CISC’s RAIN Xplorer RFID test equipment has been selected by Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. to support the development of its groundbreaking Qualcomm Dragonwing Q-6690 processor. This chipset is designed to revolutionize enterprise mobility by combining high-performance processing, advanced connectivity, and on-device AI with RFID reading capabilities — enabling smarter decision-making at the edge across industries such as logistics, retail, healthcare, and industrial automation.
CISC Semiconductor GmbH, a global leader in RFID and NFC test systems, proudly announces its strategic technology collaboration with Qualcomm Technologies Inc., a world-renowned innovator in wireless technology and semiconductor solutions. This collaboration marked a significant milestone in mobile innovation: the development of the world’s first enterprise mobile processor with integrated UHF (RAIN) RFID reader capabilities.
“Quality, scalability, and innovation — I believe this partnership will accelerate the RFID industry,” and future mobile devices equipped with RFID read capabilities will transform how consumers interact with products — from accessing detailed information in stores to enhancing traceability in supply chains.” Dr. Markus Pistauer, CEO of CISC Semiconductor
The CISC RAIN Xplorer is a state-of-the-art RFID test solution designed for precise frequency sensitivity, communication range, and backscatter measurements. Its robust performance, intuitive GUI, and API integration for custom test sequences have met Qualcomm Technologies’ rigorous standards for quality, support, and scalability.
“With CISC’s equipment, we successfully developed the Q-6690 — the world’s first enterprise mobile processor with integrated UHF RFID capabilities. This innovation empowers intelligent data solutions at the edge and sets a new benchmark for enterprise-grade mobile technology.” Vivek Mehta, Director of Product Management at Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.
This collaboration not only underscores the technological synergy between two industry leaders but also sets the stage for a new era of mobile intelligence and RFID integration.
CISC Semiconductor, headquartered in Klagenfurt with offices in Graz and Mountain View (USA), has been driving Austrian innovation globally for over 25 years. Its technologies are embedded in over 80% of smartphones and modern vehicles worldwide. As an active contributor to international standardization bodies, CISC plays a pivotal role in shaping global communication standards and enabling sustainable, high-quality RFID and NFC production.