STMicroelectronics has announced strengthening of its position in the Near-Field Communication (NFC) market by extending user's ability to read, write and transfer information on ST's dual-interface Memory to a broad range of industrial and consumer applications.
ST's M24LR64 wireless memory has the unique ability to transmit and receive information from the heart of an application to a smartphone containing NFC technology or to an industrial RFID (Radio-Frequency Identification) reader, allowing for transactions, data exchange, object identification and tracking to occur rapidly. A new App called Dual EE, which operates on the Android operating system, delivers full compatibility with ST's M24LR64 wireless memory. The app connects an NFC-enabled smartphone to a prototype temperature recorder featuring ST's unique M24LR64 wireless memory and demonstrates data transfer and storage. These capabilities are easily transferable to a broad range of products, including medical devices, home appliances, consumer electronic products and meters. The dual-interface EEPROM and Android app together provide a launch pad for consumer-tech innovations offering users new types of benefits via NFC. The memory can also operate with RFID equipment used in the supply chain.
M24LR64 is available now priced at $0.72 for 1000 units. Alternative pricing options are available for larger quantities. ST plans to introduce additional members of its dual-interface EEPROM family in the fourth quarter of 2011.
