MELEXIS MLX12115

MLX12115
13.56MHz RFID Transceiver
Features and Benefits
Applications
(1)
Conforms with ISO/IEC 14443A
Conforms with ISO/IEC 15693
Compatible with Tag-it™(2) transponders
Low external component count
Portable data terminals
Access control readers
Contact-less payment terminals
Smart label printers
Ordering Information
Part No.
Temperature Suffix
MLX12115
E (-40°C to 85°C)
Package Code
FR (Lead free SSOP20, 2 09 mils)
1. Functional Diagram
MLX12115
Attenuation
resistor
RX
Analog
functions
Digital
functions
TX
Impedance
matching
Serial data
interface
Microcontroller
2. Description
The MLX12115 is an ISO compliant 13.56MHz
RFID transceiver integrated circuit.
It could be used as a drop-in replacement of
Texas Instruments’ S6700. The device supports
(2)
multiple RF air interfaces, such as Tag-it™ ,
(1)
ISO15693 and ISO14443A and opens with the
direct mode where data can be passed directly
to a transponder.
Option code
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The main features include user selectable
modulation depth in write mode, whereas single
sub-carrier ASK, FSK and PSK modulations are
recognized in the read mode.
Its low power consumption enable design of
portable and fixed reader designs requiring tight
footprint constraints. The IC minimizes onboard
power requirements and reduces parts count in
a final reader product.
With the addition of a micro-processor, crystal,
and a few passive components a full functioning
reader can be easily developed.
It can provide up to 200 miliwatts of RF power to
a 50 ohms load with a 5 volts power supply
using the recommended matching network. This
is suitable for most short to mid range
applications.
A simplified antenna and matching network can
be used, at the expense of a reduced reading
range, for example in hand-held reader
applications.
The chip is configured with a serial interface. A
synchronization signal is available when the
majority voting is used.
(1)
Purchase of MLX12115s doesn’t imply any grant of any ISO14443A license. Customers are advised to sign patent licensing
agreements with all third parties, especially those companies listed in the introduction of the corresponding standard.
(2)
Purchase of MLX12115s doesn’t imply any grant of any Tag-it™ license. Customers are advised to sign patent licensing
agreements with Texas Instruments. Tag-it™ is a trademark of Texas Instruments Incorporated
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Fact Sheet
Jan-2007