TCS5 TouchStrip® Fingerprint Sensor

The most advanced fingerprint sensor

The TCS5, UPEK's 5th generation fingerprint sensor, is the most advanced silicon fingerprint sensor available today; designed to enable adoption of fingerprint biometrics across product lines from security-focused enterprise to convenience-oriented consumer products.

HD3D™ Sensing
The TCS5 improves on 10 years of R&D that has produced proprietary technology based on over 40 patents.

Live Layer Sensing – senses both the surface and the subsurface, or "live layer", of the skin.

Capacitive Sensing – measures feedback capacitance determined by the presence of 3-D ridges and valleys of a fingerprint.

Active Pixel (vs. Passive Pixel) – Each pixel has its own amplifier for a stronger signal to deliver a crisper image.

Large Image Area - 144 pixel-wide sensor scans a larger finger area than competing swipe sensors.

Dual Plate (vs. Single Plate) – Each pixel contains a transmitter and receiver for greater sensitivity and more detailed images.

Tri-Mode Sensing (vs. Single mode sensing) – HD3D Sensing utilizes three modes of sensing - DC, AC, and differential AC - to sense a wider range of fingerprints under a wider range of conditions.

High Biometric Performance High definition sensing enables high biometric performance, a measure of reliability. The TCS5 delivers improved biometric performance, meaning lower false rejects AND false accepts. At the High Security Level, the False Accept Rate is 0.0007%, or ~1 in 1.4 million.

Easy-to-use Low False Reject Rate & Zero Failure to Enroll Rate – Works for virtually anyone in any condition – old and young, big and small, dry and wet, etc. Skew adjustment – Compensates for variability in individual’s swiping technique. Fast Finger Detect (<2ms) - less delay means less of the fingerprint image is missed, translating into less false rejects.

Secure Low False Accept Rate – Prevents unauthorized access Hybrid Minutiae/Pattern algorithm – UPEK algorithms extract unique features to create a template and discard the fingerprint image to preserve privacy. It is not possible to recreate a fingerprint image from the template data. Anti-spoofing - 3rd generation anti-spoofing technology, including sensing for live properties of a finger, counters attempts to fool the sensor with a fake fingerprint.

Introducing TouchLight™

Integrated LED Technology for TouchStrip Fingerprint Sensors

Touch-based interfaces are reinventing the computing user experience, and fingerprint sensors offer the smarts to actually recognize unique individuals.

Now users can get immediate, intuitive feedback from the fingerprint sensor thanks to UPEK’s breakthrough TouchLight LED technology.

Color LEDs can be programmed to indicate when to use the fingerprint sensor and whether the user is authorized or not.

LED Advantages Instant Feedback LEDs on the sensor offer immediate feedback that is close to the fingerprint sensor, rather than delayed feedback via a software GUI. User Interface without OS/Host involvement No need to wait for OS to load. Operations without OS or Host. Fingerprint system provides feedback directly Simplify communication to host during swipe LED's integrated into Sensor/Module Smaller connector and simpler signal routing Simplify mechanical design and integration Dimming Enables full spectrum of colors Option of Integrated LED or External LED Offers flexibility to match mechanical design

Integrated LED LED's integrated into the sensor package	OR	External LED 3 LED drivers for external LED's

SteelCoat™

protective and aesthetic coating

Robust Fingerprint sensors need to withstand human interaction and the elements. The TCS5 offers the most robust fingerprint sensor on the market: Scratch Resistant Shield – High sensitivity pixels enable the use of a hard epoxy protective coating for long, trouble-free operation. Tested to withstand over 20 million swipes. ESD Resistance – Exceeds IEC 61000-4-2 up to +/- 30 kV Element Protection – Operates in temperatures ranging from -30°C to +70°C, and from 5% to 93% RH at 30°C.

	Sleek & Black The TCS5 is the first fingerprint sensor designed to meet the aesthetic requirements of PC manufacturers and end-users. The 12mm package can fit into any existing design, and the144 pixel sensor is the smallest footprint without sacrificing usability.

Customer Support & Ease of Integration UPEK is not just a component supplier; UPEK offers integration services and technical support based on years of experience as the market leader to ensure hassle-free design cycles and fast time-to-market. Small footprint - 12mm x 4.4mm x 1.7mm package size fits into a wide range of notebook platforms. Smart Power Management - Smart power management at the platform level minimizes the impact on battery life while keeping the sensor responsive to user input at all times.

Integration Services SDKs and documentation Design Mechanical Electrical BIOS/Software Manufacturing Consultation On-site assistance Technical Support Regional FAEs in Japan, Taiwan/China and US Application Labs in Singapore and US Level 3 support for development Web support: Live support Software upgrades Drivers Documentation

Flexible Integration SW Stack UPEK offers a flexible integration software stack ranging from full application software to low-level APIs.

Minimizing TCO UPEK fingerprint sensors come with many integrated features, eliminating the need for extra IC's, regulators, and transistors; saving $0.60 to $0.90 in BOM cost over competitors.

A product that fits your needs

UPEK’s complete product portfolio

UPEK offers a wide range of fingerprint sensors and solutions, from high performance chipsets leveraging UPEK’s Digital ID Hardware Engine™ to low cost sensors.

UPEK high-end chipsets have set the standard for a biometric security architecture required by security and privacy conscious organizations.

UPEK's newest stand-alone sensor is a low cost solution redefining convenience and personalization.

Beyond securing the device… Securing the Network and the Web

UPEK fingerprint authentication solution is a “root of trust” that enables solutions that secure devices, secure corporate networks, and secure internet transactions. These products and solutions bring added-value to the notebook platform, from hard disk encryption to RSA SecurID to online authentication.