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XM-160 Multi-Technology Module, iCLASS/Seos/Prox + Mobile Wallet
Dual-frequency OEM module listing iCLASS, iCLASS SE, Seos and HID Prox compatibility, EM and MIFARE/DESFire cards, and NFC mobile credentials incl. Apple Wallet.
- Listed compatibility with iCLASS, iCLASS SE, Seos and HID Prox credentials
- Also reads EM4100 family, MIFARE Classic, DESFire EV1/EV2, FeliCa, ICODE and NFC Type 1–5
- NFC mobile credentials where your platform issues them (Apple Wallet listed; enrollment required)
- TTL UART at 115200 bps plus USB full speed (12 Mbps)
- External 490 µH LF coil and 50 Ω HF antenna for custom layouts
- Frequency
- 125 kHz + 13.56 MHz
- Credentials
- iCLASS/Seos/HID Prox-compatible, EM, MIFARE, DESFire, FeliCa
- Mobile
- NFC mobile credentials (Apple Wallet listed)
- Interface
- UART (TTL) + USB
- Dimensions
- 30 × 16 × 9.2 mm
- Operating temperature
- –40 to +85 °C
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Multi-Technology Module, iCLASS/Seos/Prox + Mobile Wallet: overview
The XM-160 has the widest credential list in this module family short of adding Bluetooth. At 125 kHz it reads HID Prox-compatible and EM4100/4102/4200/4305/4450 credentials. At 13.56 MHz its supported list adds iCLASS, iCLASS SE and Seos-compatible cards to MIFARE Classic, DESFire EV1/EV2, Ultralight and Ultralight C, FeliCa, ICODE, CEPAS, CPU cards and NFC Forum Type 1–5 tags. It is intended for reader and terminal makers serving enterprise sites where several card generations are in circulation at once.
It also supports NFC mobile credentials where your platform issues them. Apple Wallet is listed in the module specification, and Apple platform enrollment is required before wallet passes can be used, so confirm the pass type with us early. For iCLASS and Seos, likewise confirm whether your controller needs the card serial number or the protected access-control data; we check this against your sample credentials. Air-interface coverage includes ISO/IEC 18000-2 Type A at 125 kHz, ISO/IEC 14443A/B, ISO/IEC 15693 and FeliCa.
Integration notes
A 6-pin host header carries 5 V DC, GND, TTL-level UART TXD/RXD at 115200 bps and USB full-speed data (12 Mbps). The 4-pin antenna connector lists the two LF coil pins first and the two HF pins second — the reverse of the XM-200 — so check the drawing before reusing a host PCB. Antennas are external: 490 µH ±10 µH at 125 kHz and 50 Ω at 13.56 MHz. The board is 30 × 16 × 9.2 mm and about 2 g, draws < 180 mA with the RF field on and < 30 mA off, and is rated from –40 to +85 °C. CE, FCC, RoHS and Japan Radio Law approvals are listed.
Third-party credential and platform names on this page are trademarks of their respective owners and are used only to describe compatibility.
More features
- 30 × 16 × 9.2 mm, about 2 g; rated –40 to +85 °C
XM-160 specifications
RF & credentials
| Operating frequency | 125 kHz and 13.56 MHz |
|---|---|
| 125 kHz credentials | HID Prox-compatible; EM4100, EM4102, EM4200, EM4305, EM4450 |
| 13.56 MHz credentials | iCLASS, iCLASS SE and Seos-compatible (data returned to be confirmed per credential); MIFARE Classic, MIFARE DESFire EV1/EV2, MIFARE Ultralight, MIFARE Ultralight C, FeliCa, ICODE, CEPAS, CPU (microprocessor) cards, NFC Forum Type 1–5 tags; ISO/IEC 14443A/B and ISO/IEC 15693 cards |
| Protocols | ISO/IEC 18000-2 Type A, ISO/IEC 14443A, ISO/IEC 14443B, ISO/IEC 15693, FeliCa |
| Antenna | External: 50 Ω at 13.56 MHz; 490 µH ±10 µH at 125 kHz |
| Mobile credentials | NFC mobile credentials where your platform issues them; Apple Wallet listed in the specification (platform enrollment required) |
Interfaces
| Host interfaces | UART (TTL levels) and USB |
|---|---|
| Data rate | UART 115200 bps; USB 12 Mbps (full speed) |
| Supported host OS | Windows 10, 8.1, 8 and 7; Linux; Android; macOS |
| Configuration & firmware | Management tool for configuration; firmware upgrade via serial port |
| Connectors | 6-pin host header (power/data); 4-pin antenna connector; 2-pin fixing header (pitch per drawing) |
Electrical
| Supply voltage | 5 V DC via host header, or 4.3–5.5 V via USB |
|---|---|
| Current, RF field on | < 180 mA |
| Current, RF field off | < 30 mA |
