The SecuGen Hamster Pro 20 is a new ultra-compact, high image quality USB fingerprint reader that is FBI Certified and meets FIPS 201 (PIV) and FAP 20 Mobile ID requirements. Featuring a low-profile, one-piece design, the Hamster Pro 20 is built with the industry's most rugged and advanced optical sensor using patented and patent-pending fingerprint technology.
SecuGen Hamster Pro 20 works together with SecuGen's MINEX Certified Template Generator and Matcher to develop PIV-Compliant biometric applications. The MINEX Certified Template Generator and Matcher are available in a variety of SecuGen SDKs that may be downloaded for free.
SecuGen Hamster Pro 20 also supports the Windows Biometric Framework (WBF) right out of the box for:
- Quick and secure fingerprint login to PCs running Windows 7, 8, and 8.1 and Windows Server 2008 R2 and 2012
- Added biometric security when purchasing and accessing apps purchased from the Windows Store on Windows 8.1
SecuGen Hamster Pro 20 Features
- FBI Certified PIV Single Finger Capture Device and Mobile ID FAP 20 Compliant
- High-performance, maintenance-free optical fingerprint sensor
- Sensor resistant to scratches, impact, vibration and electrostatic shock
- Auto-On (Automatic Finger Placement Detection) *
- Smart Capture (Automatic Image Adjustment to Accommodate Moist & Dry Fingers) **
- USB connection
- Ultra-compact, lightweight and portable
- Integrated finger guide
- Readily accessible for any finger
- Fast and accurate verification
- Latent print image removal (does not accept prints left behind)
- Encryption of fingerprint templates (with SecuGen Proprietary templates)
- Fingerprint Device Recognition (via Programmable Serial Number)
- Multi-Device Connection (via Programmable Serial Number)
*Auto-On is an Automatic Finger Placement Detection technology that automatically checks for the presence of a finger. When used with Auto-On-compatible software, the Hamster Pro 20 will turn on and scan your finger as soon as you touch the sensor - all without having to prompt the system.
** Smart Capture ensures quality fingerprint scanning of difficult fingers. By automatically adjusting the brightness of the sensor, Smart Capture allows the Hamster Pro 20 to capture high quality fingerprints from a wide range of traditionally difficult fingers, including those from dry, wet, scarred or aged skin, and even in bright ambient conditions such as under direct sunlight.
Benefits of Using SecuGen Peripherals
SecuGen peripherals are easy to use and can be installed quickly on any Windows PC. Backed by the industry's best warranty, years of field use and proven reliability under extreme conditions, SecuGen peripherals provide consistent performance and security for a growing number of software applications for desktop, mobile, network, enterprise and Internet environments.
When used for biometric authentication as part of an overall security program, SecuGen peripherals can help reduce the hassles of password overload, decrease the risks of security breaches, improve accountability and add true non-repudiation, all while making it more convenient and intuitive for any user.
Look to SecuGen for advanced, fingerprint biometric technologies that let your fingerprints act like digital passwords that cannot be lost, forgotten or stolen.
Tech Specs
Name (Model)
| Hamster Pro 20 (HU20) |
Optical Fingerprint Sensor
| U20 |
Image Resolution
| 500 DPI |
| Image Size | 300 x 400 pixels |
| Platen Size | 18.2 mm x 22.9 mm |
| Effective Sensing Area | 15.24 mm x 20.32 mm |
| Fingerprint Capture Speed | 0.2 ~ 0.5 second with Smart Capture |
| Operating Temperature | -20° ~ 65°C |
| Operating Humidity | < 90% relative, non-condensing |
| Dimensions / Weight | 31.6 x 58.5 x 53.9 mm / 98 g |
| Supply Voltage / Max. Current | 5 V DC / 150 mA |
| False Acceptance, Rejection Rates | Read our FAQs about FAR and FRR |
| Interface | USB 1.1 Full-Speed, USB 2.0 Hi-Speed |
| Warranty | One year limited |
| Supported Standards | ANSI INCITS 378, BioAPI, FIPS 201 and FAP 20 (PIV-071006) (view PDF), ISO/IEC 19794-2, ISO/IEC 19794-4, SP 800-76 (view PDF) |
| Certifications | FCC, CE, RoHS, FBI (more info) |
| Supported Operating Systems | Windows 8.1 / 8 / 7 / Vista / XP
Windows Server 2012, 2008 R2, 2003
Java, Linux |
Product Compatibility
The SecuGen Hamster Pro 20 Reader is compatible with many different software development kits and applications. Below is the list of products that are currently known to support this scanner. Please note that some applications and development kits require specific versions of the drivers to be installed. Please contact us if you need additional information.
Supported Software Development Kits:
VeriFinger Standard and Extended SDK
MegaMatcher Standard and Extended SDK
Supported Applications:
FbF (TM) Device Listener
