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RFID Readers/Modules

On this page, you’ll find all our RFID/NFC readers. Check out the 13.56MHz (RFID HF) and 125kHz (RFID LF) categories. You can filter products by frequency, interface, supported tag standard, power supply voltage, or price.

  • Pepper C1 USB

    Pepper C1

    Price range: $46.40 through $48.62

    The Pepper C1 is a very powerful, wireless and low cost full RFID/NFC read/write device with USB interface that can operate in both host connected and stand alone mode. Supports MIFARE® Classic® in 1K, 4K memory, ICODE, MIFARE Ultralight®, MIFARE DESFire® EV1/EV2, MIFARE Plus®, NTAG® and Tag-it™.

    Our minimum order value is £50 but for small orders it may be cheaper to buy this product from our distributor partners: DigiKey, RS Components or TME:
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  • Pepper C1 FCC

    Pepper C1 FCC Approved RFID Reader

    Price range: $47.82 through $50.04

    Our newest version of the Pepper C1, the Pepper C1 FCC, now has modular approval from the FCC for use in equipment supplied and fitted in the USA.

    The Pepper C1 USB is a very powerful, wireless and low cost full RFID/NFC read/write device with USB interface that can operate in both host connected and stand alone mode. Supports MIFARE® Classic® in 1K, 4K memory, ICODE, MIFARE Ultralight®, MIFARE DESFire® EV1/EV2, MIFARE Plus®, NTAG® and Tag-it™.

    Our wide range of RFID NFC smart cards, tags and labels are tightly tuned to work with our readers for the best performance. See our range here: https://eccel.co.uk/product-category/rfid-cards-tags/

    Our minimum order value is £50 but for small orders it may be cheaper to buy this product from our distributor partners: Digi-Key or RS Components:
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  • Pepper C1 EA USB

    Pepper C1 EA

    Price range: $46.40 through $47.82

    The Pepper C1 EA (External Antenna) is a very powerful, wireless and low cost full RFID/NFC read/write device with USB interface that can operate in both host connected and stand alone mode. Supports MIFARE® Classic® in 1K, 4K memory, ICODE, MIFARE Ultralight®, MIFARE DESFire® EV1/EV2, MIFARE Plus®, NTAG®, Tag-it™.

    Our minimum order value is $50 but for small orders it may be cheaper to buy this product from our distributor partners: Digi-Key, RS Components or TME:
    Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
  • Pepper C1 MUX

    Pepper C1 MUX

    Price range: $63.08 through $64.43

    The Pepper C1 MUX module is the multiplexed version of the Pepper C1 – the first Eccel Technology Ltd product with wireless connectivity capabilities. The user can connect up to 8 external (red) RFID antennas. Thanks to the wireless connectivity, the customer receives free lifetime Over-the-Air updates, and of course the communication protocol can be used over TCP instead of the traditional UART/USB interface. Combining these features with standalone mode provides a “straight out of the box” ready to use device for many application. In standalone mode, the module can also send a tag UID over MQTT or WebSockets, making it easy to integrate with IoT systems.

    Our wide range of RFID NFC smart cards, tags and labels are tightly tuned to work with our readers for the best performance. See our range here: https://ecceltechnology.com/product-category/rfid-cards-tags/

    Our minimum order value is $50 but for small orders it may be cheaper to buy this product from our distributor partners: Digi-Key, RS Components or TME:
    Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
  • Pepper C1 MUX FCC

    Pepper C1 MUX FCC Approved RFID Reader

    Price range: $64.50 through $65.84

    Our newest version of the Pepper C1 MUX FCC has modular approval from the FCC for use in equipment supplied and fitted in the USA.

    The Pepper C1 MUX module is the multiplexed version of the Pepper C1 – the first Eccel Technology Ltd product with wireless connectivity capabilities. The user can connect up to 8 external (red) RFID antennas. Thanks to the wireless connectivity, the customer receives free lifetime Over-the-Air updates, and of course the communication protocol can be used over TCP instead of the traditional UART/USB interface. Combining these features with standalone mode provides a “straight out of the box” ready to use device for many application. In standalone mode, the module can also send a tag UID over MQTT or WebSockets, making it easy to integrate with IoT systems.

