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Micro Introduction 17
Micro Introduction
The ThingMagic
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Micro
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embedded module is an RFID engines that you can integrate
with other systems to create RFID-enabled products.
Applications to control the Micro modules and derivative products can be written using the
high level MercuryAPI. The MercuryAPI supports Java, .NET and C programming
environments. The MercuryAPI Software Development Kit (SDK) contains sample
applications and source code to help developers get started demoing and developing
functionality. For more information on the MercuryAPI see the MercuryAPI Programmers
Guide and the MercuryAPI SDK, available on the ThingMagic website.
This document is for hardware designers and software developers. It describes the
hardware specifications and firmware functionality and provides guidance on how to
incorporate the Micro module within a third-party host system. The rest of the document is
broken down into the following sections:
Hardware Overview - This section provides detailed specifications of the Micro
hardware. This section should be read in its entirety before designing hardware or
attempting to operate the Micro module in hardware other than the ThingMagic
DevKit.
Firmware Overview - This section describes provides a detailed description of the Micro
firmware components including the bootloader and application firmware.
Communication Protocol - This section provides an overview of the low level serial
communications protocol used by the Micro.
Functionality of the Micro - This section provides detailed descriptions of the Micro
features and functionality that are supported through the use of the MercuryAPI.
Appendix A: Error Messages - This appendix lists and provides causes and suggested
solutions for Micro Error Codes.
Appendix B: Getting Started - Devkit - QuickStart guide to getting connected to the
Micro Developer’s Kit and using the Demo Applications included with the MercuryAPI
SDK.
Appendix C: Environmental Considerations - Details about environmental factors that
should be considered relating to reader performance and survivability.
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