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HF-200 USB CCID (PC/SC) 13.56 MHz NFC Reader Module
Tiny USB CCID smart-card reader module that adds PC/SC-accessible 13.56 MHz card reading to tablets, PCs, kiosks and ticketing terminals via an external antenna.
- USB CCID interface for PC/SC applications on Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 8 and 7
- ISO/IEC 14443A/B, ISO/IEC 15693 and ISO/IEC 18092 (NFC) support
- Reads MIFARE Classic, DESFire EV1/EV2, Ultralight/Ultralight C, ICODE, FeliCa and CPU cards
- External 50 Ω antenna for custom placement in bezels, keyboards or display frames
- 28.8 × 19 × 4.5 mm, approx. 2 g; powered from USB at 4.3–5.5 V
- Frequency
- 13.56 MHz
- Interface
- USB CCID (12 Mbps)
- Protocols
- ISO/IEC 14443A/B, 15693, 18092
- Antenna
- External, 50 Ω
- Power
- USB 4.3–5.5 V, ≤ 180 mA
- Dimensions
- 28.8 × 19 × 4.5 mm
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USB CCID (PC/SC) 13.56 MHz NFC Reader Module: overview
The HF-200 is a 28.8 × 19 mm board that turns a USB port into a contactless smart-card interface. Because it is a USB CCID-class device, host applications reach it through the standard PC/SC smart-card API rather than a proprietary serial protocol, which shortens integration on Windows PCs, tablets and self-service terminals.
It covers the mainstream 13.56 MHz standards: ISO/IEC 14443A and B, ISO/IEC 15693 and ISO/IEC 18092 (NFC). Listed credentials include MIFARE Classic, MIFARE DESFire EV1/EV2, MIFARE Ultralight and Ultralight C, ICODE, FeliCa, CPU cards and NFC Forum Type 1, 2, 4 and 5 tags, with ISO14443B APDU exchange and ISO15693 read/write named in the ordering data.
There is no on-board antenna. The module drives an external 50 Ω HF antenna, so the antenna can be shaped to fit a bezel, keyboard deck or display frame. At 4.5 mm high and about 2 g, the board itself suits thin devices such as handhelds, laptops, monitors and ticket validators.
Integration notes
Power comes from USB (4.3–5.5 V); current is up to 180 mA while working and up to 150 mA on standby. The USB link runs at 12 Mbps. Listed host systems are Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 8 and 7. A management tool updates firmware over USB and changes configuration parameters. The module is rated –20 to +60 °C at 20–80% RH, non-condensing. RoHS appears in the ordering data; no radio certifications are listed, so plan end-product approvals accordingly.
More features
- Firmware upgrades and parameter changes over USB with a management tool
HF-200 specifications
RF & credentials
| Operating frequency | 13.56 MHz |
|---|---|
| Protocols | ISO/IEC 14443A, ISO/IEC 14443B, ISO/IEC 15693, ISO/IEC 18092 |
| Credentials | MIFARE Classic, MIFARE DESFire EV1/EV2, MIFARE Ultralight, MIFARE Ultralight C, ICODE, FeliCa, CPU cards |
| NFC Forum tags | Type 1, 2, 4 and 5 |
| Card commands | ISO14443B APDU; ISO15693 read/write |
| Antenna | External, 50 Ω (13.56 MHz) |
Interfaces
| Device interface | USB CCID |
|---|---|
| Data rate | 12 Mbps |
| Supported host OS | Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 8, 7 |
| Firmware & configuration | Management tool; firmware upgrade over USB |
Electrical
| Supply voltage | USB, 4.3–5.5 V |
|---|---|
| Current | ≤ 180 mA working; ≤ 150 mA standby |
Mechanical & environment
| Dimensions | 28.8 × 19 × 4.5 mm ±0.5 mm (antenna external) |
|---|---|
| Weight | Approx. 2.0 g |
| Operating temperature | –20 to +60 °C (–4 to +140 °F) |
| Storage temperature | –40 to +80 °C (–40 to +176 °F) |
| Operating humidity | 20–80% RH, non-condensing |
| Compliance | RoHS (per ordering data); no radio certifications listed |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| HF-200-U | USB CCID 13.56 MHz multi-protocol reader module, external 50 Ω antenna |
Where the HF-200 is used
- Contactless card login built into a laptop palm rest or keyboard
- Ticket and pass validation in self-service kiosks and fare terminals
- Handheld or tablet enrollment stations reading ICODE and NTAG asset labels
- Monitors or displays that identify users by DESFire or FeliCa card through PC/SC
HF-200 FAQ
How does software talk to the HF-200?
It is a USB CCID-class device, so applications use the PC/SC smart-card interface. Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 8 and 7 are the listed host systems.
Does it include an antenna?
No. It needs an external 50 Ω 13.56 MHz antenna, which can be designed to fit your product. Ask us about antenna options when you request samples.
Which cards can it read?
MIFARE Classic, DESFire EV1/EV2, Ultralight and Ultralight C, ICODE, FeliCa, CPU cards and NFC Forum Type 1, 2, 4 and 5 tags, across ISO/IEC 14443A/B, 15693 and 18092.
What certifications does it have?
RoHS is listed in the ordering data. The technical sheet lists no radio certifications such as CE or FCC, so plan certification of your end product accordingly.
How much power does it draw?
It is powered from USB at 4.3–5.5 V and draws up to 180 mA while working and up to 150 mA on standby.
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