    Our wide range of RFID NFC smart cards, tags and labels are tightly tuned to work with our readers for the best performance. See our range here: https://eccel.co.uk/product-category/rfid-cards-tags/

    Our minimum order value is £50 but for small orders it may be cheaper to buy this product from our distributor partners: Digi-Key or RS Components:
    Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
  • Pepper C1 Module FCC Approved RFID Module

    Pepper C1 Module FCC Approved RFID Module

    $33.22

    Pepper C1 Module FCC Approved RFID Module is our newest version of the Pepper C1 Module which has modular approval from the FCC for use in equipment supplied and fitted in the USA.

    The Pepper C1 Module is a very powerful, wireless and low cost full RFID/NFC read/write device with UART interface that can operate in both host connected and stand alone mode. Supports MIFARE® Classic® in 1K, 4K memory, ICODE, MIFARE Ultralight®, MIFARE DESFire® EV1/EV2, MIFARE Plus® and NTAG2xx.

    Our wide range of RFID NFC smart cards, tags and labels are tightly tuned to work with our readers for the best performance. See our range here: https://eccel.co.uk/product-category/rfid-cards-tags/

    Our minimum order value is £50 but for small orders it may be cheaper to buy this product from our distributor partners: Digi-Key or RS Components:
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  • Pepper C1 module

    Pepper C1 RFID Module

    $31.81

    The Pepper C1 RFID Module is a very powerful, wireless and low cost full RFID/NFC read/write device with UART interface that can operate in both host connected and stand alone mode. Supports MIFARE® Classic® in 1K, 4K memory, ICODE, MIFARE Ultralight®, MIFARE DESFire® EV1/EV2, MIFARE Plus® and NTAG2xx.

    Our wide range of RFID NFC smart cards, tags and labels are tightly tuned to work with our readers for the best performance. See our range here: https://ecceltechnology.com/product-category/rfid-cards-tags/

    Our minimum order value is £50 but for small orders it may be cheaper to buy this product from our distributor partners: RS Components – [click here] or Digi-Key – [click here]:
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  • Pepper C2 FCC Approved RFID Module

    Pepper C2 FCC Approved RFID Module

    $25.49

    The Pepper C2 FCC Approved RFID Module is a powerful, yet low cost full RFID/NFC read/write device. It is CE compliant and has FCC approval from the FCC for use in equipment supplied and fitted in the USA.

    The Pepper C2 Module RFID reader is the advanced successor to the Pepper C1 Module, with increased range and full USB keyboard HID emulation. Unlike the Pepper C1 Module however, it does not have wireless capability but instead has command interface via UART and USB.

    It maintains full compatibility with most of the tag types and protocols supported by the Pepper C1 Module. It supports MIFARE® Classic® in 1K, 4K memory, ICODE SLIX, ICODE SLIX2, MIFARE Ultralight®, MIFARE, MIFARE Plus®, NTAG® and DESFire (read UID only).

    Our wide range of RFID NFC smart cards, tags and labels are tightly tuned to work with our readers for the best performance. See our range here: https://ecceltechnology.com/product-category/rfid-cards-tags/

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  • Pepper C2 FCC Approved RFID Module with Integrated Antenna

    Pepper C2 FCC Approved RFID Module with Integrated Antenna

    $26.83

    The Pepper C2 FCC Approved RFID Module is a powerful, yet low cost full RFID/NFC read/write device. It is CE compliant and has FCC full modular approval from the FCC for use in equipment supplied and fitted in the USA.

    The Pepper C2 Module RFID reader is the advanced successor to the Pepper C1 Module, with increased range and full USB keyboard HID emulation. Unlike the Pepper C1 Module however, it does not have wireless capability but instead has command interface via UART and USB.

    It maintains full compatibility with most of the tag types and protocols supported by the Pepper C1 Module. It supports MIFARE® Classic® in 1K, 4K memory, ICODE SLIX, ICODE SLIX2, MIFARE Ultralight®, MIFARE, MIFARE Plus®, NTAG® and DESFire (read UID only).

