The U.are.U 4000 is a USB fingerprint reader designed for use with DigitalPersona® business and developer software.

The user simply places a finger on the glowing reader window, and the device quickly and automatically captures the fingerprint image. On-board electronics calibrate the device and encrypt the image data before sending it over the USB interface.

DigitalPersona products utilize optical fingerprint scanning technology for superior image quality and product reliability. The U.are.U 4000 Reader and DigitalPersona recognition software have an unmatched ability to recognize even the most difficult fingerprints.

Applications

• Desktop PC security
• Mobile PCs
• Custom applications
• Home and Office Use

Features

• Small form factor
• Excellent image quality
• Encrypted image data
• Latent print rejection
• Counterfeit image rejection
• Rotation invariant
• Rugged
• Works well with dry, moist, or rough fingerprints
• Challenge response link
• Compatible with DigitalPersona applications
• Drivers support Windows XP, 2000, Me, NT 4.0 and 98

Specifications

• Pixel resolution: 512 dpi (average x,y over the field)
• Image capture area:
   • 14.6 mm (nominal width at center)
   • 18.1 mm (nominal length)
• 8-bit grayscale (256 levels of gray)
• Reader size: approx. 79 mm x 49 mm x 19 mm
• Compatible with USB specifications 1.0, 1.1, 2.0

Ratings

• Supply Voltage: 5.0V +/- .25V supplied by USB
• Supply Current – scanning: 170 mA (typ.)
• Supply Current – idle mode: 120 mA (typ.)
• Supply Current – suspend mode: 2 mA (max.)
• ESD Susceptibility: >15 KV
• Temperature, Operating: 5° - 35° C
• Humidity, Operating: 20% - 80% non-condensing
• Temperature, Storage: -10° - 60° C
• Humidity, Storage: 20% - 90% non-condensing
• Image data: 8-bit grayscale
• Standards Compliance: FCC Class B, CE, VCCI, MIC