The NFC Reader XL can detect NFC tags at an incredible 15 cm distance. In general, thanks to its dimensions, it covers an area of about 20 x 20 cm. It's great for applications such as smart shelves, smart desks, access control, and other solutions that need a Reader behind a panel.
Manufactured by D-Logic, this NFC module supports all 3 modes of NFC technology:
- Read/write NFC tag
- NFC Tag emulation (HCE, Host Card Emulation)
- Peer-to-peer information exchange (P2P)
Variants
This NFC Reader/writer is available in 2 variants:
- LibNFC - Compatible with LibNFC open source libraries
- SDK - Compatible with a wide range of free softwares provided by the manufacturer - More information
Drivers and Software
LibNFC version
The device is supplied without any driver. Using LibUSB and LibNFC it is possible to compile drivers for Windows, Mac OS X and Linux. Using the compiled driver you can further explore LibNFC C API and continue to develop your own software. On the Windows platform, you can use the official NXP drivers for the PN533 based products or Zadig drivers.
SDK firmware version
This version is compatible with Android devices and Raspberry Pi too. The firmware allows many applications, including: reading and writing NFC Tags, advanced memory programming, AES128 encryption for Desfire chips, smart login, and more. For more information, visit the official D-Logic website.
Technical Specificactions
OS Compatibility |
- Windows®
- Mac OS®
- Linux
- Android (SDK version only)
- Raspbian (SDK version only)
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NFC Compatibility |
- ISO/IEC 14443-3 Type A/B
- NFC Forum types 1-4
- NTAG®
- FeliCA
- NXP MIFARE Classic®
- NXP MIFARE® DESFire®
- NXP MIFARE Plus®
- NXP MIFARE Ultralight®
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Supported protocols |
- NFC Tag reading/writing
- Emulation Tag (HCE): emulates Forums type 2 and 4 NFC Tags
- Peer-to-peer (P2P)
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Operating Frequency |
13.56 Mhz |
Read/Write speed |
up to 424 kbps |
Read/Write distance |
up to 12 cm (depending on Tag's antenna) |
Dimensions |
178 x 178 x 6 mm |
Peripherals |
- LEDs:
- SDK version has 4 RGB LEDs
- LibNFC version has 2 regular LEDs (red, green)
- Micro-USB connector
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