Reader/Writer Module RC-S620 /U Product Specifications Version 1.03 No.
Introduction This document describes the major features and specifications of Sony’s FeliCa Reader/Writer module, RC-S620/U. For the purpose of this document, the terms below denote the products or equipment described to the right. Card Reader/Writer Controller : An IC card conforming to Sony's FeliCa contactless IC card technology. : A device used to read and write cards based on Sony's FeliCa contactless IC card technology.
NOTICE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Contents 1. Key Functions and Features........................................................................................................................1 2. Hardware Specifications.............................................................................................................................2 2.1 Major Specifications.............................................................................................................................................2 2.1.1 FeliCa Communication......
RC-S620/U Product Specifications 1. Key Functions and Features The RC-S620/U (hereinafter called the module) writes and reads data to and from FeliCa-enabled contactless IC cards. It can also write and read data based on the ISO/IEC 14443 communication standards. Immune to wear caused by dirt and friction, contactless operation leads to enhanced maintainability. Key functions and features of the module are detailed below. • Based on an inductive read/write system type-certified by the Radio Law of Japan.
RC-S620/U Product Specifications 2. Hardware Specifications This chapter focuses on major hardware specifications. 2.1 Major Specifications The following describes the module’s major specifications. 2.1.1 FeliCa Communication Max. communication distance : Approx. 20 mm (No dead zones of more than 1 mm wide within the max.
RC-S620/U Product Specifications Please consult us in advance when using a card or a device other than the ones listed above. Such a card or device may differ in communication distance, making it necessary to verify its performance. • Ad-hoc Communication Data transfer rate : Initiator mode 212 kbps,424 kbps (available only when the card or the device to be used is also compatible with 424 kbps.
RC-S620/U Product Specifications 2.1.2 ISO/IEC 14443 Communication Carrier frequency : Data transfer rate : Modulation system Type A : Type B : Bit coding Type A : Type B : Communication system : Compatible cards : 13.
RC-S620/U Product Specifications 2.2 Interface Interfacing between the module and the controller utilizes the connector described below. 2.2.1 Connector Model number: 08 6223 006 101 868+ (Au Plated) made by Kyocera Elco Corporation Low-profile, 0.5 mm pitch FFC/FPC connector (SMT/right angle/NON-ZIF/6 poles) * Refer to “Section 2-7: External Dimensions” for the contact point direction. * Consult the manufacturer for detailed specifications. 2.2.2 Pin Assignment Table 2-1: Pin Assignment Pin No.
RC-S620/U Product Specifications 2.3 USB Communication Specifications A suspend signal from the controller is received through the USB interface to offer the capability for reduced power consumption. See the tables below for USB communication specifications. Table 2-2: Communication Specifications USB transfer speed No. of endpoints Endpoint 0 Endpoint 4 Command transfer Response transfer USB 2.
RC-S620/U Product Specifications Table 2-5: Interface Descriptor bLength bDescriptorType bInterfaceNumber bAlternateSetting bNumEndpoints bInterfaceClass bInterfaceSubClass bInterfaceProtocol iInterface 09h 04h 00h 00h 02h ffh ffh ffh 00h Table 2-6: Endpoint Descriptor (OUT) bLength bDescriptorType bEndpointAddress bmAttributes wMaxPacketSize bInterval 07h 05h 04h 02h 0040h 00h Table 2-7: Endpoint Descriptor (IN) bLength bDescriptorType bEndpointAddress bmAttributes wMaxPacketSize bInterval 07h 05h 84
RC-S620/U Product Specifications 2.4 Electrical Specifications 2.4.1 Absolute Maximum Rating Observe the following ranges of operation in order to avoid irreparable damage to the module. Table 2-8: Absolute Maximum Rating Item Power supply voltage Input voltage Rating +3.9 +3.9 Unit V V 2.4.2 Electrical Characteristics Table 2-9: Electrical Characteristics (Conditions) Temperature: 25°C, Humidity: 50% RH Item Min Max Unit Remarks Power supply voltage (VDD)*1 3.15 3.45 V DC 3.
RC-S620/U Product Specifications 2.5 Others • Operating environment (no condensation or frost) 0℃ 40℃ 50℃ Performance Assurance Temperature/Humidity 20%～90%RH －10℃ 0℃ Less than 50% RH 40℃ 60℃ Function Assurance Temperature/Humidity 20%～90%RH Less than 50% RH * Performance Assurance Temperature/Humidity : Guarantees more than 80% of the max. communication distance (25℃, 50%RH) defined in "Section 2.1.1: FeliCa Communication".
RC-S620/U Product Specifications 2.7 External Dimensions External dimensions of the module are illustrated below. (Hole) (Hole) Convex: 6-Pin Connector NON-ZIF Convex: Pin 1 Pin 1 Pin Assignment Number (Engraved) Magnetic Sheet Connector Contact Surface: Indicated by Trimming Burr Direction Magnetic sheet Soft magnetic sheet Metal sheet SPTE Spacer Cooling sheet Polyurethane foam Silicon sheet Insulating tape Polyester tape Board (Unit: mm) Fig.
