MB series
Multiregional RAIN RFID modules, 32 × 36 × 4 mm
Impinj Ex10 modules with four MMCX antenna ports, Wi-Fi and BLE. The band is set by software within 865 to 928 MHz, so one design serves many regions. Three models share the footprint and differ in power, sensitivity and speed.
Choose your model
You make equipment and want to add RFID to your own device, such as a handheld, a smart shelf or a refrigerator. A 32 x 36 x 4 mm module, +27 dBm, 250 tags/s.
Details →Your device needs more range and speed than the MB300 gives, but not the top end. 32 x 36 x 4 mm, up to +30 dBm, 700 tags/s and -82 dBm sensitivity.
Details →You build long-range readers that must read many tags fast and ship to any region. Top of the MB line: up to +33 dBm, 1,100 tags/s and -86 dBm, in 32 x 36 x 4 mm.
Details →Compare the models
| MB300 | MB500 | MB700 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Performance | |||
| RFID standard | RAIN RFID SOM module, EPCglobal UHF Class 1 Gen 2 / ISO 18000-63 | ||
| Frequency band | Worldwide (FCC, ETSI, Anatel, etc.), configurable via software, 865-928 MHz | ||
| Max. RF output power | +27 dBm | +30 dBm | +33 dBm |
| Output power range | Programmable RFID output power from 0 dBm to +33 dBm (MB700) | ||
| RX sensitivity | -75 dBm (max) | -82 dBm (max) | -86 dBm (max) |
| Read rate | up to 250 tags/s | up to 700 tags/s | up to 1,100 tags/s |
| Read range | Up to 20 meters or more, depending on antenna and tag configuration | ||
| RFID chipset | Impinj Ex10 RAIN RFID reader chip | ||
| GEN2X | Impinj GEN2X support | ||
| Antenna and RF | |||
| Antenna ports | 4 × MMCX | ||
| RF connector | MMCX connectors | ||
| Connectivity and interfaces | |||
| Connectivity | USB, SPI, I²C, UART, Wi-Fi, BLE | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11n, 2.4 GHz, 150 Mb/s | ||
| Bluetooth | BLE 5 | ||
| GPIO | 5 × GPIO | ||
| Interfaces | 1 × USB; 1 × SPI; 1 × I²C; 1 × UART; 5 × GPIO | ||
| Processor | Dual-core 32-bit microcontroller up to 240 MHz | ||
| Memory | 8 MB Flash; 4 MB PSRAM; 512 KB SRAM; 384 KB ROM | ||
| Power | |||
| Power source | +5 VDC | ||
| Max. consumption | Up to 9 W peak (family maximum, at +33 dBm) | Up to 9 W peak (family maximum, at +33 dBm) | 9 W peak during transmission at +33 dBm (stated for the MB family maximum configuration) |
| Mechanical and environment | |||
| Dimensions | 32 x 36 x 4 mm | ||
| Certifications | FCC and Anatel | ||
Features
- Four MMCX antenna ports
- Dual-core 32-bit MCU, 240 MHz, 8 MB flash, 4 MB PSRAM
- USB, SPI, I2C, UART and 5 GPIOs
- Wi-Fi 802.11n and BLE 5 on board
- +5 VDC supply; FCC and Anatel certified
Applications
- Handheld readers and sleds
- RFID reading stations
- Smart shelves and cabinets
- Connected refrigerators
- Fixed RFID readers
Questions we hear
Does it work in any country?
Software sets the band within 865 to 928 MHz, so one hardware version serves many regions. It is FCC and Anatel certified.
What do I need to run it?
A 5 V supply and antennas on its four MMCX ports. It has its own dual-core MCU, or you can drive it from a host. Identix does not supply tags.
