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DescriptionIf you are developing a desktop application or a web-based dashboard and need to integrate smart card scanning, this 13.56MHz USB RFID Reader is the easiest way to do it. While microcontroller modules (like the RC522) are great for embedded electronics, this enclosed, desktop-ready reader is designed to interface directly with computers, laptops, and point-of-sale (POS) registers.It is the perfect hardware companion for bringing contactless functionality to PHP-based web applications, React frontends, or custom Electron desktop inventory management systems like Faranux MIS.The Magic of Keyboard EmulationThe brilliance of this reader is its simplicity. It requires absolutely no software drivers, third-party APIs, or complex serial port programming. When you plug it in via the included USB cable, your computer recognizes it as a standard USB keyboard.When you tap a 13.56MHz MIFARE card or key fob against the pad, the reader extracts the card’s serial number (UID), “types” that number directly into wherever your mouse cursor is focused (like a login box, an Excel cell, or a search bar), and automatically hits the Enter key.Key Features:True Plug-and-Play: Works instantly on Microsoft Windows, macOS, and Linux without downloading any external drivers.Fast & Accurate: Reads cards in under 100 milliseconds at a distance of up to 8cm.Audio-Visual Feedback: Features a built-in LED indicator and a buzzer that beeps to confirm a successful scan.Durable Desktop Design: Enclosed in a sleek, black plastic casing that looks professional on any checkout counter, registration desk, or office workspace.Technical Specifications:Operating Frequency: 13.56 MHzSupported Protocols: ISO14443A (MIFARE Classic 1K/4K, S50, S70)Function: Read-Only (Reads the 10-digit decimal UID of the card; it does not write data to the sector blocks).Connection Interface: Mini-USB to standard USB-APower Supply: 5V DC (Powered directly from the USB port)Operating Current: < 100mADimensions: ~104mm x 70mm x 11mmIdeal Applications:Seamless integration into Electron-based point-of-sale (POS) and inventory management systemsQuick student or attendee registration for summer bootcamps and university eventsCashless cafeteria payment terminalsLibrary book checkout systemsDesktop PC or application login authenticationTechnical Note: This reader specifically extracts the UID (Unique Identifier) of the smart card. If you are designing an architecture that requires writing custom encrypted data directly into the card’s memory sectors, you will need a dedicated read/write module (such as the RC522 paired with a microcontroller).