OpenPCD is an open-source RFID reader design platform that is available for free. It serves as a reference for designing and building RFID readers.
OpenPCD is a hardware design for Proximity Coupling Devices (PCD) that operates on 13.56MHz communication. It can extract information from Proximity Integrated Circuit Cards (PICC) while complying with ISO 14443, ISO 15693, and other vendor-independent standards, as well as proprietary protocols such as Mifare Classic. These contactless cards are used in the latest electronic passports.
The OpenPCD project aims to offer full hardware control of the RFID signal to users and provide different output signals for screening communication. The project also extends the free toolchain around RFID verification, with existing Free Software from the OpenMRTD project available for implementing the PCD side protocol stack of various RFID protocols.
This new release of OpenPCD features the initial version of the firmware, supporting basic RFID reader functionality for ISO14443A.
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