AS3993-DK FERMI ams, AS3993-DK FERMI Datasheet - Page 4

• Manufacturer Part Number: AS3993-DK FERMI
• Description: RFID Transponder Tools AS3993 Demo Board Fermi
• Manufacturer: ams

Specifications of AS3993-DK FERMI

• Rohs: yes
• Product: RFID Readers
• Description/function: Demonstration Reader
• Frequency: 20 MHz
• Interface Type: SPI, USB
• Maximum Operating Temperature: + 85 C
• Minimum Operating Temperature: - 40 C
• Operating Supply Voltage: 5 V
• Tool Is For Evaluation Of: AS3993
• For Use With: AS3993 UHF RFID Reader IC

AS3993 – AN13 – Received Signal Strength Indicator (RSSI)
2. Key Features
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Interface
5V power supply from USB.
GUI
Low Power Consumption: complete reader system is only 780mW (typ), 830mW
(max)
Fully Gen 2 compliant, ISO 18000-6b & 6c
Differential TX chip-output configuration
Differential RX chip-input configuration
External power amplifier RF2172
Maximum output power 22 dBm scalable in 20 steps
Low cost MCU: Microchip (PIC24FJ64GB004)
Indicator LEDs
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Between the Controller and Host Computer: USB (optional UART)
Between the Controller and the AS3993 is SPI via a low cost pin header
connection
Between the RF board and the Antenna we use a U.FL (50 Ohm) SMA (Male)
Adjust Output Power
Adjust Receive – Sensitivity
Adapt to different frequency schemes (FCC ETSI)
Change Gen2 specific parameters like BLF, Coding, Anti-Collision Slots, …
Diagnostic Features: RSSI Measurement, Reflected Power Measurement
Support for sending AS3993 related direct commands
Advanced Tag Manipulations: R/W to different memory banks, define passwords
Associate tags with other applications like media player
View and easily manipulate register settings with advance tool tip text.
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