Intel rolls low-cost RFID reader chip

March 7, 2007

Wirelessnetdesignline.com A startup nurtured as part of Intel Capital has announced a low-cost integratedRFIDreader chip for the UHF band. The sub-$40 cost, 8x8 milimeter size and 1.5 watt power consumption of the R1000chipcould enable a new class of portable readers, but it's unclear whether the long anticipated ramp of this sector will be based on UHF devices, analysts said.