RFID readers enable wireless identification by attaching tags to objects, allowing asset tracking, access control, inventory, and automation tasks. They come in low-frequency (around 125 kHz) and high-frequency/UHF families, with different read ranges, tag compatibility, and throughput.
Interfacing options cover USB-to-serial, USB-C, I2C (including hobby-friendly serial bridges), and breakout boards that simplify soldering or breadboard prototyping. This makes it straightforward to bolt into embedded controllers, microcontrollers, and single-board computers for sensing or automation projects.
Key differentiators are frequency and read performance, with UHF/Rain-style readers offering higher throughput and longer range, while 125 kHz readers are compact and simple for short-range tagging. Breakouts and modular headers improve integration flexibility.
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The SparkFun RFID Qwiic Reader is a simple I2C-based RFID breakout board for the ID-3LA, ID-12LA, and ID-20LA readers. More Details...
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RFID (radio-frequency identification) is the wireless non-contact use of radio-frequency electromagnetic fields for the purposes of identifying and tracking tags attached to objects. This is the ID-12LA a very simple to use RFID reader module from ID Innovations. More Details...
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RFID (radio-frequency identification) is the wireless non-contact use of radio-frequency electromagnetic fields for the purposes of identifying and tracking tags attached to objects. This is the ID-3LA a very simple to use RFID reader module from ID Innovations. More Details...
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This is a simple breakout board for our RFID readers. The SparkFun RFID Reader Breakout converts the 2mm pins to bread board friendly 0.1" headers. With this ability the ID-3LA ID-12LA and the ID-20LA you can solder the reader directly to the breakout board or use the 2mm sockets. More Details...
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The SparkFun RFID USB Reader is a simple to use USB to serial base unit for the ID-3LA ID-12LA and ID-20LA readers. Simply plug a reader into the headers and attach a miniUSB cable. More Details...
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The SparkFun RFID USB-C Reader is a simple-to-use, USB-to-serial breakout board for most ID-Innovations Tiny RFID modules. More Details...
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The SparkFun M7E Hecto Simultaneous RFID Reader brings industrial UHF technology to your project, capable of scanning up to 300 tags per second from 16ft away. More Details...
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The M7E-Hecto is a UHF RFID RAIN module allowing for the simultaneous reading of up to 300 tags per second. More Details...
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