AuthenTec Biometric Fingerprint Sensor Ranked Number One in Usability; Electronic Engineering Times review rates EntrePad AES2510 #1.

MELBOURNE, Fla. -- AuthenTec, Inc.'s newest biometric fingerprint sensor for the wireless market --the EntrePad(R) AES2510 - was ranked number one in usability in a recent "Ultimate Products" review. The sensor was rated based on feedback from Electronic Engineering Times' readers.

AuthenTec, the recognized number one semiconductor provider of fingerprint sensors to the global market, introduced the EntrePad AES2510 in June, making it the first sensor to provide full graphical cursor navigation for cell phones. It has already been designed into several cell phones -- one of which has already been introduced, with several more planned over the next few months.

"The AES2510 touts several key innovations, including a low CPU load threshold, integrated navigation capability and the elimination of a companion-chip commonly used in existing fingerprint authentication solutions for cell phones," wrote Gina Roos of EE Times' eeProductCenter. The full review is available at www.eeproductcenter.com/passives/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=22100509

The EntrePad AES2510's graphical cursor navigation is a technological advancement for cell phone navigation devices, many of which provide only four-way or eight-way navigation. The sensor provides multi-directional navigation, providing a more user-friendly experience within the size constraints of a cell phone. The master-mode SPI interface and navigation-packet timing technology introduced by the EntrePad AES2510 eliminates a majority of host-processor intervention for image capture and navigation, and at less cost than competitive products, because it requires no companion-chip. The sensor requires only a half-second for authentication, whereas older technology continues to interrupt processing as it communicates with the host.

"Security has become an important issue as wireless phones add advanced features and mobile banking and commerce capabilities," said Scott Moody, president and CEO of AuthenTec. "We designed the EntrePad AES2510 to provide the most convenient form of personal security for cell phones and a wide range of other devices. Combining full navigation in the same small device opens up new possibilities for cell phone manufacturers and service providers, such as mobile gaming."

About the EntrePad AES25xx Family

The EntrePad AES25xx family sets new standards for being the smallest, most advanced and lowest cost fingerprint slide sensors in the biometrics industry. The AES25xx's ultra-small package is optimized to ease the design challenges of today's mobile devices and other small form-factor products. The AES25xx provides convenient security for: physical devices; sensitive information such as personal and professional data; password replacement for Web and network login; and mobile commerce transactions

About AuthenTec, Inc.

With three million sensors deployed worldwide, AuthenTec is the recognized number one semiconductor provider of fingerprint sensors to the PC, wireless, PDA, access control and automotive markets. AuthenTec's FingerLoc(R) and EntrePad(R) product families utilize the company's patented TruePrint(R) technology, the first technology to make fingerprint biometrics viable for mass-market adoption. AuthenTec is a two-time AO100 Top Private Global Company, as well as a repeat winner of Frost & Sullivan's Market Leadership Award. The company's network of partners, solution providers and customers include; Analog Devices, APC, Bioscrypt, Computer Associates, Delphi, Fellowes, IBM, LGE, Microsoft, Motion Computing, Precise Biometrics, Samsung, Saflink, SCM Microsystems, Targus and Texas Instruments. Privately funded, investors in AuthenTec include The Carlyle Group, Sierra Ventures, TI, Harris Corporation, the China Development Bank, and others. For more information, visit www.authentec.com. All trademarks or registered trademarks are the property of the respective holders.

Note: A photograph of the EntrePad AES2510 is available upon request.