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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...
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 the way many computers present a USB-connected serial device to software. It matters because it lets you configure or read the board from a computer using serial terminal tools or navigation software.
- USB-C
- A modern reversible USB connector used for power and data connections. On this product it matters because it can connect directly to a computer as well as to a microcontroller project.
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