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RC522 RFID Reader Module (13.56MHz)

RC522 RFID Reader Module (13.56MHz)

An RC522 13.56MHz RFID reader kit with card and key fob — add contactless tags to Arduino projects.

LKR 280
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Key features

  • 13.56MHz contactless RFID
  • SPI, I2C and UART interfaces
  • 0–5cm read range
  • ISO 14443A / MIFARE support
  • Includes RFID card + key fob
  • For Arduino, Raspberry Pi and MCUs
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The RC522 is a low-cost 13.56MHz RFID reader/writer for access control, identification and automation projects. It reads and writes MIFARE tags over SPI (or I2C/UART) at up to 5cm and comes complete with a card and key fob, so you can start building contactless projects on Arduino or Raspberry Pi right away.

Specifications

  • Operating voltage: 2.5–3.3V
  • Current: 13–26mA
  • Frequency: 13.56MHz
  • Interfaces: SPI, I2C, UART
  • Read distance: 0–5cm
  • Protocol: ISO/IEC 14443 Type A / MIFARE
  • Dimensions: 40 × 60mm
  • Includes: reader, RFID card, key fob and header pins