RC522 RFID Reader/Writer Module with RFID Card and Tag

The RC522 RFID Reader/Writer Module operates at 13.56 MHz, which is the standard frequency for MIFARE Classic cards and ISO 14443 tags used in access control and attendance systems worldwide. The 50mm operating distance means a card held near the module triggers a read — no tap or swipe contact required. The rfid module connects to microcontrollers via SPI at up to 10 Mbit/s data rate. At 3.3V supply with 13–26mA operating current and under 80 µA in sleep mode.

The rc522 rfid reader suits battery-powered access systems running for extended periods. The rfid reader module can also write data back to writable MIFARE cards — storing custom IDs, access levels, or user data directly on the card rather than only in the system database. Idle current drops to 10–13mA when no card is present, keeping power consumption low between reads.

The rc522 rfid reader writer arduino combination is one of the most documented beginner projects available — the MFRC522 Arduino library installs in one click and the wiring uses six SPI pins. The rfid reader writer module ships with one RFID card and one tag, giving two different form factors to test immediately. Available from StemVolt.

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Features:

• 13.56 MHz operating frequency reads Classic cards and ISO 14443 tags
• SPI at 10 Mbit/s connects to Arduino and ESP32 without additional hardware
• 50mm read range detects card and tag without direct contact required
• Read and write capable — stores custom data directly onto writable cards

Technical Specifications:

Applications:

• Door lock system using RFID Reader/Writer Module
• RC522 rfid module price suits multi-door access control panel prototype builds
• RFID badge reader for college lab entry logging using ESP32 and cloud database
• RC522 rfid reader writer arduino project controls servo lock on door access builds

Package Includes:

• 1 x RC522 RFID Reader/Writer Module with RFID Card and Tag