ASIC-based tag platform.AXCESS Inc. of Dallas has developed an Application Specific Integrated Circuit integrated circuit (IC), electronic circuit built on a semiconductor substrate, usually one of single-crystal silicon. The circuit, often called a chip, is packaged in a hermetically sealed case or a nonhermetic plastic capsule, with leads extending from it for (ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit) Pronounced "a-sick." A chip that is custom designed for a specific application rather than a general-purpose chip such as a microprocessor. ) that forms the basis for a new design platform for its ActiveTag product line. It is being incorporated into the company's RFID tags An electronic identification device that is made up of a chip and antenna. For reusable applications, it is typically embedded in a plastic housing, and for tracking shipments, it is usually part of a "smart" packaging label. for locating, tracking, and monitoring people, assets, and vehicles. More features are available in the new platform, including smaller size, fewer components, more interfaces, and lower power consumption. Initial tag designs are targeted at corporate IT, healthcare, and data center markets. New tag designs help monitor and track equipment, with up to five discrete I/O ports (1) (Input/Output port) A pathway into and out of the computer. See port. (2) (Input/Output port) In a PC, an address used for input or output. See PC I/O addressing. that can be implemented to provide instant notification of operational parameters, such as on/off, fluid level, and temperature. |
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