{"product_id":"simultaneous-rfid-reader-m6e-nano-sparkfun","title":"SparkFun Simultaneous RFID Reader M6E Nano - UHF RFID Module","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-copy\"\u003e\n \u003cstyle\u003e\n .product-copy{line-height:1.7;color:#1f2937}\n .product-copy \u003e * + *{margin-top:1rem}\n .product-copy h2{margin:1.4em 0 .6em;color:#111827}\n .product-copy h3{margin:1.1em 0 .5em;color:#111827}\n .product-copy p{margin:0 0 1em}\n .product-copy ul,.product-copy ol{margin:0 0 1.2em 1.2em}\n .product-copy li{margin:.35em 0}\n .product-copy table{width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:1.2em 0}\n .product-copy table th,.product-copy table td{border:1px solid #e5e7eb;padding:.7em .8em;text-align:left;vertical-align:top}\n .product-copy table th{background:#f9fafb;width:32%}\n .faq-list{margin:1.2rem 0 1.4rem}\n .faq{border:1px solid #e5e7eb;border-radius:12px;padding:.85rem 1rem;margin:.6rem 0;background:#fafafa}\n .note{background:#f8fafc;border-left:4px solid #2563eb;padding:.85rem 1rem;border-radius:8px}\n \u003c\/style\u003e\n \u003ch2\u003eRead Many UHF RFID Tags with an Arduino-Friendly Reader Board\u003c\/h2\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSimultaneous RFID Reader M6E Nano SparkFun\u003c\/strong\u003e is an Arduino-friendly UHF RFID board built around the M6E Nano for multi-tag reads, asset tracking, and access-style projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eIt gives you a practical way to start with EPCglobal Gen 2 UHF RFID on a shield-style board that can work with Arduino-compatible hardware or a serial connection to a computer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"note\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eImportant:\u003c\/strong\u003e SparkFun notes that FTDI Cable products are known to be incompatible with this board. Use a supported serial interface or microcontroller connection instead.\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003ch3\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cul\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBased on the M6E Nano reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e Built for UHF RFID projects\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReads EPCglobal Gen 2 tags:\u003c\/strong\u003e Widely used tag standard\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUp to 150 tags per second:\u003c\/strong\u003e Designed for fast tag read workflows\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdjustable output power:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lets you balance range and power use\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArduino-friendly footprint:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy to prototype with common dev boards\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003c\/ul\u003e\n \u003ch3\u003eWhat you can build\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eUse it for inventory tracking, access control prototypes, asset tagging, race timing experiments, toolbox tracking, and UHF RFID learning projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003ch3\u003eStarter bundles\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cp\u003ePair it with tags, a supported serial interface or controller board, stable power, and an external antenna if you want more range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003ch3\u003eRecommended add-ons\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eHelpful add-ons include EPC Gen 2 tags, supported serial adapters, external antennas, cables, and heatsinking care for longer sessions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003ctable\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003cth\u003eProduct\u003c\/th\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eSparkFun Simultaneous RFID Reader - M6E Nano\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003cth\u003eSKU\u003c\/th\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eSEN-14066\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003cth\u003eRFID Standard\u003c\/th\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eEPCglobal Gen 2\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003cth\u003eRead Speed\u003c\/th\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eUp to 150 tags per second\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003cth\u003eWrite Speed\u003c\/th\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eAbout 80ms standard write\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003cth\u003eAdjustable Power Output\u003c\/th\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003e0dBm to 27dBm\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003cth\u003eTypical Range\u003c\/th\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eUp to 16ft with the right antenna; about 1–2ft with onboard antenna\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003ctr\u003e\n \u003cth\u003eBoard Style\u003c\/th\u003e\n \u003ctd\u003eArduino-compatible footprint\u003c\/td\u003e\n \u003c\/tr\u003e\n \u003c\/table\u003e\n \u003ch3\u003ePinout \u0026amp; usage notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThe board uses an Arduino-friendly footprint and can also be connected through the FTDI-style header to a computer or other serial host.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003ch3\u003eResources \u0026amp; support\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sparkfun.com\/sparkfun-simultaneous-rfid-reader-m6e-nano.html\"\u003eOfficial SparkFun product page\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/learn.sparkfun.com\/tutorials\/simultaneous-rfid-tag-reader-hookup-guide\"\u003eSparkFun hookup guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003ch3\u003eWhat’s in the box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e1 × SparkFun Simultaneous RFID Reader - M6E Nano\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"faq-list\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"faq\"\u003e\n \u003cstrong\u003eHow many tags can it read?\u003c\/strong\u003e\n SparkFun lists up to 150 tags per second.\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"faq\"\u003e\n \u003cstrong\u003eCan it work with the onboard antenna?\u003c\/strong\u003e\n Yes, but range is shorter than with a proper external antenna.\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv class=\"faq\"\u003e\n \u003cstrong\u003eCan I use an FTDI Cable?\u003c\/strong\u003e\n SparkFun says FTDI Cable products are known to be incompatible with this reader.\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SparkFun","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45836812779809,"sku":"SEN-14066","price":12435.0,"currency_code":"PHP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0777\/1491\/5617\/files\/14066-SparkFun_Simultaneous_RFID_Reader_-_M6E_Nano-01b.jpg?v=1775033037","url":"https:\/\/circuit.rocks\/products\/simultaneous-rfid-reader-m6e-nano-sparkfun","provider":"circuitrocks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}