Hardware Manual

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Table of Contents
Revision History ...................................................................................................................................... 2
Overview and Key Features ................................................................................................................ 4
Features ................................................................................................................................................................ 4
Specification ............................................................................................................................................. 6
Specification Summary ................................................................................................................................... 6
Hardware Specifications ...................................................................................................................... 7
Block Diagrams .................................................................................................................................................. 7
GEM3NFC Overview ............................................................................................................................... 9
Overview .............................................................................................................................................................. 9
Data, power, & I/O connector ...................................................................................................................... 9
Additional I/O .................................................................................................................................................. 10
NFC Reader ........................................................................................................................................................ 10
NFC Antenna ..................................................................................................................................................... 10
GEM3 module ................................................................................................................................................... 10
Specifications ........................................................................................................................................ 10
Operating Parameters ................................................................................................................................... 10
GEM3NFC Considerations ................................................................................................................. 12
Antenna Characteristics ............................................................................................................................... 12
Mechanical Information .................................................................................................................... 13
Dimensions (in mm) ...................................................................................................................................... 13
Connecting GEM3NFC to Console MCU ......................................................................................... 13
GEM3NFC Host Protocol .................................................................................................................... 14
NFC Reader T4T card mode operation ......................................................................................... 14
ISO/IEC 1444A card mode .......................................................................................................................... 14
ISO/IEC 14443B card mode ........................................................................................................................ 15
Regulatory & Standards Information ........................................................................................... 15
FCC & Industry Canada ................................................................................................................................. 15
Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Radiation Exposure Statement: ................... 15
FCC Labeling Requirements ................................................................................................................... 16
FCC Warning: ............................................................................................................................................... 16
Industry Canada (IC) Warning: ............................................................................................................. 17
CE .......................................................................................................................................................................... 19
Bluetooth Qualification ................................................................................................................................. 19
Ordering Details ................................................................................................................................... 20
Further Assistance .............................................................................................................................. 20