This document is the user manual for Philips Semiconductors RD700 series integrated circuits, which describes the command set and function modules of the product.
This manual describes the MF RD700 "Pegoda" reader command set, including the functional description of each command and how to integrate the device into a system. It covers the default configuration using the MF RC500 IC and explains the library stack that provides host‑to‑reader communication.
The document also outlines supported interfaces (USB, RS232, IrDA), operating system compatibility (Windows 98/2000/NT 4.0), and return‑value conventions. Additional sections cover MIFARE® command sets, authentication procedures, low‑level ISO 14443A commands, utility functions, and self‑test capabilities.
| Default reader IC | MF RC500 |
|---|---|
| Default interface | USB |
| Additional interfaces | RS232, IrDA |
The MF RD700 supports USB as the default interface and also provides RS232 and IrDA connections.
Yes, the USB interface allows more than one reader to be connected, though the library handles one reader per application.
The default contactless reader IC in the MF RD700 is the MF RC500.