Spec Sheet

A D I V I S I O N O F T R I M B L E
The ThingMagic USB RFID Reader allows solutions developers to support
applications that require desktop reading and writing of EPC Global Gen2
tags. Based on ThingMagic’s best-in-class M5e-Compact UHF RFID mod-
ule, the USB RFID Reader is controlled and powered by a host PC or laptop
through a USB interface. The ThingMagic USB RFID Reader is compatible
with ThingMagic’s application development tools, including Reader Assistant,
permitting rapid creation of solutions to support a wide range of applications.
Ordering Information
Reader USB-5EC
Development
Kit
USB-5EC-DEVKIT
Tag / Transponder Protocols
RFID Protocol
Support
EPCglobal Gen 2 (ISO 18000-6C)
with Anti-Collision and DRM
RF Interface
Antenna
connector
Internal ceramic antenna with an average
gain of -2.6 dBi from 860 to 960 MHz
RF Power
Output
Separate read and write levels (into the
antenna) are command-adjustable from
10 dBm to 23 dBm (200mW), +/- 1.0 dBm
accuracy
Frequency Pre-configured for the following regions:
FCC (NA, SA) 902-928 MHz
ETSI (EU) 865.6-867.6 MHz, 869.85 MHz
MIC (Korea) 910-914 MHz
SRRC-MII (P.R.China) 920-925 MHz
‘Open’ (Custom) 860-960 MHz
Data/Control Interface
Physical USB mini-B connector, with 2 foot (61 cm)
cable terminated in A-type plug
Signaling Asynchronous serial interface with 3.3/5V
logic levels; baud rates from 9600 to
921,600 bps
I/O Two I/O command controlled LEDs
and two I/O command queried switches
Protocol Command-response protocol protected
by length field and 16-bit CRC
Physical
Dimensions
(not including
stand)
97 mm L x 61 mm W x 25 mm H
(3.8 in L x 2.4 in W x 1.0 in H)
Power
DC Power
Required
DC Voltage: 5 VDC (Powered by USB
interface)
DC Power: 2.9 W (570 mA ) max
Supplied interface cable terminates in
two type-A plugs: one for power and
signal, the second for additional power
if needed
Idle Power
Consumption
1.7 W max at idle
(Power management modes can be
used to reduce this to as little as 0.1 W)
Environment
Regulatory FCC 47 CFR Ch. 1 Part 15
Industrie Canada RSS-21 0
ETSI EN 302 208
ETSI EN 300 220
Operating Temp. -20C to +60C
Storage Temp. -40C to +85C
Architecture
RFID ASIC Intel/Indy R1000
User-accessible
Flash Memory
16 kB
Tag Buffer 200 tags
Performance
Tag Read Rate Up to 190 tags/second
Tag Read
Distance
Up to 12 inches (31 cm) depending
on tag sensitivity and orientation
Max Receive
Sensitivity
-65 dBm at full transmit power with
typical antenna*
USB RFID Reader
World-class UHF RFID Desktop Reader
Specifications subject to change without notice.
* Receive sensitivity will improve as transmit power is reduced