The RC522 RFID Module for Arduino & Raspberry PI enables wireless contactless communication with RFID cards and tags at 13.56MHz. It supports MIFARE Classic cards for access control, identification, and contactless data applications.
Key features
- 13.56MHz frequency ISO 14443A compliant
- Supports MIFARE Classic 1K and 4K cards
- SPI/I2C/UART interfaces for flexible connection
- Read/Write capability for card data storage
- 3.3V operation with 5V tolerant input pins
- Built-in antenna with up to 10cm range
- Compact module with included card and key fob
Good to know
- Module operates at 3.3V – do not connect 5V directly to data pins
- Use MFRC522 library by miguelbalboa for Arduino
- Default I2C address conflicts may occur – use SPI for best results
- Card must be within a few centimeters for reliable reading
- MIFARE Classic security is compromised – not for high-security applications