| Main centres: | 1-3 business days |
| Regional areas: | 3-4 business days |
| Remote areas: | 3-5 business days |
Unlike basic sensors that only capture raw images, the AS608 features an onboard Digital Signal Processor (DSP). This chip performs the complex "heavy lifting"—including image rendering, feature extraction, calculation, and database matching—locally on the module. This allows you to offload processing tasks from your microcontroller (such as an Arduino or Raspberry Pi).
| Parameter | Specification |
| Supply Voltage | 3.6V — 6.0V DC |
| Operating Current | < 120mA (150mA peak) |
| Interface | UART (TTL Serial) |
| Resolution | 500 DPI |
| Imaging Time | < 1.0 second |
| Storage Capacity | Up to 162 templates (varies by firmware) |
| Matching Modes | 1:1 (Verification) and 1: N (Identification) |
| Operating Temp | -20°C to +50°C |
The sensor typically features a 4-pin or 6-pin connector (depending on the specific breakout board version). A standard 4-wire setup usually includes:
VCC (Red): Power supply (3.3V — 5V)
GND (Black/Green): Common ground
RX (Yellow/White): Receive data (connect to MCU TX)
All-in-One Processing: Handles enrolment, image processing, and database matching internally.
Visual Feedback: Built-in LED lights up during the scanning process to indicate status.
Easy Integration: Because it uses simple serial communication (UART), it is highly compatible with common platforms like Arduino, ESP32, and Raspberry Pi.
Security: Supports five levels of security, allowing you to balance the False Acceptance Rate (FAR) and False Rejection Rate (FRR) according to your project's needs.
Access Control: Biometric door locks, turnstiles, and safe boxes.
Attendance Systems: Clock-in/out stations for classrooms or offices.
DIY Projects: Securing access to computer terminals, arcade machines, or weapon activation systems.
