UniFinger SFM5020-OP6

Datasheet
Ver. 1.0

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1.0 May 17, 2017 Initial Release

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Contents
1. Overview ............................................................................ 4
2. UniFinger SFM5000 Series .................................................... 5
Table 1 UniFinger SFM5000 Series combinations ...................................... 5

3. Features ............................................................................. 5
4. Fingerprint Authentication Specifications ................................ 6
4.1. Fingerprint Authentication Performance..................................... 6

4.2. Fingerprint Sensor Specifications.............................................. 6

5. Hardware Specifications ....................................................... 6

5.1. Operating range ..................................................................... 6

5.2. Absolute Maximum Ratings ..................................................... 6

5.3. Electrical DC characteristics(VDD = 3.3Vdc, TOP = 25°C) ............... 6

5.4. Interface ............................................................................... 7

5.5. Connector Specifications ......................................................... 7

5.5.1. J1 pin assignment ...................................................................... 7

5.5.2. J2 pin assignment ...................................................................... 8

5.6. Physical Dimensions ............................................................... 8

Figure 1 Main module dimensions ........................................................ 8

Figure 2 Sensor dimensions ................................................................ 9

6. Communication Protocol Summary ...................................... 10

6.1. Packet Structure ................................................................... 10

6.2. Command Summary .............................................................. 11

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1. Overview
The UniFinger modules are stand-alone fingerprint systems ideal for
embedded system applications where biometric security is needed. The
modules are designed for manufacturers searching for an inexpensive,
reliable and easy-to-integrate biometric system. The UniFinger modules
provide complete fingerprint solutions by incorporating fingerprint sensor
interface and embedded fingerprint recognition algorithm into a half
business card sized module.

The UniFinger SFM5000 series is the latest UniFinger module equipped with
world’s leading fingerprint authentication algorithm (ranked No. 1 in
FVC2004 and 2006) and powerful DSP technology. Also, it supports wide
range of fingerprint sensor interoperability giving you a freedom to select
suitable sensor that most fits to your application. Furthermore, the
fingerprint data for enrollment and verification are compatible among
different sensors, even if they are based on different technologies. This
feature of unification presents application manufacturers and system
integrators with much more flexibility than ever before.

In addition to these features, the miniature sized UniFinger module has a

state-of-the-art low power design making it a perfect match in a wide
range of applications from battery operated mobile equipments to network
based security systems. The UniFinger stands ready to meet your
requirements and adapt to your applications.

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2. UniFinger SFM5000 Series

The UniFinger SFM5000 series is the latest UniFinger module equipped with
world’s leading fingerprint authentication algorithm, which ranked No. 1 in
FVC2004 and 2006. The SFM5000 series is based on powerful DSP
technology, optimized for performance while minimizing power
consumptions.

Table 1 summarizes available combinations of modules and sensors.

Table 1 UniFinger SFM5000 Series combinations

Model name Supported sensors Base module

SFM5020-OP5/OP6 Optical sensor I SFM5020

3. Features
 World best authentication performance (ranked No. 1 in FVC2006)
 High speed fingerprint verification
 Compact size
 Low power consumption
 Fast power on time
 Supports various communication interfaces
 Supports fingerprint data encryption
 Supports various fingerprint sensors
 Highly configurable I/O signals
 Operates with a single 3.3v dc supply

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4. Fingerprint Authentication Specifications

4.1. Fingerprint Authentication Performance

EER* <0.1%
Enrollment time <0.7 sec
Verification time <0.7 sec
*EER is dependent on databases

4.2. Fingerprint Sensor Specifications

Device Name Optical sensor I

Sensor technology Optical
Sensing area 16.0mm x 19.0mm
Image size(pixels) 272x320
Image resolution 500 dpi
IP degree IP 65

