Ultra-Slim 2D OEM Scan Engine for Handheld & Payment Devices
Modern handheld computers, payment terminals, and self-service kiosks keep getting smaller. That leaves engineers searching for an OEM imager that can deliver dependable barcode capture without stealing valuable internal volume. The HW-1211 answers that challenge with a remarkably slim housing: only 6.8 mm high and 2 g in weight. It is built for projects where installation space is restricted, including PDA, POS, HHT, and compact kiosk designs. For teams considering the Newland N1, it also serves as a compact N1-class replacement option.
Global Shutter for Motion-Free Scanning
Unlike rolling-shutter imagers, the HW-1211 uses global shutter technology. Every pixel is exposed simultaneously, so moving barcodes and handheld motion do not produce warped or skewed frames. This makes the module easier to use in real-world scanning, where users may not hold the device perfectly still.
High-Speed 800 MHz Controller & Sensor
An 800 MHz controller drives the decoding workflow. Combined with a 640 × 480 CMOS area sensor running at 60 frames per second, the module captures clear images and processes them quickly. It supports paper labels and smartphone screens, covering common 1D and 2D symbologies. Minimum readable density is 4 mil for 1D codes and 5 mil for 2D codes.
Compact Optics & Flexible Trigger Options
The 42° horizontal and 32° vertical viewing angle gives the HW-1211 a practical near-to-mid range field of view. It reads popular retail, logistics, and payment codes without requiring a large optical chamber. Multiple trigger options—manual, continuous, auto-sense, and host—give developers flexibility in how the scanner is activated.
Simplified Electrical Integration
The HW-1211 connects through a 12-pin, 0.5 mm pitch FFC. It supports TTL232 and USB interfaces, including HID keyboard and virtual serial modes. Power requirements are simple: 3.3 V DC, with 200 mA maximum current and 20 mA standby. This makes it suitable for battery-powered handhelds as well as mains-powered terminals.
Key Specifications
| Dimensions |
6.8 mm height, 2 g weight |
| Sensor |
640 × 480 CMOS area sensor, 60 fps |
| Shutter Type |
Global shutter |
| Controller |
800 MHz |
| Field of View |
42° horizontal / 32° vertical |
| Minimum Density |
4 mil (1D) / 5 mil (2D) |
| Interfaces |
TTL232, USB (HID keyboard, virtual serial) |
| Connector |
12-pin, 0.5 mm pitch FFC |
| Power Supply |
3.3 V DC |
| Current |
200 mA max / 20 mA standby |
| Trigger Modes |
Manual, continuous, auto-sense, host |
Ideal Applications
- PDA and handheld terminals
- POS and payment systems
- Self-order machines
- Vending equipment
- Factory traceability stations
- Space-constrained self-service kiosks
When every millimeter matters, the HW-1211 delivers 2D scanning performance in an ultra-thin, lightweight package. It is a strong candidate for OEM teams that need a global-shutter, 800 MHz scan engine and a viable alternative to the Newland N1.
