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.
Code: SKU-005348
Simplify 125kHz RFID integration with this Qwiic-enabled, I2C-based breakout board that automatically buffers up to 20 timestamped scans for easy retrieval. More Details...
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Code: SKU-001145
A no-contact, low-voltage 125kHz RFID reader module supporting ASCII, Wiegand26, and Magnetic ABA Track2 serial data formats at a range of 12cm. More Details...
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A no-contact, low-voltage 125kHz RFID reader module supporting ASCII, Wiegand26, and Magnetic ABA Track2 serial data formats at a range of 18cm. More Details...
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A no-contact, low-voltage 125kHz RFID reader module supporting ASCII, Wiegand26, and Magnetic ABA Track2 serial data formats at a range of 3cm. More Details...
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Code: SKU-001966
Convert the 2mm pins of your ID Innovations RFID reader into breadboard-friendly 0.1-inch headers with this simple breakout board. More Details...
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Code: SKU-000536
A simple USB-to-serial base unit for ID-3LA, ID-12LA, and ID-20LA RFID readers. Features an FTDI chip, mini-B USB connection, and a configurable buzzer. More Details...
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Code: SKU-011082
An updated USB-C RFID Reader for ID Innovations modules. Features a CH340C converter, selectable output formats, and customisable audio/visual feedback. 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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Code: SKU-010624
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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