WAVE ID® Nano

It is the world’s smallest badge reader. The WAVE ID Nano reader delivers all the features of desktop and surface-mount readers in an ultra-compact format. It is available for use with the traditional USB-A port or in an even smaller USB-C version to fit newer laptops, tablets and smartphones.

Both options are designed with an ultra-compact profile to minimize physical interference or any risk of breakage. In addition, the USB-C version complies with select MIL-STD-810 requirements to resist extremes of altitude, temperature, humidity, dust, vibration, shock and freeze/thaw cycles. They are ideal for first responders, military professionals or anyone who appreciates worry-free reliability.

With their small size, WAVE ID Nano readers can also be easily embedded in monitors, all-in-one PC’s and other hardware. Designed for on-the-go portability, they enable healthcare, government, manufacturing and enterprise employees to work remotely or move about freely, in any environment, while keeping valuable information reliably protected.

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Specifications

Operating Conditions

Operating Frequency

Dual 125 or 132 kHz or 13.56 MHz

Typical Maximum Read Range

< 1" dependent upon card type and environmental conditions

Supported Card Types

For a full list of supported card types, click here.

Physical Characteristics

Dimensions
0.9 in × 0.6 in × 0.8 in(2.2 cm × 1.6 cm × 1.9 cm)
Weight
0.2 oz(5.7 g)
Cable Length

Not applicable

Indicators

Quad-state LED (off, green, amber, red)

Form Factor

Vertical, Horizontal, Non-Housed

Power Supply

USB self-powered

Interface

USB

Software Development Kit (SDK)
Yes

Environmental Usage

Operating Temperature Range
-30℃ to 65℃ (-22℉ to 150℉ )
Operating Humidity Range

5% to 95% relative humidity, non-condensing

Storage Temperature Range
-40℃ to 85℃ (-40℉ to 185℉ )

General Information

Certifications

FCC, United States; CE Mark, Europe; RCM, Australia; IC, Industry Canada. Environment: RoHS, REACH. rf IDEAS products are certified in various additional countries worldwide. Contact rf IDEAS for additional details.

Compatible Operating Systems

Windows 7®, 8®, 10® and Linux

Product Resources

Application Brief

Data Sheet

Other

Use Case

List of SKU's

Below is a list of popular SKUs for this product line. 

