
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. |
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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. |
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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.
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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 |
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SteelCoat™
protective and aesthetic coating
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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. |
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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. |
| Mechanical Test |
Competitor |
UPEK |
UPEK with SteelCoat |
| Pen Drop |
5cm |
5cm |
60cm* |
| Ball Drop |
N/A |
20cm |
60cm* |
| Pen Scratch |
3N |
7N |
20N* |
| ESD immunity |
+/-15kV |
+/-15kV |
+/-30kV |
| Abrasion Test |
10 Million |
10 Million |
> 20 Million |
| * test equipment limit |

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 |
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Flexible Integration SW Stack
UPEK offers a flexible integration software stack ranging
from full application software to low-level APIs.
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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.
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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.
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UPEK high-end chipsets have
set the standard for a biometric
security architecture required
by security and privacy
conscious organizations. |
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UPEK's newest stand-alone
sensor is a low cost solution
redefining convenience and
personalization. |
| Product |
TCS4/TCS5 + TCD50 |
TCS4/TCS5 |
| Positioning |
High Performance
Flexibility
Manageability |
Low Cost
Convenience
Personalization |
| Conguration |
Sensor + Digital ID Hardware Engine |
Sensor only |
| Main Features |
192/144 pixel width
SteelCoat : small, black, rugged
Integrated LED option |
192/144 pixel width
SteelCoat : small, black, rugged
Integrated LED option (TCS5 only) |
| Security Features |
Hardware-based security
Support for DES and AES
encryption
Encrypted communications
Multi-level authentication
RSA SecurID support
Secure image
Secure feature extraction
Protected match
Fully secured scan-to-match
processing
Power-on Authentication |
Support for DES and AES
encryption
Encrypted communications
Multi-level authentication
RSA SecureID support |
| Power
Consumption |
Imaging: 60mA
Selective Suspend: 1.3mA |
Imaging: 10mA
Selective Suspend: 140uA |
| Protector Suite SW |
Available |
Available |
| Cost |
Premium |
Optimized/Lowest |
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.
Securing the Device
Power-On Authentication
Pre-boot Authentication
TPM Integration
Windows Logon
Hard-disk encryption
(Partners: Utimaco, WinMagic, PGP) |
Securing the Network
OTP and Authentication Services
Partners: RSA, The Security Division of EMC
IAM and SSO
Partners: Imprivata, Siemens, Identiphi,
Encentuate, Evidian |
Securing the Web
Authentication and Online Services:
Partners: IDology |
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