CAEN Lepton3 (Model R3100C), an embedded reader of the easy2read© product line, is an ultra compact reader for low power, medium performance RAIN RFID applications. With programmable output power from 10dBm to 25dBm, the reader can detect tags at more than 3 mt of distance (depending on antenna and tag dimensions). Due to its low power consumption, the module is specifically designed to be easily integrated in battery powered devices.The radio frequency core of the
CAEN Lepton3 (Model R3100C), an embedded reader of the easy2read© product line, is an ultra compact reader for low power, medium performance RAIN RFID applications. With programmable output power from 10dBm to 25dBm, the reader can detect tags at more than 3 mt of distance (depending on antenna and tag dimensions). Due to its low power consumption, the module is specifically designed to be easily integrated in battery powered devices.
The radio frequency core of the module is based on the Impinj E310 reader chip that permits to achieve fast reading speed and to be used in dense reader and dense tag environments for top-class rated performances. The compactness of the device and the surface mount technology allow to embed the Lepton3 inside the new small form factor industrial handhelds, smartphone accessories and other compact form factor devices.
CAEN Lepton3 complies with and can operate in both European and US regulatory environments and, thanks to its multiregional capability, it’s ideal for integration in devices requiring compliance to different geographical regions. The Lepton3 is pin-to-pin compatible with the Impinj RS1000 and RS500 and with the CAEN RFID Hadronmini module making it a perfect replacement for these devices.
Features RAIN RFID (UHF EPC Class1 Gen2, ISO 18000-63) compliant
Multiregional support
Ultra compact size
Up to 25 dBm (316mW) output power
Serial interface (TTL Levels)
Low power consumption
Applications Handheld devices
Multiregional label printers and applicators
Points of sale readers
Voice operated gloves
Technical Specifications: Frequency Range865.600÷867.600 MHz (ETSI EN 302 208 v. 3.1.1)
902÷928 MHz (FCC part 15.247)
RF Power: Configurable from 10dBm to 25dBm (from 10mW to 316mW) conducted power
RX Sensitivity
-72dBm – 10%PER, assuming 20dB antenna RL @ 25dBm output
-68dBm – 1%PER, assuming 10dB antenna RL @ 25dBm output
Antenna VSWR Requirement
< 2:1 for optimal performance
Antenna Connectors: 50 Ohm mono-static RF port on a single pin
Frequency Tolerance: ± 10 ppm over the entire temperature range
Number of Channels: 4 channels (compliant to ETSI EN 302 208 v. 3.1.1)
50 hopping channels (compliant to FCC part 15.247)
Standard Compliance: EPC Class 1 Gen 2 – ISO18000-63
ConnectivityUART Serial Port:
– Baudrate from 9.6 to 921.6 kbps, default 115.2 kbps
– Databits: 8
– Stopbit: 1
– Parity: none
– Flow control: none
– 3.3 V I/O voltage level
I/O Interface4 I/O lines 3.3 V level
Iout = 8 mA max.
Power Supply: 5 V DC ± 5%
Power Consumption:600 mA @ 5 V – RF out = 25 dBm (TBC)
10 mA in idle mode – Ready to receive commands
Dimensions: (W)29 x (L)32 x (H)3.8 mm3 /// Size: 1.14 x 1.26 x 0.15 inches3
Package Type: 32 pin surface mount module (SMT compatible)
Operating Temperature: -20°C to +70°C
Weight: 4.6 g
