personal security in the mobile PC, wireless and PDA markets.
With a sensor array only 6.5mm x 6.5mm square, the EntrePad is by far the smallest touch-and-go biometric device available today. Its small size and low power operation meets the requirements for small battery operated consumer devices. Now laptops, cell phones, PDAs, handheld devices and other mobile electronics can have the advantage of superior security and convenience.
"The size and technical sophistication of the newest EntrePad sensor sets the standard for fingerprint biometrics, and will drive adoption of biometric security for everyday products," stated Scott Moody, President and CEO of AuthenTec. "The AES3500 is truly a revolutionary product, combining convenience, security, reliability and low cost all in one very small package. This newest product addition continues to strengthen our leadership position in this market."
The EntrePad AES3500 is based on AuthenTec's patented subsurface TruePrint(TM) technology, which allows fingerprints to be read below the surface of the skin, thereby eliminating any acquisition or recognition failures relating to contamination such as dirt, grime, dry skin or excessive moisture - issues that are problematic with surface imaging fingerprint sensors.
The EntrePad AES3500 is compatible with most operating systems used on consumer devices, including Microsoft Windows 98(R), ME(R), NT(R) v4.0, 2000(R), XP(R), and Symbian(R) with future plans for Palm OS(R) and Windows CE.
The AES3500's Select-a-bus architecture allows easy glueless integration into new designs. The on-chip interfaces include USB, 8 bit parallel, serial, and both synchronous and asynchronous serial.
"Size limited devices such as PDA's and cellular phones have more demanding requirements than traditional applications," said Samir Nanavati, partner at International Biometric Group, a New York City based consulting and integration firm. "High power consumption has been one of the most difficult technological challenges limiting the widespread integration of finger-scan biometrics into mobile and wireless devices."
AuthenTec will demonstrate the EntrePad AES3500 at COMDEX, November 12-16, at booth L1273. The Company will also showcase its first customer for the AES3500 at the show.
Selective sampling and TEKs (Technical Evaluation Kits) are available immediately, along with preliminary reference designs for USB and asynchronous serial interfaces. Volume availability is scheduled for Q2'02 with prices under $10.00 for 500,000 unit orders. All inquiries should be directed to Jeff Lee at AuthenTec at (321) 308-1300.
Technical Features
Sensing Array
- TruePrint Subsurface Imaging Technology
- Unequaled "Ability to Acquire"
- 128 X 128 pixels; 500ppi
- 6.5mm X 6.5mm array
Operating Conditions
- 2.7V - 3.6V
- -20C - 70C
Power
- Averaged Power dissipation at 3.3Vdc
- 6.6 mW Imaging
- 66 micron W Standby
Packaging
- 100 LQFP; 14mm X 14mm X 1.4mm
- Robust scratch and impact resistant greater than 40000 psi
- Rub-resistant to greater than 1M rubs
- Impervious to Contamination
Standard Interfaces
- Select-a-bus Architecture
- USB 2.0
- 8 bit Parallel
- Synchronous Serial
- Asynchronous Serial
Technology
- Standard 0.35u 3 level metal mixed signal CMOS process
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