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Waveshare PN532 NFC HAT for Raspberry Pi I2C/SPI/UART

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Waveshare PN532 NFC HAT for Raspberry Pi I2C/SPI/UART

19,79 €

Description

Waveshare PN532 NFC HAT is a compact Raspberry Pi NFC HAT for NFC reader writer projects, tag interaction, and dependable access control. This Waveshare board brings 13.56MHz NFC to Raspberry Pi through I2C, SPI, and UART, making the PN532 NFC HAT a practical choice for contactless card reading, smart attendance, and embedded identification tasks.

The Waveshare PN532 NFC HAT is especially useful when you need a flexible Raspberry Pi NFC HAT that can work as an NFC reader writer. Because the PN532 NFC HAT supports MIFARE, NTAG2xx, and other compatible cards, this Waveshare design fits access control, pairing workflows, tag testing, controller demos, and lightweight contactless interfaces.

Waveshare PN532 NFC HAT hardware overview

Features

  • Waveshare PN532 NFC HAT based on the PN532 NFC controller.
  • Raspberry Pi NFC HAT with standard Raspberry Pi 40PIN GPIO header.
  • NFC reader writer support for MIFARE, NTAG2xx, and other compatible NFC / RFID cards.
  • Selectable I2C, SPI, and UART interfaces through onboard switches and jumpers.
  • Strong fit for access control, smart ticketing, ID recognition, and embedded NFC development.
  • Breakout control pins support STM32, Arduino, and other host boards.

Specifications

Item Details
Brand Waveshare
Model PN532 NFC HAT
Board Type Raspberry Pi NFC HAT
Main Controller PN532
Operating Frequency 13.56 MHz
Operating Voltage 3.3V / 5V
Interfaces I2C / SPI / UART
Baud Rate 115200 bps default
Typical Role NFC reader writer

Applications

  • Access control panels and contactless identification systems.
  • Raspberry Pi NFC HAT projects for card and tag reading.
  • NFC reader writer workflows for MIFARE and NTAG testing.
  • Waveshare PN532 projects for pairing, sharing, attendance, and embedded NFC logic.
  • Educational use of I2C, SPI, and UART with a Raspberry Pi NFC HAT.

Product List

  • PN532 NFC HAT x1
  • MIFARE Classic 1K Card x1

Other Content

Waveshare PN532 NFC HAT dimensions

Waveshare PN532 NFC HAT dimensions for compact Raspberry Pi NFC HAT integration.

Waveshare PN532 NFC HAT included MIFARE Classic 1K card

Included card for NFC reader writer testing and access control demos.

Resources

FAQ

What is this Waveshare board for?
The Waveshare PN532 NFC HAT is for NFC reader writer tasks, contactless card reading, and access control.

Which interfaces does the PN532 NFC HAT support?
The PN532 NFC HAT supports I2C, SPI, and UART.

Can this Raspberry Pi NFC HAT be used for access control?
Yes. A common use of the Raspberry Pi NFC HAT is access control and identification.

Which cards work with the Waveshare PN532 NFC HAT?
The Waveshare PN532 NFC HAT supports MIFARE, NTAG2xx, and other compatible NFC / RFID cards.

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Customer Reviews

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Taylor Murphy
Solid build and clean setup

I integrated it into an existing Raspberry Pi or embedded workflow without major issues. The compact wiring and I2C or SPI communication were the main reasons I chose it. The only real requirement is to prepare the right cables, power supply, and firmware first.

Thank you for reviewing the Waveshare PN532 NFC HAT for Raspberry Pi. We are glad this NFC communication HAT worked well for your RFID, NFC tag reading and Raspberry Pi access-control projects.

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Casey James
Stable after extended testing

The product was straightforward to test once the right examples and cables were ready. The Raspberry Pi HAT layout and I2C or SPI communication made the board easier to use in a repeatable setup. I would use it again for another Waveshare-based development project.

Thanks for the review. Practical feedback on the Waveshare PN532 NFC HAT for Raspberry Pi helps makers choose the right Waveshare hardware for RFID, NFC tag reading and Raspberry Pi access-control projects.

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Elena Price
Well made and easy to integrate

The product was straightforward to test once the right examples and cables were ready. The PN532 NFC support and clear example workflow made the board easier to use in a repeatable setup. For hobby, lab, and small industrial testing, it is a practical choice.

Thank you for choosing OpenELAB. We are glad the NFC communication HAT supported your RFID, NFC tag reading and Raspberry Pi access-control projects.

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Riley Miller
Reliable hardware for my project

After a few days on the bench, it felt stable enough to move into a real project. The PN532 NFC support was useful in practice, not just a line in the specifications. I had to check the pinout and software examples carefully, but the final result was stable.

We appreciate the detailed note. The Waveshare PN532 NFC HAT for Raspberry Pi is designed for RFID, NFC tag reading and Raspberry Pi access-control projects, and we are happy it matched your setup.

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Amelia Morris
Strong value for prototyping

I integrated it into an existing Raspberry Pi or embedded workflow without major issues. The compact wiring was useful in practice, not just a line in the specifications. I had to check the pinout and software examples carefully, but the final result was stable.

Thanks for sharing your experience with the Waveshare PN532 NFC HAT for Raspberry Pi. Feedback like this helps other customers compare Waveshare NFC communication HAT options for RFID, NFC tag reading and Raspberry Pi access-control projects.