Are you an operations manager needing to find an authentication solution for your company’s clean-room or factory floor?

While the office maintains an average temperature thanks to the trusty thermostat, a factory’s temperature tends to fluctuate depending on the weather outside considering the many openings. A laboratory tends to see both extremes of hot and cold depending on the types of research being done (phase changes, chemical reactions and different types of equipment such as incubators or chemical fume hoods).

Let’s say that you manufacture semiconductors for large OEMs (Dell, HP or Lenovo) in the PC hardware business. Given the current climate with semiconductor shortages amid all types of industries from automotive to gaming, there certainly is a demand for these processors and with high demand comes a rise in prices that people are willing to pay. All of a sudden, those processors are starting to look like a worthwhile steal.

With this in mind, you not only need a smart card reader that can tolerate a wide range of temperatures for operation and storage. But, you also need one that will secure both your physical and digital assets.

The Identiv 3700 IG is just the smart card reader that can solve your problems!

To prevent the theft of these semiconductors from both inside and outside parties, it would be wise to adopt an authentication system for your employees. With a wide support of contactless smart card types such as the MIFARE family along with FeliCa, Calypso, CD21 and even NFC Tag Types 1-4, you certainly have a wide array of compatible smart cards to choose from. If you already have a system in place, you should have little trouble trying to integrate the 3700 IG into it. With NFC support, you will be able to enhance your existing system with a new and progressive technology which includes applications such as process automation and product authentication. The 3700 IG supports multiple NFC form factors such as your NFC-compatible smart phone, tokens ( Identiv uTrust FIDO 2 Security Key ) and ID-1 cards (typical smart card size). Pique your curiosity into NFC with our introductory blog – “How to SAVE TIME and Make Your Life EASIER with NFC Tags!”

An existing system based off the Windows OS will certainly not run through any trouble during set-up. With Plug-and-Play support, the Identiv 3700 IG will automatically be recognized by Windows. If you use other operating systems such as macOS 10.x or 11.x and Linux 2.x or higher for both (32 and 64-bit editions) then you are also supported. Android 8.0 (Oreo) users can also plug in this smart card reader via USB OTG (On-the-Go) or pair it through NFC.

The Identiv 3700 IG supports a wide range of applications such as Windows login, VPN login along with document and email signing. If you are interested in Windows login or other authentication schemes for your factory or laboratory setting, HID Digital Persona will be just the fit.

Not only is this device quite secure, it is prepared to stay clean especially in working environments where it is necessary to avoid any dust or grime which is the case for manufacturing semiconductors to pharmaceutical drugs. That is why the tough, polished exterior with its ultrasonic welded seams ensures that it will stay clean and not be the desk’s dust magnet. Not only that, it is expected to last for around 10 million hours before any issues start to appear. Meaning, you won’t need a new smart card reader for almost 50 years . Don’t quote us on that though! We are talking averages here!

We know that laboratory and factory environments have a wide range of temperatures, so this smart card reader was made to withstand operating temperatures at freezing, 32 F upwards to 140 F, which is higher than record temperature on Earth, 133 F in Death Valley ! So, feel free to crank up the heat on this reader. As for storage temperatures, it becomes even more amazing! With the ability to withstand -13 F to 185 F, that cold cabinet in your laboratory near the cell cultures’ freezer will not even phase this reader.

It is an extremely fast device with data transfer speeds up to 848 Kbps depending on the smart card that you use. It is powered via USB 2.0 Full Speed (commonly known as USB 1.1) Why USB 1.1, you might ask? It needs less power to operate and has less data packages because of the typical smart card memory sizes. With a very long 1.5 meter or nearly 5-foot cable, you should be able to stretch this smart card reader out over long distances. It will be the perfect length for those laboratory tables or factory workstations.

The Identiv 3700 IG has wide smart card and operating system compliance, a tough and easy-to-clean interior/exterior and can withstand intense temperatures.

So, whether you are in charge of purchasing equipment for your company’s research operations or have factory space under your belt, the Identiv 3700 IG is the perfect fit to outlast the rough conditions that these environments face from bone-cold countertop freezers to blazing hot torches. Take a look at this sleek and rugged device on our website if you are ready to secure your physical and digital assets – Identiv uTrust 3700 IG USB 2.0 Type-A Contactless Smart Card Reader.