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SparkFun RFID USB-C Reader - SparkFun Electronics
· MPN: SEN-28020
A streamlined USB-C RFID reader for low-frequency (125kHz) RFID tags. Simply plug into your computer's USB port and the reader appears as a serial device, ou...
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A streamlined USB-C RFID reader for low-frequency (125kHz) RFID tags. Simply plug into your computer's USB port and the reader appears as a serial device, outputting tag IDs as text – no drivers or complex setup required.
Built around the reliable CH340C USB-to-serial chip, this reader works with ID-Innovations RFID modules and is compatible with common 125kHz RFID cards and key fobs.
Key Features
- USB-C Interface – Modern connector, plug-and-play operation
- Serial Output – Tag IDs appear as text via virtual COM port
- 125kHz Low Frequency – Reads common RFID cards and fobs
- CH340C Chip – Reliable USB-to-serial conversion
- No Drivers Needed – Works out of the box on most systems
Ideal For
- Access control systems
- Attendance and check-in systems
- Asset tracking
- Interactive installations
- Learning RFID technology
Specifications
- Frequency: 125kHz (low frequency)
- Interface: USB-C (serial output)
- USB Chip: CH340C
- Compatibility: ID-Innovations modules, EM4100 tags
Package Contents
- 1× SparkFun RFID USB-C Reader
Jargon buster
Plain-language definitions for the technical terms used above.
- COM port
- A COM port is how a computer (chiefly under Windows) presents a serial port to software, whether a physical RS-232 port or a virtual port created when a USB-to-serial device is plugged in. Software can then communicate with the connected device over serial using a terminal or configuration program.
- USB-C
- USB-C is a small, reversible USB connector that can carry power, data and, on some devices, video over a single cable. The same connector can range from charging only to high-speed data, so the functions a given port actually supports vary.
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A USB-C serial-to-USB breakout board for the ID-Innovations Tiny RFID modules.
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