RC522 RFID Module 13.56MHz

This low cost  MFRC522 based RFID Reader Module is easy to use and can be used in a wide range of applications.

The MFRC522 is a highly integrated reader/writer IC for contactless communication at 13.56 MHz.

Features:

• MFRC522 chip based board
• Operating frequency: 13.56MHz
• Supply Voltage: 3.3V
• Current: 13-26mA
• Read Range: Approx 3cm with supplied card and fob
• SPI Interface
• Max Data Transfer Rate: 10Mbit / s
• Dimensions: 60mm × 39mm

The Oyster travel cards used in London are compatable with this reader.

Package contents

• 1 x Mifare RC522 Card Read Antenna RF Module
• 1x RFID plain white Card
• 1x RFID FOB
• 1x 8pin right angle header pins
• 1x 8pin straight header pins

Documents

Arduino Library and example code

MFRC522 Datasheet

Aruino Wiring

   RC522 MODULE    UNO     MEGA
   SDA(SS)         D10     D53
   SCK             D13     D52
   MOSI            D11     D51
   MISO            D12     D50
   PQ              Not Connected
   GND             GND     GND
   RST             D9      D9
   3.3V            3.3V    3.3V