(Click for larger image)According to WJ, the WJM3000 provides a full 1 Watt (+30dBm) of RF output power, supports RFID "Dense Reader Mode" (DRM), and can transfer data at up to 240 KHz. It also implements power management, making it well suited for applications such as forklift, handheld, and portal readers, as well as for use within printers, POS (point of sale) equipment, and other mobile device applications.
For evaluation purposes, the module can be operated using WJ's graphical demo software. Additionally, according to the company, an "intuitive" command set enables rapid development of custom applications for the module, aided by an available open-source DLL and API (application programming interface).
The company says it has already been sampling the WJM3000 to strategic customers since December, and that the "feedback from [these] customers has been overwhelmingly positive in regards to small form factor and read range. Additionally, the ability to read and write to RFID tags at 240 KHz was valued as an excellent feature enabling higher throughput and longer read/write range capability."
WJ VP of engineering Morteza Saidi added, "WJ is on a path to revolutionize the RFID industry and further establish its leadership position by offering industry's first Gen2 reader chipset. More modules based on WJ's reader chipset will be introduced in 2007, setting the industry's benchmark for size, cost, and performance to maximize ROI for customers."
AvailabilityThe WJM3000 is expected to ship in Q1. Pricing was not disclosed.
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