Part Datasheet Review and Summary
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ThingMagic M6E-NANO is a compact SMT embedded UHF RAIN RFID reader module supporting EPC Gen2 / ISO 18000-6C operation from 859–930 MHz, with UART control, 3.3 V logic, adjustable RF output up to +27 dBm, and a 50 Ω antenna interface for small portable or embedded RFID reader designs.
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M6E-NANO Part Audit
Date: 2026-06-30
Sources
Official JADAK/ThingMagic documentation found:
- Official spec sheet: https://www.jadaktech.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Nano-Product-Spec-Sheet-04032021-1.pdf
- Official user guide: https://www.jadaktech.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/TM_Nano-UG-Rev-09172018-1.pdf
- Official comparison sheet: https://www.jadaktech.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/ThingMagic-M6E-Micro-M6E-Nano-and-M7E-PICO-comparison-04272022-1.pdf
The project had no dedicated Datasheet URL property exposed through the available metadata editor, so the official datasheet/user-guide URLs were recorded in the project
Implementation Details property.Existing Flux Part Information
- Project / part:
M6E-NANO - Published as part: yes
- Part UID:
15d3a860-0421-496f-b418-6b51f998624d - Existing project description:
X3 / Manufacturer recommendations / 2.8mm / ThingMagic - Existing project properties before audit:
Manufacturer Part Number = M6E-NANO,Designator Prefix = U - Schematic entries: 109 terminal components, each representing one pad/pin terminal
- PCB footprint entries: 109 pads, 1 footprint, 2 containers, 1 model, fab/silk/text geometry
Key Datasheet Specs
- Manufacturer / brand: ThingMagic, a JADAK brand
- Part / module: M6E-NANO / ThingMagic Nano / Mercury6e Nano embedded UHF RFID reader module
- Function: compact embedded UHF RAIN RFID reader module
- Protocols: EPCglobal Gen2V2, ISO 18000-63 / ISO 18000-6C
- RF output: 0 dBm to +27 dBm command-adjustable; +27 dBm max conducted output
- RF port: single 50 ohm antenna connection
- Frequency regions: regional UHF bands including FCC 917.4–927.2 MHz and ETSI 865.6–867.6 MHz; other regional bands documented by JADAK
- Host interface: UART, 3.3 V logic; no hardware handshaking
- GPIO: four 3.3 V bidirectional GPIOs
- Input supply: 3.3 V to 5.5 VDC; 3.7 V to 5.5 VDC required for full +27 dBm operation
- Power/current: approximately 3.2 W at +27 dBm from 5 V, about 640 mA at 5 V; design for up to about 1 A input-current capability
- Vout pin: 3.4 VDC output, 5 mA maximum, leave unconnected if unused
- Mechanical: 22 mm x 26 mm x 3.0 mm module; about 3.2 g
- Mounting: SMT module with board-edge connections / edge vias
- Main electrical pad count: 41 board-edge connections at 1.25 mm pitch
Expected 41-Pin Electrical Pinout From User Guide
Table
| Pin(s) | Datasheet signal | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1-9 | GND | Ground / return |
| 10 | Vout | 3.4 V output, 5 mA max |
| 11 | ENABLE | High/floating enabled; low shutdown |
| 12 | GPIO1 | 3.3 V bidirectional GPIO |
| 13 | GPIO2 | 3.3 V bidirectional GPIO |
| 14 | GPIO3 | 3.3 V bidirectional GPIO |
| 15 | GPIO4 | 3.3 V bidirectional GPIO |
| 16-17 | Vin | 3.3-5.5 VDC input; connect both |
| 18-19 | GND | Ground / return |
| 20 | UART_TX | Output from module, 3.3 V logic |
| 21 | UART_RX | Input to module, 3.3 V logic |
| 22-28 | RFU | Reserved; leave unconnected |
| 29-38 | GND | Ground / RF/thermal return region |
| 39 | RF | 50 ohm antenna port |
| 40-41 | GND | RF ground |
Cross-Check Results
Metadata
- MPN is present and correct:
M6E-NANO. - Designator prefix is present and reasonable:
U. - Manufacturer name is not set as a dedicated property. Recommended:
ThingMagic / JADAK. - Datasheet URL was not set as a dedicated property visible in the project metadata. Official URLs were recorded in
Implementation Detailsbecause the available project-property mutation tool did not exposeDatasheet URLfor part projects. - Description is sparse and should be expanded to identify the part as a ThingMagic/JADAK embedded UHF RAIN RFID reader module.
