HW-1266C Cost-Effective Embedded Barcode Scan Engine
The HW-1266C belongs to the same high-performance series as the HW-1266D, sharing identical core algorithms and main chip architecture. While equipped with a 0.3MP standard camera, it maintains basic anti-glare and sunlight reflection suppression capabilities, offering exceptional value in its price category.
This embedded barcode scanner engine delivers outstanding cost performance with robust small-code decoding capabilities. It reliably reads 5mil high-density QR codes—a feature rarely found in comparable price segments. The module supports flexible secondary development through command sets and is fully compatible with Linux, Windows, Android, and Mac operating systems.
Key Features
- Exceptional cost efficiency with top-tier performance in its class
- Ultra-high-density decoding capability for barcodes as small as 4mil
- Optimized performance for 5mil QR, Datamatrix and other small 2D barcodes
- Full compatibility with all 1D/2D barcodes on paper and screen media
- Certified compliance with CE (IEC61000, EN55032) and RoHS (IEC62321) international standards
Technical Specifications
| Image Sensor |
CMOS |
| Resolution |
640*480 pixels, 60fps |
| Decoding Capacity |
Supports paper and screen barcodes
2D: QR, PDF417, Micro PDF417, Data Matrix, Maxicode, Aztec, Hanxin code, etc.
1D: UPC-A, UPC-E, EAN-8, EAN-13, ISBN, Code 128, GS1 128, ISBT 128, Code 39, Code 93, Code 11, Interleaved 2 of 5, Industrial 2 of 5, Matrix 25, Standard 25, Codabar, MSI/MSI PLESSEY, GS1 DataBar, and all normal 1D barcodes |
| Precision |
4mil |
| Light Source |
620nm Visible Red Diode with white LED illumination |
| View Angle |
60°(H) * 50°(V) |
| Scan Angle |
Rotation 360°, tilt ±55°, skew ±55° |
| Minimum Contrast |
25% |
| Trigger Mode |
Manual, Continuous, Motion sensing, Host Mode, etc. |
| Typical Depth of Field |
EAN13 (13mil): 50-260mm
Code 39 (5mil): 25-220mm
QR code (20mil): 40-320mm
PDF417 (6.67mil): 30-180mm
Performance may vary based on barcode quality and environmental conditions |
| Interface |
TTL232, USB (KBW/COM) via 12pin FFC flat cable (0.5mm pitch) |
| Working Voltage |
DC 3.3V ± 0.3V |
| Current |
200mA (working Max)
10mA (USB standby)
1mA (TTL standby) |
| Dimensions |
21.4(W) * 16(D) * 12(H) mm |
| Weight |
3.5g |
| Indication |
LED fill light (can trigger external buzzer and LED indicator) |
| Installation |
2pcs M1.6 screws, depth < 2mm |
Applications
The HW-1266C is primarily designed for integration into barcode scanners and handheld terminals, delivering reliable and efficient performance in daily general barcode scanning scenarios.
We provide professional selection support to help you choose the most suitable model based on your specific working environment, barcode types, usage methods, and expected scanning performance requirements.
