ThingMagic Nano
Embedded UHF RFID Module
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 requirements for RFID-enabled
printers and tag commissioning stations. It features a surface mount package designed
for the efficiency of SMT manufacturing, driving down the total cost for embedding
RFID in volume applications, including handheld devices, consumables authentication,
device configuration and access control.
Physical
Dimensions 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)
Tag / Transponder Protocols
RFID Protocol
Support
EPCglobal Gen 2 (ISO 18000-6C)
RF Interface
Antennas Single 50 Ω connection (board-edge)
RF Power Output Separate read and write levels, command-
adjustable from 0 dBm to +27 dBm
in 0.01 dB steps
Regulatory Pre-configured for the following regions:
• FCC (NA, SA) 917.4 – 927.2 MHz
• ETSI (EU) 865.6 – 867.6 MHz
• TRAI (India) 865 – 867 MHz
• KCC (Korea) 917– 923.5 MHz
• MIC (Japan) 916.8 – 923.4 MHz
• ACMA (Australia) 920 – 926 MHz
• SRRC-MII (P.R.China) 920.1– 924.9 MHz
• ‘Open’ (Customizable channel plan;
859 – 873 MHz and 915 – 930 MHz)
Data/Control Interface
Physical 41 board-edge connections providing
access to RF, DC power, communication,
and GPIO signals
Control/Data
Interfaces
• UART; 3.3V logic levels; 9.6 to 921.6 kbps
• Shutdown control
GPIO Sensors
and Indicators as input (sensor) ports or output (indicator)
ports
API support C#/.NET, Java, and Embedded “C” APIs
Power
DC Power
Required
• DC Voltage:
3.3 to 5.5 V for +25 dBm out
3.7 to 5.5 V for +27 dBm out
• DC power consumption when reading:
3.2 W @ 5 VDC for +27 dBm out
2.9 W @ 5 VDC for +25 dBm out
1.5 W @ 5 VDC for 0 dBm out
Idle Power
Consumption
• 0.84 W in ready mode
• 0.015 W in sleep mode
• 0.00025 W in shutdown mode
Environment
Certification • FCC 47 CFR Ch. 1 Part 15
• Industrie Canada RSS-21 0
• ETSI EN 302 208 v1.4.1
Operating Temp. -20C to +60C (case temperature)
Storage Temp. -40C to +85C
Shock and
Vibration
Survives 1 meter drop during handling
Performance
Boot time Less than 30 msec after initial calibration boot
Performance Up to 200 tags/sec reading 96-bit EPC
Specifications subject to change without notice
