Success Story: Empowering Airport Access Control & Security with Advantech MIC-770
11/08/2025
Overview
In the modern air travel era, international airports face a constant challenge: ensuring passengers move swiftly, securely, and efficiently through every checkpoint. For a leading Middle Eastern airport, the solution came through cutting-edge technology—an integrated network of automated e-gates powered by Advantech’s MIC-770 V3.
These e-gates go beyond convenience. They serve as a frontline security measure, using advanced biometric verification, processing passports within seconds, and significantly reducing congestion at immigration counters. To achieve this level of speed and reliability, the system requires high-performance computing—capable of processing multiple real-time video streams, managing biometric data, and fitting seamlessly into the compact e-gate enclosures.
The Challenge
The airport’s existing e-gate computing platform was holding them back. Processing power was stretched thin, making it difficult to handle simultaneous high-resolution video streams and peripheral devices without lag. Supply chain delays from their previous hardware vendor created deployment bottlenecks and maintenance headaches. And with each e-gate’s housing tightly confined, oversized systems simply didn’t fit—literally and operationally.
Our Solution
Amplicon Middle East stepped in with a decisive, future-ready upgrade. Amplicon Middle East partnered with Advantech to deliver a next-generation upgrade. A total of 45 MIC-770 V3 embedded systems were deployed across the e-gate network—each configured to meet the high-traffic, security-critical requirements of the airport environment.
These compact yet powerful systems deliver:
- Real-Time Performance – High-speed processing for facial recognition, fingerprint scanning, and passport verification.
- Compact, Rugged Design – Fits neatly inside e-gate housings for space-efficient, professional installations.
- Seamless Integration – Connects effortlessly with IP cameras, biometric scanners, RFID readers, and document-verification devices.
- Reliable Supply – Ensured on-time delivery and deployment, minimizing operational interruptions.
The Result
The upgrade delivered immediate operational improvements:
- Faster Passenger Processing – Reduced wait times and smoother checkpoint experiences.
- Enhanced Reliability – Significant improvement in system uptime with dependable hardware supply.
- Future-Ready Scalability – Infrastructure ready for next-generation biometric and security technologies.
- Simplified Maintenance – Service-friendly design allowing quick access and reduced downtime.
Today, all 45 e-gates in the airport’s network run on Advantech MIC-770 V3 technology supplied and integrated by Amplicon Middle East—delivering the processing muscle and reliability required to keep one of the world’s busiest travel hubs moving.
System Diagram & Architecture Overview
Architecture Explanation: At the core of the e-gate system is the Advantech MIC-770 V3 embedded controller. It connects with multiple IP cameras over Ethernet for real-time video capture and analytics. Peripheral biometric and document readers (fingerprint, facial recognition, passport scanners, RFID) connect via USB or Ethernet interfaces. The system communicates with network switches and local data servers that relay information to the central control server for access management, authentication, and logging. The MIC-770 V3’s rugged, compact design allows it to fit seamlessly inside the e-gate housing, providing a high-performance, reliable, and scalable solution tailored for demanding airport security environments.
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