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RC-S634/UB Product Specifications
Introduction
This document describes the major features and specifications of Sony’s Reader/Writer module, RC-S634/UB.
For the purpose of this document, the terms below denote the products or equipment described to the right.
Card : A contactless IC card.
Reader/Writer : A device used to read and write contactless IC cards, tags and devices.
Controller : An external computer or an equivalent device that is directly connected to a
Reader/Writer via a specific cable.
User applications use some libraries to access the RC-S634/UB. API specifications 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-S634/UB USB for controller
interfacing
For embedded device “SDK for NFC Reference Implementation
Basic Suite API Specifications”
For Windows PC “SDK for NFC User’s Manual”
NOTE1 A driver for embedded devices, as well as the FeliCa libraries, must be developed by yourself.
For this purpose, the “SDK for NFC Reference Implementation Basic Suite” is optionally available.
NOTE2 There are three ways to use the RC-S634/UB in combination with Windows PCs.
• Using FeliCa Library which is a part of “SDK for NFC Lite / SDK for NFC Starter Kit”
• Using PC/SC functions
• Using NFP (Near Field Proximity) functions for Windows 8
For system requirement, refer to the following web site:
<http://www.sony.net/Products/felica/business/products/list.html>
NOTE3 For beginning the services using specific card brands, it is necessary to obtain permission from
companies which hold the right to use by yourself.
NOTE4 Please note that Business Opportunity Loss by failure or other causes cannot be compensated
irrespective of the warranty period. The prior check of operation in your system is strongly recommended.
• FeliCa is a contactless IC card technology developed by Sony Corporation.
• FeliCa is a 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 the prior consent of Sony
Corporation.
• Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
• Sony Corporation assumes no liability for damages arising from, or in connection with, the use of this
document.
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Safety Information and Caution
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
For the customers in USA
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC 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.
WARNING
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your
authority to operate this equipment.
Note: 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.
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For the customers in Canada
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
The term “IC:” before the radio certification number only signifies that Industry Canada technical specifications
were met.
Pour les clients au Canada
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de
licence. L’utilisation doit répondre aux deux conditions suivantes: (1) ce matériel ne doit pas provoquer de
brouillage et (2) il doit accepter tout brouillage, même celui qui est susceptible d’affecter son fonctionnement.
La mention « IC: » devant le numéro de certification/ homologation signifie uniquement que les spécifications
techniques d’Industrie Canada sont remplies.
For the customers in Europe
Hereby, Sony Corporation, declares that this RC-S634/UB is in compliance with the essential requirements
and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
For details, please access the following URL:
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,
Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany
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Contents
1 Key functions and features......................................................................................................... 8
2.1 Major specifications............................................................................................................................... 9
2.8 RF performance and the use of magnetic sheet................................................................................. 18
3 Software development kit ......................................................................................................... 19
3.1 For embedded system ........................................................................................................................ 19
3.2 For Windows ....................................................................................................................................... 20
3.2.1 Development environment......................................................................................................... 20
RC-S634/UB (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 contactless IC card standards. Immune to
wear caused by dirt and friction, contactless operation leads to enhanced maintainability.
Device driver for the module supports the industry-standard PC/SC specifications version 2.0 for the
programming interfaces between PC applications, the operating system and cards.
Key functions and features of the module are detailed below. For more information, please contact our
exclusive distributor or sales representative.
•Based on an inductive read/write system type-certified by the Radio Law of Japan. It is also compliant
with the relevant standards in the United States, Canada, and Europe.
•Compatible with a wide variety of not only cards based on ISO/IEC14443-4 (T=CL) such as MIFARE
DESFire, Calypso CD Light, but also MIFARE DESFire EV1, MIFARE Plus, Topaz / Jewel, NFC Forum
Tags and NFC-Forum-certified devices.
• Compactly designed with a really thin antenna.
• Interface versatility made possible by the use of USB for host controller connection.
• Environmentally friendly, with the adoption of lead-free soldering.
• Successful passage of rigorous validation tests by Microsoft’s WHQL (Windows Hardware Quality Labs).
• Higher interoperability provided by the NFC Forum 1
devices.
•An effective development environment “SDK for NFC & Adobe AIR / Adobe Flash” is available.
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Wave Certification with other NFC-Forum-certified
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2 Hardware specifications
This chapter focuses on major hardware specifications.
2.1 Major specifications
The following describes the module’s major specifications.
2.1.1 FeliCa or ISO/IEC 18092 (212 / 424 kbps) communication
•Carrier frequency (fc) : 13.56 MHz
*1
• Data transfer rate
• Modulation system : Transmission – ASK, Reception – ASK
• Bit coding : Transmission – Manchester coding, Reception – Manchester coding
• Communication system : Half-duplex communication
Available only when the card or the device to be used is also compatible with fc/32.
<Ad-hoc communication>
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 (there is no
description about FALP in an English version).
2.1.2 ISO/IEC 14443 or ISO/IEC 18092 (106 kbps) communication
•Carrier frequency (fc) : 13.56 MHz
*2
•Data transfer rate
fc/32 (424 kbps, approximately)
• Modulation system
o Type A (fc/128) : Transmission – ASK, Reception – ASK
o Type A (fc/64, fc/32) : Transmission – ASK, Reception – BPSK
o Type B : Transmission – ASK, Reception – BPSK
• Bit coding
o Type A (fc/128) : Transmission – Modified Miller
Reception – Manchester coding with subcarrier
o Type A (fc/64, fc/32) : Transmission – Modified Miller, Reception – NRZ with subcarrier
o Type B : Transmission – NRZ, Reception – NRZ with subcarrier
•Communication system : Half-duplex communication
*2
Available only when the card or the device to be used is also compatible with fc/64 or fc/32.