Architect® MIFARE® DESFIRE® biometric readers

Architect® biometric readers

The Architect® RFID and NFC multi-technology readers are equipped with a biometrics module of digital fingerprints to enhance the security of your access control system

  • Complies with French CNIL and European GDPR legislation: 1:1 authentication of the card holder with fingerprint template directly stored in the card
  • Possible fingerprint template storage in the system
  • Advanced anti-fraud functions: false finger detection, live finger detection, duress finger

Our products

ARC-D - 13.56 MHz DESFire® EV3 biometric reader

The Architect® biometric reader combines the latest RFID MIFARE® DESFire® EV2 technologies with digital fingerprint recognition to ensure a strong authentication of the user and enhance the security...

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ARC-E - 13.56 MHz DESFire® EV3 keypad biometric reader

The Architect® biometric reader enhances the security of your access control system and provides strong multi-factor authentication by combining open MIFARE® DESFire® EV3 technologies, a...

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ARC-F - 13.56 MHz DESFire® EV3 touchscreen / keypad biometric reader

By developing the Architect® innovative readers, STid has created the perfect blend of high security and scalability. The Architect® ARC-F reader provides secure multi-factor authentication by...

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