This article describes Atmel’s FingerChip technology for electronic fingerprint sensing that

combines the advantages of small size, low cost, high accuracy, zero maintenance, low energy

consumption and portability. This technology has applications in a wide range of fixed and

portable secured devices including access control systems, cash terminals, public transport, PCs,

PDAs, Smart Card readers and motor vehicles. It can be used in almost any situation where

rapid, reliable and accurate identification or authentication of an individual is required.-Atmel's FingerChi Health technology for electronic fingerprint sensi Vi that combines the advantages of small size, low cost, high accuracy, zero maintenance, low energy consumption and portability. This t echnology has applications in a wide range of fi xed and portable devices including secured d' ess control systems, cash terminals, public transport, PCs, PDAs, Smart Card readers and motor vehicles. It can be used in almost any situation where rapid, reliable and accurate identification or authe ntication of an individual is required.