RFID Reader - CAEN RFID - The CAEN RFID Tile Compact UHF RFID Desktop Reader is a compact desktop RFID reader with an integrated circularly polarized antenna for short to medium range applications. The reader is powered and controlled directly by an USB cable - allowing the reader to read RAIN RFID tags in easy desktop environments. Thanks to its compact size - the CAEN RFID Tile reader is the perfect choice for various applications such as point-of-sale - document tracking - tag programming stations - access control and more. It can also be used as a building block for smart shelves and smart displays. The CAEN RFID Tile reader supports the HID profile (native keyboard emulation) allowing the reader to interact directly with legacy applications - office automation software - or any other generic solution requiring manual input. The core components of the Tile reader are the CAEN RFID QuarkUp module - a top performing ultra-compact UHF RFID module - and the Quad - a compact circular polarized antenna designed by CAEN RFID.