Communication Interface | Office, POS systems, access control | Industry: USB 2.0 (480 Mbps) Our Base: USB 3.0 (5 Gbps ▲) Our Advanced: USB 3.2 (10 Gbps ▲▲) | Advanced: 10x faster than industry (e.g., 0.5 sec card read vs 2 sec) Base: 10x faster than industry | Advanced: Higher power draw; Base: Requires newer USB ports |
Smart Card Compatibility | Healthcare, banking, government | Industry: ISO/IEC 7816 (contact only) Base: ISO/IEC 14443 (contactless ▲) Advanced: Dual interface (contact/contactless ▲▲) | Advanced: Supports both card types, reducing hardware redundancy | Base: Incompatible with legacy systems; Advanced: Costlier than industry-standard readers |
Frequency Support | Industrial IoT, wireless connectivity | Industry: Single frequency (e.g., 125 kHz) Base: 2 frequencies (125/134 kHz ▲) Advanced: 3 frequencies (incl. 2400 MHz ▲▲) | Advanced: Mitigates interference in crowded RF environments (e.g., factories) | Advanced: Requires expert setup; Base: Limited to mid-range frequencies |
Power Options | Mobile devices, battery-powered systems | Industry: Fixed 5V input Base: Dual 3.3V/5V ▲ Advanced: 3V–5V adjustable ▲▲ | Advanced: Works with solar-powered or low-voltage setups (e.g., field operations) | Advanced: Slightly bulkier design; Base: Less flexible than industry standards |
Security Features | Secure transactions, data protection | Industry: AES-128 (basic encryption) Base: AES-256 ▲ Advanced: AES-256 + FIPS 140-2 ▲▲ | Advanced: Meets government-grade security (e.g., defense/finance sectors) | Advanced: 30% higher cost; Base: Vulnerable to mid-tier cyberattacks |
Portability/Design | Field operations, portable devices | Industry: Bulkier, standalone units (50mm thickness) Base: Slim (20mm ▲) Advanced: Compact (15mm + matte finish ▲▲) | Advanced: Fits in pocket-sized devices (e.g., handheld POS systems) | Base: Less durable than industry models; Advanced: Fragile compared to ruggedized alternatives |