    Our wide range of RFID NFC smart cards, tags and labels are tightly tuned to work with our readers for the best performance. See our range here: https://eccel.co.uk/product-category/rfid-cards-tags/

    Add to cart
  • Pepper C1 PoE

    Pepper C1 PoE

    Price range: $81.38 through $89.38

    The Pepper C1 PoE is a next-generation RFID reader designed for demanding embedded and networked applications. It’s a very powerful, and low cost full RFID/NFC read/write device with Ethernet, USB, UART interfaces that can operate in both host connected and stand alone mode. Power can be supplied via USB, or PoE. Supports MIFARE® Classic® in 1K, 4K memory, ICODE, MIFARE Ultralight®, MIFARE DESFire® EV1/EV2, MIFARE Plus® and NTAG2xx.

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1. Do these readers have CE and FCC certification?
Yes, all our RFID readers and modules are tested and certified to meet CE standards. The latest readers from the Pepper C1 family have some family members with full modular FCC approval certification too.
2. How are embedded modules integrated?
Our modules can be easily integrated into your hardware via UART, USB, Ethernet, RS232, RS485, SPI or I2C interfaces. There are also many wireless protocols available in the Pepper C1 family like TCP Server, TCP Client, REST API, MQTT, Web Socket and BR/EDR + LE
3. What is the typical read range and what does the reading range depend on?
LF (125 kHz) readers typically have a range of several centimeters. For HF (13.56 MHz) readers, the typical reading range for the B1 series readers is a maximum of 7 cm. For C1 series readers, it's a maximum of 12 cm, and for C2 series readers, it can reach up to 20 cm. For our UHF reader, the reading range is up to 15m. The read range is influenced by the antenna size, tag type and orientation, reader power output, environmental conditions, and surrounding materials such as metal or liquid.
4. What hardware interfaces are available?
Depending on the model, readers offer interfaces such as USB, serial UART (TTL), RS232, RS485, Wiegand, Ethernet, SPI, or I²C for flexible system integration.
5. What reader should I select for my project?
Here's a quick guide to choosing the right reader family. You need to answer a few basic questions: What reading range do I need? Less than 10 cm – all will work. Above 10 cm – Pepper C1 or Pepper C2, up to 20cm – Pepper C2. Do I need wireless connectivity? Yes – Pepper C1. No – all, including Pepper C1. Do I need to detect tags some distance away the reader's mounting location? Yes – look for readers with the EA (External Antenna) suffix or 1 of our PCBA mounting modules . No – all will work. Do I need multiple active zones for reading tags? Yes – choose Pepper C1 MUX. Do I need low power consumption? Choose RFID B1 module, Pepper C1 module, or Pepper C2 module – these are SMT versions of standard readers.
6. Can multiple tags be read simultaneously?
Yes, depending on the model and tag type, our readers can perform anti-collision operations to identify multiple tags at once. How many? Up to 15 tags in case of small ICODE tags, the limiting factor is enough emitted power to power up multiple tags.
7. Do the modules support custom firmware or commands?
All modules have a fixed command set, but we provide custom firmware development upon request.

Our products are divided into three families: the Pepper C1 family, the Chilli B1 family, and legacy readers.

The Pepper C1 family represents our core, constantly evolving products with 1.25W RFID transmit power. We offer readers in various forms:

  • standard reader with a built-in RFID antenna on a printed circuit board (black PCB);
  • reader with a socket for connecting an external RFID antenna (External Antenna EA) (blue PCB) that can be connected to green antennas;
  • multiplexed (MUX) reader, which can be connected to up to 8 external RFID antennas (red PCB) that can be connected to red antennas. These three reader versions are available in four interface versions: UART, USB, RS232, and RS485.
  • The Pepper C1 family also includes a small surface-mount module reader that is designed for deep sleep operation – the Pepper C1 module.
  • For large and complex projects, we offer the Pepper C1 PoE with an Ethernet interface with PoE + USB.

The Chilli B1 family includes three reader versions: the Chilli UART B1, the Chilli USB B1, and the Chilli RS232 B1, as well as the B1 RFID module. The Chilli family is equipped with an RFID chip with a transmission power of 500mW. The greatest advantage of the RFID B1 module is its ultra-low current consumption of 20nA in deep sleep mode.

Other readers, such as the RWD Micode, OEM RWD Micode, MicroRWD QT, and RFID A1, are no longer being developed but are still used in many projects and will be available for sale as long as demand persists.