Symbol / Pin Naming
The symbol covers the expected 41 primary electrical pad numbers, plus additional thermal pad terminals. Major signal mismatches:
Table
| Pin | Current symbol name | Datasheet expected | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | V3R3 | Vout, 3.4 V output, 5 mA max | Mismatch: name implies a 3.3 V rail, but datasheet calls this a limited 3.4 V output. |
| 11 | ~SHUTDOWN_N | ENABLE, active-low shutdown behavior | Naming is functionally close but polarity/name should be clarified as ENABLE or SHUTDOWN_N / ENABLE. |
| 20 | RS232_TX | UART_TX, 3.3 V logic | Mismatch: module interface is TTL/CMOS UART, not true RS-232 voltage levels. |
| 21 | RS232_RX | UART_RX, 3.3 V logic | Mismatch: module interface is TTL/CMOS UART, not true RS-232 voltage levels. |
| 22 | SPI_MISO__SDA | RFU, leave unconnected | Mismatch: should not be exposed as active SPI/I2C. |
| 23 | SPI_CSN__SCL | RFU, leave unconnected | Mismatch: should not be exposed as active SPI/I2C. |
| 24 | SPI_CLK__USBDP | RFU, leave unconnected | Mismatch: should not be exposed as SPI/USB. |
| 25 | SPI_MOSI__USBDM | RFU, leave unconnected | Mismatch: should not be exposed as SPI/USB. |
| 26 | SWCLK | RFU, leave unconnected | Mismatch: should not be exposed as debug clock. |
| 27 | SWDIO | RFU, leave unconnected | Mismatch: should not be exposed as debug data. |
| 28 | ~RESETN | RFU, leave unconnected | Mismatch: should not be exposed as reset. |
Pins 1-9, 18-19, 29-38, 40-41 are represented as GND terminals and match the datasheet ground assignment. Pins 12-15 are represented as GPIO1-GPIO4 and match the documented GPIO function. Pins 16-17 are represented as VIN and match the documented input supply assignment. Pin 39 is represented as RF_OUT; this is acceptable if treated as a bidirectional 50 ohm RF antenna port, though
RF or RF_ANT would be closer to the datasheet.Pin Types / Electrical Types
- UART pins should be 3.3 V logic UART, not RS-232.
- Pin 10 should be
Power Out, not a generic output rail named V3R3. - RFU pins 22-28 should be
Not ConnectedorReserved, not active digital interfaces. - RF pin 39 should be classified as RF/passive/signal rather than ordinary output.
- Grounds and VIN are broadly typed correctly as power pins.
Footprint / Pad Count
- The footprint has 109 pad objects.
- The datasheet/user guide documents 41 primary board-edge electrical connections. The remaining pads in the project appear to be thermal/ground land pattern pads named
THERMALPAD, with labels such asP1throughP69plusGND_PAD1/GND_PAD2style entries. - The footprint silk/fab outline visible in layout is approximately 22 mm x 26 mm, matching the documented module size.
- The visible footprint contains a 41-pin edge-connection model plus additional underside thermal/ground pads, which is consistent with a manufacturer-recommended land pattern rather than a simple 41-pad-only symbol.
- Detailed pad geometry such as exact pad size, pitch, and individual coordinates was not exposed in the layout inspection output, so pad-by-pad geometry could not be fully audited from the available data.
Recommended Fixes
- Rename pin 10 from
V3R3toVOUT_3V4orVOUT, and document3.4 V, 5 mA max. - Rename pins 20/21 from
RS232_TX/RS232_RXtoUART_TX/UART_RX, and note3.3 V logic, not RS-232. - Rename pins 22-28 to
RFU/NC_RFUand set pin type toReservedorNot Connected. - Consider renaming pin 39 from
RF_OUTtoRForRF_ANTand mark it as a 50 ohm RF antenna port. - Add dedicated part metadata if supported:
Manufacturer Name = ThingMagic / JADAK,Part Type = RF TransceiverorRFID Reader Module,Datasheet URL = official JADAK spec sheet, and expanded description. - If available through a lower-level footprint editor/import, verify exact pad pitch and landing-pad dimensions against the JADAK user guide/manufacturer land pattern.
Overall Assessment
The footprint appears broadly aligned with the ThingMagic Nano module outline and pad-count strategy, but the schematic symbol has several important functional pin-label mismatches. The most critical issue is that pins 22-28 are currently labeled as active SPI/I2C/USB/SWD/reset functions even though the official user guide marks them RFU/reserved. The UART pins are also mislabeled as RS-232, which could lead to an incorrect direct RS-232 connection without a level shifter.
Sources
Existing Flux Part Information
Key Datasheet Specs
Expected 41-Pin Electrical Pinout From User Guide
Cross-Check Results
Metadata
Symbol / Pin Naming
Pin Types / Electrical Types
Footprint / Pad Count
Recommended Fixes
Overall Assessment
