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# Fingerprint Scanner - TTL (GT-521F52)

**Brand:** SparkFun

**URL:** https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/products/fingerprint-scanner-ttl-gt-521f52 — [Markdown](https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/products/fingerprint-scanner-ttl-gt-521f52.md)

## Pricing

- **Price:** $129.45
- **Stock:** In stock at supplier
- **Local warehouse:** 0 units
- **Supplier (SparkFun):** 90 units
- **SKU:** SF-SEN-14585

## How to Buy / Get a Quote

- **Add to cart / checkout:** https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/products/fingerprint-scanner-ttl-gt-521f52
- **Instant quote (curl-friendly, no login):** `https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/cart/link.md?items=SF-SEN-14585:1` — change `:1` to any quantity; add `&postcode={postcode}` for live shipping rates.
- **Multi-item quote:** `GET /cart/link.md?items={SKU}:{qty},{SKU}:{qty}&postcode={postcode}` (or `POST /cart/quote`).
- **Purchase orders:** Schools, universities and government can pay by PO (Net 30 for approved accounts) — email team@littlebirdelectronics.com.au.

## Description

Fingerprint scanners are awesome! Why use a key when you have one right at the tip of your finger? Unfortunately, they’re often unreliable or difficult to implement. Well not anymore! This great GT-521F52 fingerprint module from ADH-Tech communicates over TTL Serial so you can easily embed it into your next project. The module itself does all of the heavy lifting behind reading and identifying the fingerprints with an onboard optical sensor and 32-bit ARM Cortex M3 processor. To get started, just register each fingerprint that you want to store by sending the corresponding command and pressing your finger against the reader three times. The fingerprint scanner can store different fingerprints, and the database of prints can even be downloaded from the unit and distributed to other modules. In addition to the fingerprint “template,” the analyzed version of the print, you can retrieve the image of a fingerprint and even pull raw images from the optical sensor! This module is the upgraded version of the GT-521F32 and can store up to an astounding 3,000 different fingerprints! It is capable of 360° fingerprint recognition and download/upload templates using serial interface. Additionally, the GT-521Fxx series features a resolution of 450dpi, with a false acceptance rate of <0.001% and a false rejection rate of <0.1% while only needing <1.5 seconds to identify a unique fingerprint! The module is small and easy to mount using four mounting holes surrounding the sensor. The onboard JST-SH connector has four signals: Vcc, GND, Tx and Rx. A compatible JST-SH pigtail can be found in the Hookup Accessories section below. Note: Please be aware that even though this fingerprint scanner is equipped with the same connector we use on all of our Qwiic boards, it is NOT Qwiic or I2C compatible. That being said, all of our Qwiic cables, like our 100mm version, will work for this board. GET STARTED WITH THE FINGERPRINT SCANNER (GT-521FXX) GUIDE  

**Product Type:** physical

## Documents & Downloads

- [GT-511C3 Fingerprint Scanner Datasheet](https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/rails/active_storage/blobs/redirect/BAh7BkkiC19yYWlscwY6BkVUewdJIglkYXRhBjsAVGkDAQEBSSIIcHVyBjsAVEkiDGJsb2JfaWQGOwBG--527fb7fc4146f80bf27333900669e387b1690060/GT-511C3_datasheet_V2.1_20161025.pdf) — Datasheet · PDF · 4.4 MB — Technical specifications for the GT-511C3 fingerprint module, similar to this product family

- [GT-511C3 Demo Software](https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/rails/active_storage/blobs/redirect/BAh7BkkiC19yYWlscwY6BkVUewdJIglkYXRhBjsAVGkDAgEBSSIIcHVyBjsAVEkiDGJsb2JfaWQGOwBG--2d25bbc1d7a2bef7bdfee75d264994687eeff6d8/GT-511C3_SDK_20130410.zip) — Example Code · ZIP · 234.9 KB — SDK demo software package for the GT-511C3 fingerprint modules

- [GT-521FX2 Datasheet](https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/rails/active_storage/blobs/redirect/BAh7BkkiC19yYWlscwY6BkVUewdJIglkYXRhBjsAVGkDAwEBSSIIcHVyBjsAVEkiDGJsb2JfaWQGOwBG--d386cfb495a498f9e5f992f7e0b7b9db582d7110/GT-521FX2_datasheet_V1.1__003_.pdf) — Datasheet · PDF · 720.0 KB — Datasheet covering the GT-521F52/FX2 fingerprint scanner modules

- [GT-521F52 Programming Guide](https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/rails/active_storage/blobs/redirect/BAh7BkkiC19yYWlscwY6BkVUewdJIglkYXRhBjsAVGkDBAEBSSIIcHVyBjsAVEkiDGJsb2JfaWQGOwBG--507cda1cac65b649ddb2e2cdc7a5265d5882916d/GT-521F52_Programming_guide_V10_20161001.pdf) — User Guide · PDF · 5.7 MB — Guide to the command set and serial protocol for the GT-521F52 module

- [GT-521F52 SDK Demo Software](https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/rails/active_storage/blobs/redirect/BAh7BkkiC19yYWlscwY6BkVUewdJIglkYXRhBjsAVGkDBgEBSSIIcHVyBjsAVEkiDGJsb2JfaWQGOwBG--f9610694de4b58a91a3b91c8c1f20bcf0a645e8e/20171129-SDK_Demo_Ver1.9.zip) — Example Code · ZIP · 1.7 MB — Demo and SDK software for interfacing with GT-521F52 fingerprint scanners

- [Supplier page — sparkfun.com](https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/rails/active_storage/blobs/redirect/BAh7BkkiC19yYWlscwY6BkVUewdJIglkYXRhBjsAVGkDIBkBSSIIcHVyBjsAVEkiDGJsb2JfaWQGOwBG--3606fc9ff30799fb1aa6f17f3719ea20e2484d07/fingerprint-scanner-ttl-gt-521f52-sparkfun-com-2026-05-13.pdf) — Supplier Description · PDF · 621.3 KB — Snapshot of https://www.sparkfun.com/fingerprint-scanner-ttl-gt-521f52.html (captured 13 May 2026)

- [GT-521N/F Series Datasheet](https://littlebirdelectronics.com.au/rails/active_storage/blobs/redirect/BAh7BkkiC19yYWlscwY6BkVUewdJIglkYXRhBjsAVGkDaToDSSIIcHVyBjsAVEkiDGJsb2JfaWQGOwBG--a16d2ded5031b62623f8e457afa0396437eecf1e/1769787262_GT-521nF_Series_datasheet_V1.1_20250512.pdf) — Datasheet · PDF · 521.6 KB — Electrical and functional specifications for the GT-521F52 fingerprint module

## Images

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