Sony RCS620U User Manual
Reader/Writer Module
RC-S620 /U
Product Specifications
Version 1.03
No.M551-E01-03
Introduction
This document describes the major features and specications of Sony’s FeliCa Reader/Writer module, RC-S620/U.
For the purpose of this document, the terms below denote the products or equipment described to the right.
Card : An IC card conforming to Sony's FeliCa contactless IC card technology.
Reader/Writer : A device used to read and write cards based on Sony's FeliCa contactless IC card technology.
Controller : An external computer or an equivalent device that is directly connected to a Reader/Writer via a
specic cable.
User applications use FeliCa libraries to access the RC-S620/U. API specications for these libraries vary depending on
the products used, as well as the intended usage of the system, making it necessary to refer to the appropriate document for
each.
Model Name Description Usage Reference Document
RC-S620/U USB for controller interfacing For Windows PC “SDK for FeliCa User’s Manual”
* “SDK for FeliCa Lite” is also needed to use the RC-S620/U in combination with a Windows PC.
Safety Information and Caution
For customers in USA and Canada
WARNING
You are cautioned that any changes or modications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and RSS-Gen of IC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
NOTICE
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of
the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by
one or more of the following measures:
-Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
-Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
-Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
-Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
For customers in Europe
Sony hereby declares that this equipment is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of
European Directive 1999/5/EC.
To obtain a copy of the declaration of conformity (DoC) with the R&TTE Directive, please access the following URL
address.
http://www.compliance.sony.de/
For use in following areas: residential, commercial and light industrial.
This product has been tested and found compliant with the limits set out in the EMC Directive for using connection cables
not longer than 3 meters (9.8 feet).
Emissions from this inductive device could cause interference to nearby receivers of other radio services.
The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation,
1-7-1 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan
The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH,
Hedelnger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany
For any service or guarantee matters please refer to the addresses given in separate service or guarantee documents.
• FeliCa is a contactless IC card technology developed by Sony Corporation.
• FeliCa is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation.
• All names of companies and products contained herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of the respective companies.
• No part of this document may be copied or reproduced in any form without prior permission from Sony Corporation.
• Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
Contents
1. Key Functions and Features .......................................................................................................................1
2. Hardware Specications ............................................................................................................................2
2.1 Major Specications ............................................................................................................................................2
2.1.1 FeliCa Communication ........................................................................................................................................... 2
2.1.2 ISO/IEC 14443 Communication ............................................................................................................................. 4
2.2 Interface ...............................................................................................................................................................5
2.2.1 Connector ................................................................................................................................................................ 5
2.2.2 Pin Assignment ....................................................................................................................................................... 5
2.3 USB Communication Specications ...................................................................................................................6
2.4 Electrical Specications ......................................................................................................................................8
2.4.1 Absolute Maximum Rating ..................................................................................................................................... 8
2.4.2 Electrical Characteristics......................................................................................................................................... 8
2.5 Others...................................................................................................................................................................9
2.6 Reliability Specications .....................................................................................................................................9
2.7 External Dimensions..........................................................................................................................................10
2.8 Label Specications ...........................................................................................................................................11
2.9 RF Performance and the Use of Magnetic and Metal Sheets ............................................................................12
3. Software Specications ............................................................................................................................13
3.1 Communication Packet ......................................................................................................................................13
3.1.1 Normal Frame ....................................................................................................................................................... 13
3.1.2 Extended Frame .................................................................................................................................................... 14
3.1.3 ACK Frame ........................................................................................................................................................... 14
3.2 Communication Protocol ...................................................................................................................................15
3.2.1 Data Link Level .................................................................................................................................................... 15
3.2.2 Application Level .................................................................................................................................................. 17
3.3 Mode Transition ................................................................................................................................................18
3.3.1 Concept of Operating Mode .................................................................................................................................. 18
3.3.2 Overview of Individual Modes ............................................................................................................................. 18
3.4 Command List ...................................................................................................................................................19
4. Packing Specications .............................................................................................................................20
4.1 Packing Details ..................................................................................................................................................20
5. Precautions ...............................................................................................................................................21
5.1 Handling Precautions .........................................................................................................................................21
5.2 Notes on External Appearance ..........................................................................................................................22
Appendix Installation Requirements .........................................................................................................23
Glossary .......................................................................................................................................................25
RC-S620/U Product Specifications
1. Key Functions and Features
The RC-S620/U (hereinafter called the module) writes and reads data to and from FeliCa-enabled contactless IC cards. It
can also write and read data based on the ISO/IEC 14443 communication standards. Immune to wear caused by dirt and
friction, contactless operation leads to enhanced maintainability. Key functions and features of the module are detailed
below.
