Description
The Hewlett-Packard Single Chip Bar Code Decoder IC offers flexible bar code decoding that is designed to give OEMs the ability to address a growing number of industry segments and applications. Flexibility is made possible through firmware that allows the IC to automatically recognize and decode the most popular barcode symbologies. User implementation is easy since only a few supporting components are required.
The HBCR-1610 series decodes the most popular bar code symbologies used in applications in government, retail, industrial and medical markets. The IC automatically discriminates and decodes the following symbologies:
• Code 39 (Standard or Extended)
• Interleaved 2 of 5
• UPC A, E0, E1
• EAN/JAN 8, 13
• Codabar
• Code 128

All bar codes may be scanned bidirectionally except for UPC/EAN/JAN bar codes with supplemental digits, which must be scanned so that the supplemental digits are scanned last.

Features
• Supports Five Industry Standard Bar Code Symbologies
• Automatic Code Recognition
• Choice of Parallel or Full Duplex Serial ASCII Interface
• Programmable via Escape Sequences or Pin Strapping
• CMOS
• Through Hole and Surface Mount Packages
• Audio and Visual Feedback Control