Model NameSKUCard TechnologyData OutputHousing/Form FactorConnector
Wave ID® Nano Keystroke 13.56MHz CSN OEM USB Reader OEM-7521AXU HID™ iCLASS™ CSN, NFC Type 3 CSN (Felica), MIFARE® Classic CSN, MIFARE® DESFire® EV1 CSN, MIFARE® Plus CSN, MIFARE® Ultralight CSN, ISO 14443A CSN, ISO 14443B CSN, ISO 15693 CSN, NFC Type 1 CSN (Topaz), CEPAS CAN Raw Data Non-Housed USB-A
Wave ID® Nano SDK 13.56MHz CSN OEM USB Reader OEM-7522AXU HID™ iCLASS™ CSN, NFC Type 3 CSN (Felica), MIFARE® Classic CSN, MIFARE® DESFire® EV1 CSN, MIFARE® Plus CSN, MIFARE® Ultralight CSN, ISO 14443A CSN, ISO 14443B CSN, ISO 15693 CSN, NFC Type 1 CSN (Topaz), CEPAS CAN Raw Data Non-Housed USB-A
Wave ID® Nano Keystroke HID™ Prox V2 Black Vertical USB Reader RDR-6011AKU-V2 HID™ Prox Nano USB-A
Wave ID® Nano SDK HID™ Prox V2 Black Vertical USB Reader RDR-6012AKU-V2 HID™ Prox, HID™ iCLASS™ CSN, ISO 14443A CSN, ISO 14443B CSN, ISO 15693 CSN, MIFARE® Plus CSN, MIFARE® Ultralight CSN, NFC Type 1 CSN (Topaz), NFC Type 3 CSN (Felica) Raw Data Nano USB-A
Wave ID® Nano Keystroke HID™ Prox Black Horizontal USB Reader RDR-6021AKU HID™ Prox Nano USB-A
Wave ID® Nano SDK HID™ Prox Black Horizontal USB Reader RDR-6022AKU HID™ Prox Raw Data Nano USB-A
Wave ID® Nano Keystroke HID Prox Black Vertical USB-C Reader RDR-60U1AKU HID™ Prox Nano USB-C
Wave ID® Nano SDK HID Prox Black Vertical USB-C Reader RDR-60U2AKU HID™ Prox Raw Data Nano USB-A
WAVE ID® SDK Indala Black Vertical USB Nano Reader RDR-6212AKU-V2 Raw Data Nano USB-A
Wave ID® Nano Keystroke HID iCLASS SE & Seos Black Vertical USB Reader RDR-7011AKU HID™ iCLASS Seos™, HID™ iCLASS, HID™ iCLASS SE™ Nano USB-A
Wave ID® Nano SDK 13.56MHz w/iCLASS SE & Seos Black Vertical USB-C Reader RDR-7012AKU HID™ iCLASS, HID™ iCLASS SE™, HID™ iCLASS Seos™ Raw Data Nano USB-A
Wave ID® Nano Keystroke 13.56MHz w/iCLASS SE & Seos Black Vertical USB-C Reader RDR-70U1AKU HID™ iCLASS, HID™ iCLASS SE™, HID™ iCLASS Seos™ Nano USB-C
Wave ID® Nano Keystroke 13.56MHz CSN Black Vertical USB Reader RDR-7511AKU CEPAS CAN, HID™ iCLASS™ CSN, ISO 14443A CSN, ISO 14443B CSN, ISO 15693 CSN, MIFARE® Classic CSN, MIFARE® DESFire® EV1 CSN, MIFARE® Plus CSN, MIFARE® Ultralight CSN, NFC Type 1 CSN (Topaz), NFC Type 3 CSN (Felica) Nano USB-A
Wave ID® Nano SDK 13.56MHz CSN Black Vertical USB Reader RDR-7512AKU CEPAS CAN, HID™ iCLASS™ CSN, ISO 14443A CSN, ISO 14443B CSN, ISO 15693 CSN, MIFARE® Classic CSN, MIFARE® DESFire® EV1 CSN, MIFARE® Plus CSN, MIFARE® Ultralight CSN, NFC Type 1 CSN (Topaz), NFC Type 3 CSN (Felica) Raw Data Nano USB-A
Wave ID® Nano Keystroke 13.56MHz CSN Black Vertical USB-C Reader RDR-75U1AKU HID™ iCLASS™ CSN, NFC Type 3 CSN (Felica), MIFARE® Classic CSN, MIFARE® DESFire® EV1 CSN, MIFARE® Plus CSN, MIFARE® Ultralight CSN, ISO 14443A CSN, ISO 14443B CSN, ISO 15693 CSN, NFC Type 1 CSN (Topaz), CEPAS CAN Nano USB-C
Wave ID® Nano SDK 13.56MHz CSN Black Vertical USB-C Reader RDR-75U2AKU HID™ iCLASS™ CSN, NFC Type 3 CSN (Felica), MIFARE® Classic CSN, MIFARE® DESFire® EV1 CSN, MIFARE® Plus CSN, MIFARE® Ultralight CSN, ISO 14443A CSN, ISO 14443B CSN, ISO 15693 CSN, NFC Type 1 CSN (Topaz), CEPAS CAN Raw Data Nano USB-C
WAVE ID ® Nano CCID 13.56MHz RDR-75U6AKU Feitian Key Type-A, Feitian Key Type-C, Yubikey NFC, Identiv Key, Sentry*, Thales IdPrime, ATKey Card*, Idemia* CCID Nano USB-C
*Note: Conditional (limited NFC read range and position dependent; customers must validate that performance meets their requirements).