• Based on an inductive read/write system type-certied by the Radio Law of Japan.
• Environmentally friendly, with the adoption of lead-free soldering.
• Compatible with devices such as mobile phones incorporating a Mobile FeliCa IC chip.
* Not all of the processing sequences can be handled.
• Compactly designed with an integral antenna.
• Requires the use of specied magnetic and metal sheets.
• Interface versatility made possible by the use of USB for host controller connection.
• Successful passage of rigorous validation tests by Microsoft’s WHQL (Windows Hardware Quality Labs).
RC-S620/U Product Specifications
2. Hardware Specifications
This chapter focuses on major hardware specications.
2.1 Major Specifications
The following describes the module’s major specications.
2.1.1 FeliCa Communication
Max. communication distance : Approx. 20 mm
* Measurement conditions
In a free space (temperature: 25°C, humidity: 50% RH) that is potentially
The card is placed so that its center aligns with the center of the module’
* The communication distance varies depending on the usage environment.
(No dead zones of more than 1 mm wide within the max. communication
distance)
unaffected by nearby radio waves and magnetic sources, a single RC-S880
card (operating at its center frequency) is polled by a standard module.
s antenna along a vertical axis perpendicular to the antenna surface, with its
longitudinal edges maintained in parallel to those of the antenna. (See Fig.
2-1.)
Carrier frequency : 13.56 MHz
Data transfer rate : 212 kbps,424 kbps (available only when the card or the device to be
used is also compatible with 424 kbps.)
Modulation system : Transmission – ASK
Reception – ASK
Bit coding : Transmission – Manchester coding
Reception – Manchester coding
Communication system : Half-duplex communication, CRC-ITU-T
Compatible cards
FeliCa cards : RC-S860 Series (RC-S860, RC-S862, RC-S864)
RC-S880 Series
RC-S850 Series (RC-S850, RC-S853, RC-S854, RC-S855)
Compatible devices : Mobile phones incorporating a Mobile FeliCa IC chip
(Products based on the 2009/1/15 FeliCa Validation Program.)
* Usable number of cards: One at a time.
RC-S620/U Product Specifications
Antenna's Longitudinal Direction
Card's Longitudinal Direction
Max. Communication Distance
Card
Antenna of the Module
*The relative positions of the card and the antenna are determined
first by paralleling their longitudinal directions and second, by
aligning their centers along an axis that intersects at right angles
with the antenna.
<Note>
Please consult us in advance when using a card or a device other than the ones listed above. Such a card or device
may differ in communication distance, making it necessary to verify its performance.
• Ad-hoc Communication
Data transfer rate : Initiator mode 212 kbps,424 kbps (available only when the card or
the device to be used is also compatible with 424 kbps.)
Target mode 212 kbps
Compatible devices : Mobile phones with a built-in Mobile FeliCa IC chip (on which the
Mobile FeliCa OS Version 2.0 is running)
* Feasibility of data exchange and other functions necessary for application execution depends on the FeliCa Ad-
hoc Link Protocol (FALP) on the device used to control the module and mobile phones, as well as the method
of implementing the FALP-compatible application. For more information, please refer to the documents that
accompany Sony’s software development kit and individual applications.
Fig. 2-1: Module to Card Max. Communication Distance
RC-S620/U Product Specifications
2.1.2 ISO/IEC 14443 Communication
Carrier frequency : 13.56 MHz
Data transfer rate : 106 kbps
Modulation system
Type A : Transmission – ASK
Reception – ASK
Type B : Transmission – ASK
Reception – BPSK
Bit coding
Type A : Transmission – Modied mirror
Reception – Manchester coding with subcarrier
Type B : Transmission – NRZ
Reception – NRZ with subcarrier
Communication system : Half-duplex communication
Compatible cards : Mifare Standard, Mifare UltraLight, Mifare DESFire,
Innovision Jewel, Calypso CDLight
* Compliant with ISO/IEC 14443 Type A, Mifare and ISO/IEC 14443 Type B
standards.
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