User's Manual

ACM1281 NFC Reader Module Reference Information
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1.0.
Description
The ACM1281 NFC Reader module is a 13.56MHz transceiver designed to read Radio Frequency
Identification (RFID) tags. This module is based on an NXP Semiconductors RC531 completely
integrated for all kinds of passive contactless communication methods and protocols at 13.56MHz.
The ACM1281’s antenna is integrated into the circuit board so there is no external antenna required.
2.0. Features
 USB 2.0 Full Speed Interface
 Contactless Smart Card Reader:
o 13.56MHz Carrier Frequency
o Read/Write speed of up to 848 kbps
o Built-in antenna for contactless tag access, with card reading distance of up to 50 mm
(depending on tag type)
o Supports ISO 14443 Part 4 Type A and B cards and MIFARE® Classic series
o Built-in anti-collision feature (only one tag is accessed at any time)
o Supports extended APDU (max. 64 kbytes)
o Integrated Antenna
 Contact Smart Card Reader:
o Supports ISO 7816 Class A, B and C (5 V, 3V and 1.8 V)
o Supports CAC (Common Access Card)
o Supports PIV (Personal Identity Verification Card)
o Supports microprocessor cards with T=0 or T=1 protocol
o Supports memory cards
o ISO 7816 compliant SAM slot
 Built-in Peripherals:
o Two user-controllable LEDs
o User-controllable buzzer
 USB Firmware Upgradability
 Supports Android
TM
OS 3.1 and above
 Compliant with the following standards:
o ISO 14443
o ISO 7816
o CE
o FCC
o PC/SC
o CCID
o Microsoft® WHQL
o RoHS