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General| Frequency | 125 kHz, 134.2 kHz, 13.56 MHz |
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| Supported Standards | ISO 14443A/B, ISO 15693, ISO 18092, NFC |
| Interfaces | USB, RS232, Ethernet, I2C |
| Operating Voltage | 5 V DC ± 10% |
| Typical Read Range | Up to 10 cm (depends on transponder type) |
| Supported Transponders | MIFARE, DESFire, LEGIC, iCLASS |
| Certifications | CE, FCC, IC, RoHS, REACH |
| Supported Protocols | ISO14443, ISO15693, ISO18092, NFC |
The TWN4 family of RFID readers/writers is built around the TWN4 Core Module.
The dimensions of the TWN4 Core Module are provided in detail.
Details the various connectors on the TWN4 Core Module, including A, B, C, and antenna connectors.
Details the pinout and function of Connector A for host communication.
Details the pinout and function of Connector B for various interfaces.
Details the pinout and function of Connector C for antennas and I/O.
Describes Connector HF1, a 50-ohm output for connecting external 13.56MHz antennas.
Describes Connector HF2, offering a position for another 50-ohm connector.
Details the jumpers on the TWN4 Core Module and their functions.
Illustrates how power is routed through the TWN4 Core Module.
Describes OEM PCBs that combine antennas and core modules for a full functional device.
Details the TWN4 Desktop OEM PCB, including its block diagram and specifications.
Provides the dimensions and pinout details for the TWN4 OEM PCB.
Details the TWN4 Panel OEM PCB, including its block diagram.
Describes the TWN4 Desktop device, its housing, and connection options.
Introduces the TWN4 Mini Reader module for integration onto custom PCBs.
Details the connectors on the TWN4 Mini Reader, specifying single row headers and pitch.
Details the memory layout of the TWN4 Core Module, including flash and RAM sections.
Describes the boot loader as the entry point for firmware and app programming.
Explains the App section in flash memory, which defines the TWN4's behavior.
Details the storage section where data is stored and accessed via file system functions.
Illustrates the functional units within the TWN4 Flash Memory.
Shows the sequence of how the boot loader, firmware, and App are started.
Explains firmware error conditions indicated by diagnostic LED blink codes.
Describes a backdoor method to manually start the boot loader by connecting specific pins.
Explains how App and firmware images are provided and distinguished by filename extensions.
Details the standard naming scheme for customer-provided firmware images.
Provides step-by-step instructions for installing the TWN4 developer pack.
Lists the minimum system requirements for using the TWN4 Developer Pack.
Details the changes and improvements made to the TWN4 firmware across various versions.
Details the initial release version of the TWN4 firmware.
Details changes for Firmware V1.40, including LEGIC and USB CDC updates.
Details changes for Firmware V1.47, including NFC, ISO FDX-B, and AT55xx support.
Details changes for Firmware V1.48, including Mifare NFC and Cotag improvements.
Details changes for Firmware V1.49, including hotfixes for Mifare NFC and Legic NFC.
Details changes for Firmware V1.57, including TWN4 Mini Reader and ISO7816 support.
Details changes for Firmware V1.64, including Hitag, DESfire, and new API functions.
Details the changes and improvements made to the AppBlaster software.
Details the initial release version of AppBlaster.
Details changes for AppBlaster V1.40, including new workflow and project features.
Details changes for AppBlaster V1.47, including support for new transponder types.
Details changes for AppBlaster V1.49, including support for Cotag 48 bits.
Details changes for AppBlaster V1.57, including app name/version embedding.
Details changes for AppBlaster V1.64, including use of C99 language standard.
Details the changes and improvements made to the Director software.
Details the initial release version of Director.
Details changes for Director V1.06, including system functions and simple test features.
Details changes for Director V1.10, including new transponder types and byte array handling.
Details changes for Director V1.11, including improved GUI and firmware V1.48 support.
Details changes for Director V1.12, including improved interface and firmware V1.49 support.
Details changes for Director V1.14, including firmware V1.57 and Simple Protocol support.
Details changes for Director V1.16, including firmware V1.64 and improved connection.
Covers general changes related to the TWN4 Developer Pack versions.
Details changes for TWN4DevPack147, including a stripped down tool chain.
Details changes for TWN4DevPack148, including a link to the correct libgcc.a.
Details the FCC compliance statement for the device, including operating conditions.
Details the Industry Canada (IC) compliance statement for the device.
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