RC-S620/U Product Specifications 2.8 Label Specifications The module bears a serial label in the position shown below. Serial Label Fig.
RC-S620/U Product Specifications 2.9 RF Performance and the Use of Magnetic and Metal Sheets • RF (communication) performance is closely related to the effectiveness of the magnetic and metal sheets used below and around the antenna of the module. • RF performance varies considerably, depending not only on the magnetic permeability (μ’, μ”), dimensions and thickness of the magnetic sheet but also on the dimensions and material of the metal sheet used.
RC-S620/U Product Specifications 3. Software Specifications 3.1 Communication Packet The host packet format defines three types of frames – normal, extended and ACK. Transactions between the host controller and the module are based on packet communication using host packets. The module processes the received host command packet and returns a host response packet. Needless to say, the module cannot autonomously transmit host response packets. 3.1.
RC-S620/U Product Specifications 3.1.2 Extended Frame The extended frame is used to send and receive host command/host response packets whose LEN value is greater than 256 bytes and smaller than 265 bytes. Table 3-2: Extended Frame Designation Preamble Start Of Packet 2-byte frame identification code Size (Bytes) 1 2 2 LEN 2 LCS 1 Packet data Remarks 00h fixed 00h ffh fixed ffh ffh fixed Specify the data length (max. 265 bytes) in the big endian format.
RC-S620/U Product Specifications 3.2 Communication Protocol The communication protocol consists of a data link level and an application level. 3.2.1 Data Link Level The module uses this level to make sure that the host packet is transmitted or received in accordance with the communication protocol, i.e., without any error. For this purpose, the module verifies the following information contained in each host packet.
RC-S620/U Product Specifications If the host command packet is verified, the module prepares an ACK frame within 3.5 ms. Stated the other way round, the module requires a maximum of 3.5 ms in order to be ready to transmit an ACK packet after receiving an IN packet. Acknowledging packet reception, the module proceeds to host command processing, returns a host response packet, and waits for the reception of the next host command packet.
RC-S620/U Product Specifications 3.2.2 Application Level This is the level where the module executes the host command specified in the host command packet. A) When command processing is complete, the module returns a host response packet to the controller. B) The host controller transmits an ACK frame when it is necessary to interrupt command execution by the module.
RC-S620/U Product Specifications 3.3 Mode Transition 3.3.1 Concept of Operating Mode he module operates in four modes – Mode 0, Mode 1, Mode 5 and Mode 6. Available commands vary according to the T mode, while the mode changes as the result of host command execution or RF command reception. For more details, refer to the “RC-S956 Series Command Reference Manual”. 3.3.2 Overview of Individual Modes [a] Mode 0 [Initial Mode] Used to perform the following functions.
RC-S620/U Product Specifications 3.4 Command List Table 3-5 provides a list of available commands. The module returns a syntax error message if a value other than the one specified in the sub-command code column is used. Functional details of individual commands are provided in the “RC-S956 Series Command Reference Manual”. Table 3-5: Command List Sub-Command Sub-Response Function Overview Code Code Diagnose 00h 01h Used to perform self-diagnosis of the module.
RC-S620/U Product Specifications 4. Packing Specifications 4.1 Packing Details The following shows how modules are packed in a master carton.
RC-S620/U Product Specifications 5. Precautions 5.1 Handling Precautions The module must be handled with special care, keeping the following precautions in mind. • This module is an inductive-type read/write communication device that is type-certified in compliance with the Radio Law of Japan. The operating frequency is 13.56 MHz. Disassembly or modification of the module, removal of the type number or similar acts are subject to penalties according to applicable laws.
RC-S620/U Product Specifications 5.2 Notes on External Appearance Since the module is designed for embedded applications, please realize that flaws on the order described below may occur. • Scratch or stain on the product surface, which has no effect on performance. • Change in the board color.
RC-S620/U Product Specifications Appendix Installation Requirements The following describes the points to remember when installing the modules. 1. Do not use any metal or carbon compound as the material for the palm rest. The palm rest surface must be at least 1.5 mm apart from the board surface. 2. Do not place any metal in the forbidden zone (dot-meshed area in Fig. A-1) secured around the module.
RC-S620/U Product Specifications Card Metal Plate (such as an enclosure in the higher-order system) Module * Deviation from the resonance point caused by bringing the card closer to the metal plate may result in a change in the card's original characteristics. Magnetic Sheet * The effect of the metal plate is reduced by adding magnetic sheets to the positions illustrated above. Fig.
RC-S620/U Product Specifications Glossary (In alphabetical Order) ACK Abbreviation for ACKnowledgement, which means an affirmative message transmitted when, for example, data transfer is successfully completed. ASK ASK stands for Amplitude Shift Keying. The amplitude of the carrier frequency is modulated according to the logic of the data to be transmitted.
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Reader/Writer Module RC-S620/U Product Specifications February, 2009 April ,2009 Version 1.03 First edition issued Revised FeliCa Business Division Sony Corporation No.
