Designed in cooperation with Grand Idea Studio, the Parallax Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Reader Module is the first low-cost solution to read passive RFID transponder tags. The RFID Reader Module can be used in a wide variety of hobbyist and commercial applications, including access control, automatic identification, robotics, navigation, inventory tracking, payment systems, and car immobilization.

There are a variety of transponder tags that come in different packages. Each tag has a specific range that is within 10% of the given distance for each type of tag due to environmental conditions and RFID modules.

Features

• Low-cost method for reading passive RFID EM4100 family transponder tags
• 2400 baud serial interface
• Enable input allows module to be enabled/disabled by software
• Bi-color LED for visual indication of status
• Comes with two 54x85mm Rectangle Tags