Card Compatibility | Small offices, retail stores | Industry: 3+ card types (ISO 14443, ISO 15693) Our Base: 125kHz HID (ASTM F2143) Our Advanced: 125kHz + 13.56MHz▲ (ISO 14443/15693)
| Base: Cost-effective for single-card setups. Advanced: Supports multiple standards▲ (e.g., Mifare, HID). | Base: Limited to 125kHz cards. Advanced: Requires reconfiguration for mixed systems. |
Communication Protocols | Industrial settings, embedded systems | Industry: USB, Ethernet (IEEE 802.3) Our Base: TTL, RS232▲ (EIA/TIA-232) Our Advanced: USB + Ethernet▲▲ (Network integration)
| Base: Low-cost serial communication. Advanced: Network connectivity▲▲ (scalable deployments). | Base: No network support. Advanced: Requires IT infrastructure. |
Operating System | Linux-based servers, IoT devices | Industry: Windows/Linux/Android (POSIX-compliant) Our Base: Linux▲ (Debian/Ubuntu) Our Advanced: Multi-OS▲▲ (Windows/Linux/Android)
| Base: Open-source flexibility. Advanced: Cross-platform compatibility▲▲ (reduces vendor lock-in). | Base: Limited to Linux. Advanced: May require licensing for Windows/Android. |
Frequency Range | High-security facilities | Industry: 13.56MHz▲▲ (ISO 14443) Our Base: 125kHz▲ (ASTM F2143) Our Advanced: 125kHz + 13.56MHz▲▲ (Dual-frequency)
| Base: Lower-cost 125kHz operation. Advanced: Dual-frequency▲▲ (supports legacy and modern cards). | Base: Shorter read range. Advanced: Higher power consumption. |
Form Factor | Space-constrained environments | Industry: Standalone units (100x50mm) Our Base: Compact module (50x30mm▲) Our Advanced: Integrated antenna▲▲ (50x30mm)
| Base: 50% smaller than industry standards▲. Advanced: Simplified installation▲▲ (no external antenna). | Base: Requires external components. Advanced: Limited customization flexibility. |
Customization | IoT, custom hardware projects | Industry: Vendor-specific▲ Our Base: Modular design▲ (GPIO access) Our Advanced: API integration▲▲ (RESTful API)
| Base: Hardware tweaks via GPIO▲. Advanced: Software programmability▲▲ (e.g., cloud integration). | Base: Needs electronics expertise. Advanced: Requires coding skills. |