# RFID USB Reader

**Type:** Product page · **SKU:** SEN-09963 · **Brand:** [Sparkfun](https://core-electronics.com.au/brands/sparkfun-australia)
**Page:** https://core-electronics.com.au/rfid-usb-reader.html ([markdown](https://core-electronics.com.au/rfid-usb-reader.html.md))

The RFID USB Reader is a simple to use, USB to serial base unit for the ID-3LA, ID-12LA, and ID-20LA readers. Simply plug a reader into the headers and attach a miniUSB cable. Open a terminal program of your choice at 9600bps 8N1, then scan your 125kHz ID tag and the unique 32-bit ID will be shown on the screen. The unit is based on a FTDI chip and comes with a read LED and buzzer.

## Pricing

- **Price:** $49.65 (inc GST) — $45.14 AUD, exc GST
- **Quantity discounts:** 5+ $43.78 (exc GST) · 25+ $42.88 (exc GST) · 100+ $41.07 (exc GST)

## Availability & dispatch

- In stock, ships same business day if ordered before 2PM (Australia/Sydney).
- We can dispatch 2 today, and up to 250 more in 5–11 days.

## Description

The RFID USB Reader is a simple to use, USB to serial base unit for the ID-3LA, ID-12LA, and ID-20LA readers. Simply plug a reader into the headers and attach a miniUSB cable. Open a terminal program of your choice at 9600bps 8N1, then scan your [125kHz ID tag](https://core-electronics.com.au/rfid-tag-125khz-41420.html) and the unique 32-bit ID will be shown on the screen. The unit is based on a FTDI chip and comes with a read LED and buzzer.

This new revision uses SMD headers for the RFID module, and has a solder jumper which allows you to disable or enable the buzzer.

**Note:** This product does not come with an RFID reader. Check the recommended essentials for compatible readers.

**Dimensions:** 1.4x1.2x0.57"

**Documents:**

- [Schematic](https://core-electronics.com.au/attachments/localcontent/RFID_USB_Reader-v18_2724523f44c.pdf)
- [Eagle Files](https://core-electronics.com.au/attachments/localcontent/RFID_USB_Reader-v18_41921a48bcb.zip)
- Tutorial
- USB FTDI Drivers for Linux, MAC, and PC

## Images

- [Product image 1](https://core-electronics.com.au/media/catalog/product/r/f/rfid_usb_reader__sen-09963__01.jpg)