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RC522 RFID Reader/Writer Module with Tag

GH₵55.00

Product Overview: RC522 RFID Reader/Writer Module with Tag The MFRC-522 RFID module is a 13.56 MHz contactless communication reader/writer module based on NXP's MFRC522 IC. It is commonly used in hobby electronics, Arduino projects, and embedded systems for short-range RFID communication.

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Overview

📡 Product Overview: RC522 RFID Reader/Writer Module with Tag

The MFRC-522 RFID module is a 13.56 MHz contactless communication reader/writer module based on NXP's MFRC522 IC. It is commonly used in hobby electronics, Arduino projects, and embedded systems for short-range RFID communication.


🧰 Key Specifications

Parameter Details
Operating Frequency 13.56 MHz
IC Chip NXP MFRC522
Communication SPI (default), I²C, UART (optional)
Operating Voltage 3.3V (logic and power)
Max Current ~13-26 mA
Reading Distance Up to 5–6 cm
Data Rate 106 kbit/s
Operating Temperature -20°C to +85°C
Antenna Type Onboard PCB antenna
Dimensions Approx. 40mm × 60mm

📦 What's Typically Included

  • 1x RC522 RFID Reader Module

  • 1x RFID Card (13.56 MHz, ISO/IEC 14443 Type A)

  • 1x Key Fob Tag

  • 1x 8-Pin Header Strip (for soldering or breadboarding)


⚙️ Applications

  • Electronic door locks

  • Attendance systems

  • Access control systems

  • Asset tracking

  • Arduino/Microcontroller projects

  • Secure login/authentication systems


🤖 Arduino Compatibility

The RC522 is widely supported in the Arduino ecosystem with libraries like:

  • MFRC522 by Miguel Balboa

  • Adafruit_PN532 (advanced NFC features)

Wiring (for SPI):

RC522 Pin Arduino Uno Pin
SDA (SS) D10
SCK D13
MOSI D11
MISO D12
IRQ Not connected
GND GND
RST D9
3.3V 3.3V only (not 5V!)
Pairs well with

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