Overview

This 13.56 MHz high frequency RFID reader module features a miniscule footprint, simple and intuitive API, low power consumption and excellent tag compatibility. It is well suited for medical applications, ticketing, security or safety applications. It reads and writes transponders based on ISO 14443A/B protocols. It has 4 general purpose I/O pins and supports adjustable host interfaces including USB, TTL level RS232, SPI and I2C. The ultra-low power reader/writer module supports not only the extremely popular NFC tags, but also NFC peer-to-peer and tag emulation modes as defined by ISO 18092. It allows for active data passing between NFC enabled smart phones, tablets and other devices. In addition, a micro USB port is available for direct connection to a USB host as well as an antenna output for an external antenna.

Key Features

• Reads and writes to transponders based on ISO 14443A/B and other NFC devices based on ISO 18092
• Host interfaces include USB, TTL level RS232, SPI, I2C
• Cost-effective and highly scalable
• 4 general purpose I/O pins
• Wide and effective power supply with input from 2.0 – 5.5 V
• Sleep mode current down to 10 µA
• Simple and intuitive API
• Low power consumption

Technical Specifications