Mechanical & environment
| Dimensions | 30 × 16 × 9.2 mm ±0.5 mm (antennas not included) |
|---|---|
| Weight | Approx. 2 g |
| Operating temperature | –40 to +85 °C (–40 to +185 °F) |
| Storage temperature | –40 to +85 °C (–40 to +185 °F) |
| Operating humidity | 10–90% RH, non-condensing |
Compliance
| Certifications | CE, FCC, RoHS, Japan Radio Law (TELEC) — listed for the module; request reports |
|---|
Connector pinout
| Pin | Signal | Function |
|---|---|---|
| P1-1 | VCC | Power input, +5 V DC |
| P1-2 | GND | Ground |
| P1-3 | TXD | UART transmit (TTL level) |
| P1-4 | RXD | UART receive (TTL level) |
| P1-5 | USB_DP | USB data + |
| P1-6 | USB_DM | USB data – |
| P2-1 | LF_TX1 | 125 kHz antenna, pin 1 |
| P2-2 | LF_TX2 | 125 kHz antenna, pin 2 |
| P2-3 | HF_TX1 | 13.56 MHz antenna, pin 1 |
| P2-4 | HF_TX2 | 13.56 MHz antenna, pin 2 |
| P3-1 | NC | Mechanical fixing pin, no electrical function |
| P3-2 | NC | Mechanical fixing pin, no electrical function |
P1: 6-pin host header. P2: 4-pin antenna connector, LF pair first (reverse of the XM-200). P3: 2-pin fixing header. Pitch per mechanical drawing.
Multi-technology module family at a glance
| Variant | 125 kHz | 13.56 MHz | iCLASS/Seos-compatible | BLE 5.1 | Mobile wallet | Size (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XM-120-P-E | EM + HID Prox-compatible | — | — | — | — | 30 × 16 × 9.2 |
| XM-130-D-P | EM + HID Prox-compatible | Yes | — | — | — | 25 × 15 × 3.0 |
| XM-140-IC-M | — | Yes | Yes | — | — | 30 × 16 × 9.2 |
| XM-150-D | EM | Yes | — | — | — | 30 × 16 × 8.8 |
| XM-160-D-IC-N | EM + HID Prox-compatible | Yes | Yes | — | Listed (Apple Wallet) | 30 × 16 × 9.2 |
| XM-170-D-BT | EM | Yes | — | Yes | — | 30 × 16 × 8.8 |
| XM-180-D-IC-BT | EM + HID Prox-compatible | Yes | Yes | Yes | Listed (Apple Wallet) | 30 × 16 × 8.8 |
| XM-190-D-P-BT | EM + HID Prox-compatible | Yes | — | Yes | — | 30 × 16 × 8.8 |
| XM-200-D-P | EM + HID Prox-compatible | Yes | — | — | — | 30 × 16 × 9.2 |
13.56 MHz support = MIFARE Classic, DESFire EV1/EV2, Ultralight/Ultralight C, FeliCa, ICODE, CEPAS, CPU cards and NFC Forum Type 1–5 tags. All nine modules use external antennas and offer both UART and USB. Sizes in mm, antennas excluded.
Specifications can change between production batches. Confirm the current revision with us before placing volume orders.
Ordering options
Quote the SKU that matches your frequency, interface and mounting. Not sure? Send us your controller model and we will pick the variant for you.
| SKU | Configuration | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| XM-160-D-IC-N | Dual-frequency multi-technology module: HID Prox/iCLASS/Seos-compatible, EM, MIFARE/DESFire/FeliCa, NFC mobile credentials; UART + USB |
Where the XM-160 is used
- Replacement reader cores for corporate campuses running prox, iCLASS-type and DESFire badges side by side
- Visitor and staff turnstiles that should also accept wallet-based passes
- Elevator destination panels in multi-tenant office towers
- Self-service terminals that identify employees by badge or phone
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XM-160 FAQ
Can it read phones as credentials?
It supports NFC mobile credentials where your platform issues them. Apple Wallet is listed in the specification; wallet passes require Apple platform enrollment by your credential provider, so confirm the pass type before specifying.
Does it read iCLASS and Seos secure data or only the serial number?
The specification lists compatibility but not the data returned. Send us sample credentials and your controller's expected format, and we will confirm before you order.
How does it differ from the XM-180?
The XM-180 adds BLE 5.1 for Bluetooth virtual cards and data pass-through. Card and wallet support lists are otherwise the same.
Is the pin map the same as the XM-200?
The host header signals match, but the antenna connector lists the LF pins before the HF pins, the reverse of the XM-200. Check the drawing before sharing one host PCB.
Which host systems are supported?
Windows 10, 8.1, 8 and 7, Linux, Android and macOS over USB, or any controller with a TTL UART at 115200 bps.
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