Chapter 1
Hardware Overview
Introducing the RM300 UHF RFID Reader Module
Unitech’s RM300 is a high-performance UHF RFID reader module based on the Impinj R2000
chip. It is compliant with EPC C1 Gen2 / ISO 18000-6C and FCC modular approval
requirements.
RM300 has two (MMCX) antenna connectors that can be configured as one bi-static antenna
or two mono-static antennas. It also supports dense reader mode (DRM), anti-collision, and
Listen-Before-Talk (LBT) features. RM300 has a long operating distance of up to 9 meters
when its adjustable TX power is set to 30 dBm with a 6 dBi antenna.
RM300 is small (76.5 mmx 50 mm x 4.2 mm) and ideal for adding UHF RFID read/write
capabilities to a wide range of products and solutions, such as RFID handheld PDA, label
printers, and stationary readers.
RM300 uses Serial and USB interfaces to connect to an external processor board or PC host.
Unitech offers a starter kit to enable you to design RM300 into your products quickly and easily.
This kit includes SDK, demo code, driver, and documentation. With its tiny size, excellent
operating range, and high quality UHF RFID technology, RM300 is the perfect solution for
embedded RFID applications.
Features
z
Complaint with EPC C1 Gen2 / ISO 18000-6C and FCC modular approval requirements
z
Supporting Dense Reader Mode (DRM) and Listen-Before-Talk (LBT) features
z
Meeting worldwide regulatory: FCC (US), SRRC (China), TELEC (Japan), NCC (Taiwan)
z
Two (MMCX) antenna connectors that can be configured as one bi-static antenna or two
mono-static antennas
z
Adjustable transmit output level control from 5 dBm to 30 dBm in 1 dB step
z
Maximum tag read rate of over 100 tags per second
z
Maximum tag read distance of 27 feet (9 m) with 6 dBi antenna
z
Easy to use Starter Kit to shorten product development time
1
Copyright 2012 Unitech Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. Unitech is a registered trademark of Unitech Electronics Co., Ltd.
