The MF RC530 is a reader IC for contactless communication at 13.56 MHz with outstanding modulation and demodulation performance, which supports all kinds of passive contactless communication methods and protocols at 13.56 MHz.
The MF RC530 is a highly integrated ISO 14443A reader IC for contactless communication at 13.56 MHz. It supports MIFARE® Classic, higher baudrates up to 424 kHz, and provides both parallel and SPI compatible interfaces.
The device is supplied in a 32‑pin SO package with separate analog, digital and transmitter power supplies, offering up to 100 mm proximity operating distance and a 64‑byte FIFO buffer for data transfer.
| Proximity operating distance | up to 100 mm |
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| Transmitter supply voltage | 3.3 V to 5 V |
| Digital supply voltage | 3.3 V or 5 V |
| Supported protocol | ISO 14443A |
| Supported MIFARE protocol | MIFARE® Classic |
| Package type | 32‑pin SO package |
| FIFO buffer size | 64 byte |
| Oscillator | 13.56 MHz crystal compatible |
The MF RC530 can operate at a proximity distance of up to 100 mm.