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  • Pepper C1 MUX RS232 FCC Approved RFID Reader

    Pepper C1 MUX RS232 FCC Approved RFID Reader

    £48.70

    Our newest version of the Pepper C1 MUX RS232 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 minimum order value is £50 but for small orders it  may be cheaper to buy this product from our distributor partners: Digi-Key:
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  • Pepper C1 MUX RS485 FCC Approved RFID Reader

    Pepper C1 MUX RS485 FCC Approved RFID Reader

    £48.70

    Our newest version of the Pepper C1 MUX RS485 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 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 MUX UART FCC Approved RFID Reader

    Pepper C1 MUX UART FCC Approved RFID Reader

    £47.95

    Our newest version of the Pepper C1 MUX UART 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 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 MUX USB FCC

    Pepper C1 MUX USB FCC Approved RFID Reader

    £48.95

    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:
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  • Pepper C1 Module FCC Approved RFID Module

    Pepper C1 Module FCC Approved RFID Module

    £24.70

    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

    £23.65

    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://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: RS Components – [click here] or Digi-Key – [click here]:
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  • Pepper C1 PoE

    Pepper C1 PoE

    Price range: £60.50 through £66.45

    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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  • Pepper C1 PoE case

    Pepper C1 PoE case

    £5.90

    The Pepper C1 PoE case is a dedicated IP54 plastic enclosure (made from ABS) for professional mounting and robust protection in real-world deployments.
    This case can be customised.

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  • RFID A1 13.56MHz module

    RFID A1

    £26.30

    The RFID A1 is a surface mount complete RFID reader module supporting Mifare Classic, Mifare Ultralight, Mifare EV1, NTAG2xx transponders. SPI or I2C interface. Connect a 3.3V power supply and an antenna (see our antenna range) to create a working RFID reader. Very fast and very low power. Supports multiple tags simultaneously in the field and stand alone operation as well as connected to a host controller operation. Add as a sub assembly component to your pcb to give RFID capability to your product.

    Our minimum order value is £50 but for small orders it  may be cheaper to buy this product from our distributor partners: here (RS Components) or here (TME):
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  • RFID B1

    RFID B1

    £26.30

    The RFID NFC B1 is a surface mount complete RFID reader module supporting MIFARE Classic®, MIFARE Ultralight®, MIFARE EV1®, NTAG2xx® transponders. Serial (UART) interface. Additional features provided are a comparator, DAC, PWM and digital I/O. Connect a 3.3V power supply and an antenna (see our antenna range) to create a working RFID reader. Very fast and very low power. Supports multiple tags simultaneously in the field and stand alone operation as well as connected to a host controller operation. Add as a sub assembly component to your pcb to give RFID capability to your product.

    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], Digi-Key – [click here] or TME – [click here]:

    Digi-Key
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  • RWD MICODE TURBO

    RWD MICODE TURBO

    £34.95

    The RWD MICODE TURBO reader is a complete Read/Write system for ISO14443A MIFARE Classic® 1K, MIFARE Classic® 4K, MIFARE Ultralight® and ISO15693 ICODE® SLI, DESFire® MIFARE Plus® cards and tags.

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  • MicroRWD QT SMT

    RFID MicroRWD QT SMT LP

    £16.95

    Surface mount version of 125 kHz RFID reader module supporting several transponder/tag types. NXP Hitag 1, Hitag S, Hitag 2, EM4001 / EM4102 and Microchip MCRF200/123 tag types.

    Our minimum order value is £50 but for small orders it  may be cheaper to buy this product from our distributor partners: here (RS Components) or here (TME):
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  • Chilli RS232-B1

    RFID NFC Chilli RS232-B1

    £37.60

    The Chilli RS232-B1 is a low cost full RFID/NFC read/write device that can operate in “host” connected mode or “stand alone” mode. Supports MIFARE Classic® 1K, MIFARE Classic® 4K, NTAG2xx®, MIFARE Ultralight®. Based on our RFID-B1 with additional integral antenna, RS232 interface, up to continuous 25V DC power connection, LED for card in the field indication/ interrupt, mounting holes and flexible plated connection holes. Free software libraries for C, C#, Java, Linux, Arduino, Altium/CS footprints, PCB antenna designs.

    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:
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  • Chilli UART-B1

    RFID NFC Chilli UART-B1

    £36.60

    Chilli UART-B1 is a low cost full RFID/NFC read/write device that can operate in “host” connected mode or “stand alone” mode. Supports MIFARE Classic® 1K, MIFARE Classic® 4K, NTAG2xx®, MIFARE Ultralight®. Based on our RFID-B1 with additional integral antenna, LED for card in the field indication/ interrupt, mounting holes and flexible plated connection holes.

    Our minimum order value is £50 but for small orders it  may be cheaper to buy this product from our distributor partners: RS Components or TME:
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  • Chilli USB-B1

    RFID NFC Chilli USB-B1

    £38.40

    Chilli USB B1 is a low cost full RFID/NFC read/write device that can operate in “host” connected mode or “stand alone” mode. Supports MIFARE Classic® 1K and MIFARE Classic® 4K, NTAG2xx®, Ultralight. Based on our RFID-B1 with additional integral antenna, USB interface (FTDI virtual COM port, micro USB connector), powered by USB, LED for card in the field indication/ interrupt, mounting holes and flexible plated connection holes. Free software libraries for C, C#, Java, Linux, Arduino.

    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], Digi-Key – [click here] or TME – [click here]:
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  • RFID RWD QT ESD (Industrial)

    RFID RWD QT ESD (Industrial)

    £27.75

    Industrial version of 125 kHz RFID reader module supporting several transponder/tag types. NXP Hitag1, Hitag S256, Hitag S2048, Hitag2, EM4001 / EM4102 and Microchip MCRF200/123 tag types.

    Our minimum order value is £50 but for small orders it  may be cheaper to buy this product from our distributor partners: here (RS Components) or here (TME):
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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.