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2 layers25.4 × 52 mmCE PiicoDev RFID Reader Writer, the printed circuit board in 3D

CE PiicoDev RFID Reader Writer

CoreElectronics/CE-PiicoDev-RFID-Module7

CE PiicoDev RFID Reader Writer

Size
25.4 × 52 mm
Copper layers
2
Thickness
1.6 mm
Parts
59
Nets
32
Pads
151
Tracks, vias
398, 49
Pours
2
Routed
Yes
KiCad
KiCad 5 (file 20171130)
Created
8 Sep 2021
Updated
4 Apr 2022

Overview

CE PiicoDev RFID Reader Writer is an open-source printed circuit board by CoreElectronics, from the CoreElectronics/CE-PiicoDev-RFID-Module repository on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board of 25.4 × 52 mm with 59 parts on 32 nets, routed with 398 tracks and 49 vias.

It is built around the MFRC522. Its parts include 16 capacitors, 9 resistors, 4 connectors, 2 inductors and 1 IC. It belongs with the radio and wireless boards of this library.

Main components

1

README

README.md

PiicoDev® RFID Module

This is the repo for the Core Electronics PiicoDev RFID Module.

The PiicoDev® RFID Module will get you started with reading (and writing) RFID tags. Use unique tag IDs to identify users, track your equipment, or make your own vending machine. Getting started is easy - there's no need for soldering, and great PiicoDev guides for Python / MicroPython. If you prefer to go freestyle, each RFID module features a standard breakout header for breadboarding or wires, and the small size makes it ideal for compact projects. This module is compatible with modern RFID / NFC tags: NTAG213, NTAG203 and Classic (aka. Mifare) tags. That means you can not only read the tag ID, but also read or write data to the tag. For more advanced projects, you can connect up to four RFID modules on a single bus. Each device address is selectable using the address switch (labelled ASW) which can select addresses from 0x2C (factory default) to 0x2F.

Features

  • Small size to fit your project
  • Read IDs and Read/Write data to your tag
  • Connect up to four RFID modules on the same bus
  • Great guides to get you started
  • PiicoDev connector, compatible with Qwiic and STEMMA QT (3.3V only)
  • 2.54mm breakout for breadboarding/prototyping
  • Manufactured and supported in Australia by Core Electronics

License

This project is open source - please review the LICENSE.md file for further licensing information.

If you have any technical questions, or concerns about licensing, please contact technical support on the Core Electronics forums.

"PiicoDev" and the PiicoDev logo are trademarks of Core Electronics Pty Ltd.

Parts

59
QtyValueFootprintReferences
610kResistor_SMD:R_0402_1005MetricR1, R2, R3, R6, R7, R9
6G***labelkibuzzard-61B8280C, kibuzzard-61B8283F, kibuzzard-61B82819, kibuzzard-61B82827, kibuzzard-61B82831, kibuzzard-61B82849
4100nCapacitor_SMD:C_0402_1005MetricC11, C12, C13, C14
4270p NP0 2%Capacitor_SMD:C_0603_1608MetricC9, C10, C15, C16
4MountingHoleCoreElectronics_Components:MountingHole_2.7mm_M2.5_PadClearance_1.2H1, H2, H3, H4
3Net-Tie_2PiicoDev RFID MFRC522:NetTie-2_SMD_Pad0.80mmNT4, NT10, NT11
2 Connector_JST:JST_SH_SM04B-SRSS-TB_1x04-1MP_P1.00mm_HorizontalJ1, J2
21uHInductor_SMD:L_0603_1608MetricL1, L2
222p NP0Capacitor_SMD:C_0402_1005MetricC1, C4
256pCapacitor_SMD:C_0603_1608MetricC7, C8
262p NP0 2%Capacitor_SMD:C_0603_1608MetricC5, C6
2FiducialCoreElectronics_Components:Fiducial_1mm_Mask2mm_No_CourtyardFID1, FID2
2Net-Tie_2_TopPiicoDev RFID MFRC522:NetTie-2_SMD_Pad0.80mmNT8, NT9
1100n X7R 10%Capacitor_SMD:C_0402_1005MetricC3
1120RResistor_SMD:R_0402_1005MetricR11
11kResistor_SMD:R_0603_1608MetricR5
11n NP0 10%Capacitor_SMD:C_0603_1608MetricC2
127.12MHz 12pFCrystal:Crystal_SMD_TXC_7M-4Pin_3.2x2.5mmY1
1820RResistor_SMD:R_0603_1608MetricR4
1Conn_01x01_MaleCoreElectronics_Components:PiicoDev_header_1pinJ4
1Conn_01x06_MaleCoreElectronics_Components:PiicoDev_header_6pinJ3
1I2C PUCoreElectronics_Components:SolderJumper-3_P1.3mm_Closed_RoundedPad1.0x1.5mm_NumberLabelsJP2
1LEDLED_SMD:LED_0603_1608MetricD1
1LEDCoreElectronics_Components:SolderJumper-2_P1.3mm_Bridged_RoundedPad1.0x1.5mmJP1
1LOGO_PiicoDevCoreElectronics_Artwork:piicodev_logo_14.2x3.4mmG1
1LOGO_made-with-loveCoreElectronics_Artwork:piicodev_logo_14.2x3.4mmG3
1Label_PCB_ArtPiicoDev RFID MFRC522:Art_1G6
1Label_PCB_ArtPiicoDev RFID MFRC522:Art_2G7
1Logo_Open_Hardware_SmallCoreElectronics_Artwork:oshwLOGO1
1MFRC522Package_DFN_QFN:VQFN-32-1EP_5x5mm_P0.5mm_EP3.1x3.1mm_ThermalViasU1
1SW_DIP_x02CoreElectronics_Components:SW_DIP_x02_Slide_CHS-02A1SW1

Questions

How big is the CE PiicoDev RFID Reader Writer PCB?

It measures 25.4 × 52 mm and has 2 copper layers, 1.6 mm thick.

What parts does the CE PiicoDev RFID Reader Writer use?

59 parts, built around the MFRC522. The full list of its parts is on this page, with links to each part's symbol and footprint where PCBKit's library has them.

Where can I download the CE PiicoDev RFID Reader Writer KiCad files?

From the CoreElectronics/CE-PiicoDev-RFID-Module repository on GitHub, at the commit this page was made from: the board is PCB/CE-PiicoDev-RFID-Reader-Writer.kicad_pcb. PCBKit opens the board in the browser, with nothing to install.

Can I use the CE PiicoDev RFID Reader Writer design in my own project?

Its repository states no licence, so its author keeps all rights: ask CoreElectronics before reusing the design.

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