Mercury6e UHF RFID Module Family
Performance, Efficiency and Flexibility
As companies start to build RFID solutions into a variety of different applications, they often discover that building a customized
reader is the best way to fulfill their specific use case. And the best way to build a reader is by using RFID modules. While companies
may be tempted to start at the chip level, using a module can offer benefits such as lower costs due to less development time,
fast integratio
n into a solution resulting in quicker t
ime-to-market and complete certification for global use. Additionally, the use
of modules can offer predictable and stable performance to ensure a successful RFID deployment.
ThingMagic, a JADAK brand, offers a series of embedded UHF RFID modules to drive innovation and increase productivity
for a variety of applications. Hundreds of companies have designed ThingMagic embedded RFID modules into their solutions.
A wide range of performance and form factors allows companies to meet their individual needs. By using ThingMagic modules,
organizations benefit from the expertise of the engineers who have designed modules for years. In addition, ThingMagic’s
modules use a universal API that allows customers to write the software once and use it for multiple applications with different
modules within the family.
It’s this flexible solution – a universal API coupled with
reliable, accurate modules – that makes ThingMagic the perfect solution
for developing RFID applications for any use case, in any industry.
View the specifications for M6e http://www.thingmagic.com/embedded-rfid-readers
Mercury
®
6e Series High Performance Multi-Protocol Embedded UHF RFID Modules
ThingMagic Nano
ThingMagic Nano delivers the smallest
form factor for a Mercury Series
embedded UHF RFID module with
very low power consumption and
is ideal for battery operated, low
cost, small form-factor portable
readers. ThingMagic Nano’s wide RF
output range (0 dBm to +27 dBm) is
important for the read/write require-
ments for RFID-enabled printers and
tag commissioning stations. It features
a surface mou
nt package designed for
the efficiency of SMT manu
facturing,
driving down the total cost for em-
bedding RFID in volume applications,
including consumables authentication
and device configuration.
M6e
The 4-port M6e will meet or exceed
the performance requirements of
the most demanding fixed position
multi-antenna reader applications,
delivering the highest read rate and
RF power. The M6e will transmit up
to +31.5 dBm and can read more than
750 tags/second. This performance
makes M6e the ideal RFID engine for
challenging applications like race timing,
portals with long cable runs and
conveyors requiring multiple antennas.
The M6e has both serial and USB
interfaces to support both board-to-
board and board-to-host connectivity.
Micro and Micro-LTE
The 2-port Micro and Micro-
LTE deliver
the form factor, efficiency, RF power
and flexibility needed to embed UHF
RFID in your best-in-class portable
and
hand held applications. The Micro reads
750 tags/second and the Micro-LTE is
optimized for applications with small
populations and reads 50 tags/second.
The low power consumption of both
modules fits battery operated applications
and wider RF output range (-5 dBm to
+30 dBm) is a key
requirement for RFID
enabled printers, tag commissioning
stations and point of sales readers.
Edge connections allow the Micro and
Micro- LTE to be soldered directly to a
motherboard as
a standard component.
The on-board connectors allow the
module to be mated to a motherboard.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
FEATURES
SUMMARY
MERCURY6E SERIES
M6e Micro & Micro-LTE ThingMagic Nano
Dimensions
69 mm L x 43 mm W x 7.5 mm H
(2.7 in L by 1.7 in W by 0.3 in H)
46 mm L x 26 mm W x 4.0 mm H
(1.8 in L x 1.0 in W x 0.16 in H)
22 mm L x 26 mm W x 3.0 mm H
(0.866 in L x 1.024 in W x 0.118 in H)
RFID Protocol
Support
EPCglobal Gen 2 (ISO 18000-6C) with DRM; ISO 18000-6B and IP-X optional;
EPCglobal G2V2 (ISO 18000-63) pending market availability
EPCglobal Gen 2 (ISO 18000-6C);
EPCglobal G2V2 (ISO 18000-63)
pending market availability
Antenna Connector
Four 50 Ohm MMCX connectors
supporting four monostatic antennas
Two 50 Ohm connections
(board-edge or U.FL) supporting
two monostatic antennas
Single 50 Ohm connection
(board-edge) supporting a
monostatic antenna
RF Power Output
Separate read and write levels,
command adjustable from +5 dBm
to +31.5 dBm (1.4W) with +/-0.5 dBm
accuracy above +15 dBm
1
Separate read and write levels,
commanded adjustable from -5 dBm
to +30 dBm (1W) in 0.5 dB steps,
accurate to +/- 1 dBm
2
Separate read and write levels,
command adjustable from 0 dBm to
+27 dBm (500mW) in 0.01 dB steps
Regulatory
Pre-configured and screened
for the following regions:
FCC (NA, SA),
ETSI (EU),
TRAI (India),
KCC (Korea),
ACMA (Australia),
SRRC-MII (P.R.China),
‘ Open’ (Customizable) 865-869 MHz
and 902-928 MHz
Pre-configured for the following
regions:
FCC (NA, SA),
ETSI (EU),
TRAI (India),
KCC (Korea),
ACMA (Australia),
SRRC-MII (P.R. China),
MIC (Japan),
‘ Open’ (Customizable) 865-868 MHz
and 902-928 MHz
Pre-configured for the following
regions:
FCC (NA, SA),
ETSI (EU),
TRAI (India),
KCC (Korea) MHz,
ACMA (Australia) MHz,
SRRC-MII (P.R.China),
MIC (Japan),
‘ Open’ (Customizable) 865-870 MHz
and 915-928 MHz
Physical
15-pin low-profile connector
providing DC power,
communication, control
and GPIO signals
28 board-edge connections or
20-pin Molex low profile connector
(53748-0208) providing access to RF,
DC power, communication, control
and GPIO signals
41 board-edge connections
providing access to RF, DC power,
communication, control and
GPIO signals
Data Interfaces
UART with 3.3/5V logic levels from
9.6 to 921.6 kbps; USB 2.0 full speed
device port (up to 12 Mbps)
UART with 3.3/5V logic levels from
9.6 to 921.6 kbps; USB 2.0 full speed
device port (up to 12 Mbps)
UART; 3.3V logic levels;
9.6 to 921.6 kbps
Control Interfaces Shutdown Control and Reset Indicator Shutdown Control
GPIO Sensors
and Indicators
Four 3.3V bidirectional ports
configurable as input (sensor) ports
or output (indicator) ports
Two 3.3V bidi
rectional ports
configurable as input (sensor) ports
or output (indicator) ports
Four 3.3V bidirectional ports
configurable as input (sensor) ports
or output (indicator) ports
API Support C#/.NET, Java, C C#/.NET, Java, C C#/.NET, Java, C
DC Power Required
DC Voltage: 5.0 V +/- 5%
DC power consumption when reading:
6.7 W @ +31.5 dBm
4.2 W @ power levels under +17 dBm
DC Voltage: 3.5 to 5.25 V
3
DC power consumption when reading:
5.5 W @ +30 dBm
3.5 W @ +27 dBm
2.5 W @ +23 dBm
2.0 W @ 0 dBm
DC Voltage:
3.3 to 5.25 V for +25 dBm out
3.7 to 5.25 V for +27 dBm out
DC power consumption when reading:
3.7 W @ 5 VDC for +27 dBm out
3.2 W @ 5 VDC for +25 dBm out
1.6 W @ 5 VDC for 0 dBm out