ThingMagic Nano Firmware v1.3.2 Release Notes 1
ThingMagic Nano Firmware v1.3.2
Release Notes
These release notes describe features and characteristics of ThingMagic Nano module
firmware (FW) version 1.3.2. This firmware is not supported on any other ThingMagic
module.
This is the first firmware release for the GA (Generally Available) version of Nano
hardware. Any previous versions of Nano firmware that were distributed as part of design
verification process are no longer supported.
Nano firmware version 1.3.2 must be used in conjunction with version 1.25.0.113 of the
API. Previous versions of the API will not recognize the module and will not interact with it
correctly. Consult the release notes for future versions of the API to determine if they are
compatible with this version of Nano firmware.
Topics covered in these release notes are:
Features in This Release
Differences from Other Modules
For full information about the ThingMagic Nano product, please consult the Nano Design
Guide, which can be found at:
http://www.thingmagic.com/manuals-firmware
875-0085-01 RevA
Features in This Release
2 ThingMagic Nano Firmware v1.3.2 Release Notes
Features in This Release
The ThingMagic Nano module is the smallest module in the ThingMagic product line, but
shares many of the features and capabilities of the larger modules. These features
include:
Small size: 22 mm x 26 mm x 3 mm
Single RF port supporting an RF output level range of 0 to +27 dBm
W orld-wide regional support in a single SKU, including FCC, EU, India, Korea, Japan,
Australia, and China.
Data interface speeds up to 921.6 kbps
Wide DC input voltage range: 3.3 to 5.5 VDC
Extremely low power consumption when idle: as low as .015 W in sleep mode and
.00025 W in shutdown mode.
Maximum power consumption is typical for a module of this size. It can be reduced, if
desired, lowering the RF output level. Long term power consumption can be lowered
by adjusting the transmit duty cycle, which often can be accomplished without
noticeable impact to desired performance.
Gen2 settings are supported which allow the Nano to achieve read speeds of up to
240 tags per second and receive sensitivity levels as low as -60 dBm.