5. Hardware Specifications
5.1. Operating range

Parameter Symbol Min Typ Max Units

Supply voltage VDD 3.0 3.3 3.6 V
Operating temperature TOP -15 60 °C

5.2. Absolute Maximum Ratings

Parameter Symbol Min. Max. Units

Power supply voltage VDD -0.3 3.6 V
Input voltage on signal pins VIN -0.3 3.6 V

5.3. Electrical DC characteristics(VDD = 3.3Vdc, TOP = 25°C)

Parameter Symbol Min. Typ. Max. Units

Supply current (idle) IDD1 90 mA
Supply current (scanning) IDD2 170 250 mA

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Parameter Symbol Min. Typ. Max. Units

dl IDD3 170 250 mA
High level input voltage VIH 2.0 3.6 V
Low level input voltage VIL -0.3 0.6 V

5.4. Interface

Type Description
UART 3.3V CMOS level
Baud rates up to 460.8kbps (factory default is 115.2kbps)
RS232/422/485 supported via additional level converter
Digital I/O 3.3V CMOS level
8 ports separately configurable
26bit Wiegand I/O supported via additional level converter

5.5. Connector Specifications

Connector Usage

J1 Host interface port I

J2 Host interface port II (Molex 53261-0890 compatible)
J3 Debug port for factory use only
J4 Sensor interface port, 20 pin FPC/FFC

5.5.1. J1 pin assignment

Name Pin number Functions
VSS 4,14 Power Ground
VDD 9 Power pin. 3.3Vdc
GPIO_0 ~ 5,6,7,8,1,2,3, 3.3V CMOS, bidirectional port
GPIO_7 15
H_RXD 10 Receive Data, 5V tolerant 3.3V CMOS,
input only
H_TXD 11 Transmit Data, 3.3V CMOS, output only
Reserved 12, 13 Reserved for future use

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5.5.2. J2 pin assignment

Name Pin number Functions
VDD 1, Power pin. Must be connected to 3.3vdc
Reserved 2, 3 Reserved for future use
VSS 4,7 Power Ground
H_RXD 5 Receive Data, 5V tolerant 3.3V CMOS,
input only
H_TXD 6 Transmit Data, 3.3V CMOS, output only
SHIELD 8 Ground Shield

5.6. Physical Dimensions

Parameter Values

Main board 55mm x 40mm x 8mm (WxLxH)

Sensor 20.5mm x 25mm x 52mm (WxLxH)

Figure 1 Main module dimensions

Dimensions in millimeters
55.000

52.000

9.525

3.000 pin 1 3.000

J3
3.000
40.000

38.735
37.000

J4 J2 pin 1
3.000

pin 1

J1
3.000
3.000
1.270

3.000
2.540 Ø 3.00

9.525

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Figure 2 Sensor dimensions

Dimensions in millimeters

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6. Communication Protocol Summary

The UniFinger provides a proprietary communication protocol for easy
interface with most host systems. The protocol based on fixed sized
packets. Only fingerprint image, template data, and user lists are
transmitted as appended to the packet. Checksum functionality is
supported to ensure consistency of transmitted data.

Please refer to UniFinger Protocol Manual for detailed information.

6.1. Packet Structure

Start code Command Param Size Flag Checksum End code

1byte 1byte 4bytes 4bytes 1byte 1byte 1byte

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6.2. Command Summary

Command Code Description

SW 0x01 System parameter write
SF 0x02 System parameter save
SR 0x03 System parameter read
SS 0x04 System status check
ES 0x05 Enroll by scan
EI 0x06 Enroll by image
ET 0x07 Enroll by template
VS 0x08 Verify by scan
VI 0x09 Verify by image
VT 0x10 Verify by template
VH 0x22 Verify host template by scan
IS 0x11 Identify by scan
II 0x12 Identify by image
IT 0x13 Identify by template
RI 0x20 Read image
RT 0x14 Read template
SI 0x15 Scan image
ST 0x21 Scan template
DT 0x16 Delete template
DA 0x17 Delete all templates
LT 0x18 List user ID
CT 0x19 Check user ID
FP 0x23 Fix all provisional templates
DP 0x24 Delete all provisional templates
KW 0x34 Encryption key write
KS 0x35 Scan template with challenge data
GR 0x36 Read GPIO configuration
GW 0x37 Write GPIO configuration
GC 0x38 Clear GPIO configuration
GD 0x39 Set default GPIO configuration

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