RC522 – RFID Reader / Writer 13.56MHz with Cards

The MF RC522 is a highly integrated transmission module designed for contactless communication at a frequency of 13.56 MHz. It supports ISO 14443A/MIFARE mode, allowing for flexible applications. The RC522 RFID reader features an exceptional modulation and demodulation algorithm that facilitates seamless RF communication at this frequency.

Using S50 RFID cards simplifies the process of incorporating 13.56 MHz RF communication into your projects. The RC522 module communicates with microcontrollers via SPI (Serial Peripheral Interface). Additionally, the open-source hardware community has developed numerous projects that utilize the RC522 for RFID communication, particularly with Arduino.

RC522 – RFID Reader / Writer Features:

1. Integrated MF RC522
2. 13.56MHz contactless communication card chip.
3. The low-voltage, low-cost, small size of the non-contact card chip to read and write.
4. Suitable for Smart meters and portable handheld devices.
5. Advanced modulation and demodulation concept completely integrated in all types of 13.56MHz passive contactless communication methods and protocols.
6. 14443A compatible transponder signals.
7. ISO14443A frames and error detection.
8. Supports rapid CRYPTO1 encryption algorithm, terminology validation MIFARE products.
9. MFRC522 support MIFARE series of high-speed non-contact communication, two-way data transmission rate up to 424kbit/s.
10. Low cost, and ideal for user equipment development.
11. The reader and RF card terminal design meets advanced applications development and production needs.
12. Can be directly loaded into the various reader molds, very convenient.

Technical Specifications:

1. Operating Current :13-26mA / DC 3.3V
2. Idle Current :10-13mA / DC 3.3V
3. Sleep Current: < 80uA
4. Peak Current: < 30mA
5. Operating Frequency: 13.56MHz
6. Supported card types: mifare1 S50, mifare1 S70 MIFARE Ultralight, mifare Pro, MIFARE DESFire
7. Environmental Operating Temperature: -20 – 80 degrees Celsius
8. Environmental Storage Temperature: -40 – 85 degrees Celsius
9. Relative humidity: relative humidity 5% – 95%
10. Reader Distance: ≥ 50mm / 1.95″ (mifare 1)
11. Module Size: 40mm × 60mm
12. Module interface: SPI
13. Data transfer rate: Maximum 10Mbit/s

RC522 – RFID Reader / Writer Package:

1. 1x  A RFID-RC522 Module
2. 1x The Standard S50 Blank Card
3. 1x S50 special-shaped card (as shown by the keyring shape)
4. 1x Straight Pin
5. 1x Curved Pin