Hand-Held Barcode Scanners
Identify and track items tagged with the most common barcodes. These scanners don’t require any software to communicate with your computer. When you press the trigger to scan a barcode, the data appears wherever your cursor is, just like when you type.
All scanners read 1D barcodes, such as UPC, EAN, Code 39, Code 128, and ISBN codes. Those that scan 2D barcodes read QR, Data Matrix, and PDF417 codes. Scanners for GTINs (Global Trade Item Numbers) read codes that are typically embedded in UPC and EAN barcodes.
Laser scanners work well for reading barcodes on rounded surfaces. CCD (charge-coupled device) scanners read barcodes on screens and other shiny surfaces better than laser scanners. They also have fewer moving parts than laser scanners, so they last longer. Image scanners read lower-quality barcodes than laser and CCD scanners. They’re also able to read barcodes on screens.
Scanners with a USB connection send data faster than Bluetooth scanners but require you to be tethered to your computer. Scanners with a Bluetooth connection work wirelessly hundreds of feet away from the computer they’re sending data to.
Scanners that cannot be sold to the listed areas are restricted due to energy efficiency and/or export regulations.
| For Barcode Type | Scanner Type | Max. Scan Distance | Data Connection Type | Cord Lg., ft. | Wireless Range, ft. | For Use On | Environmental Rating | Includes | Cannot Be Sold To | Each | |
| 1D | Laser | 17" | USB-A | 6 | __ | Bar Codes, GTINs | __ | Holder | __ | 0000000 | 0000000 |
| 1D | CCD | 1" | USB-A | 6 | __ | Bar Codes | __ | __ | __ | 000000 | 000000 |
| 1D | CCD | 31" | Bluetooth | __ | 330 | Bar Codes | __ | Bluetooth Charging Base USB Cable Rechargeable Nickel Metal Hydride Battery | __ | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 1D, 2D | Image | 28" | USB-A | 7 | __ | Bar Codes | __ | __ | __ | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 1D, 2D | Image | 33" | Bluetooth | __ | 295 | Bar Codes, GTINs | IP65 | Adjustable-Height Bluetooth Charging Base Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery | CA, OR | 0000000 | 000000 |
Image Scanners
with USB-A Connection
Barcode Scanner Modules for Development Boards
Build a scanner directly into your machine. These scanners are often used in kiosks for scanning standard barcodes and QR codes to identify items, track documents, and manage inventory. Solder on a wire or header to connect the scanner to your electronic device. For a direct connection to your computer, plug in a USB cable (not included).
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| Distance | Speed, in./sec. | Scanner Resolution | 1D Scanner | 2D Scanner | Output Data Resolution, bit | Input Voltage | No. of USB Connections | Lg. | Wd. | Each | |
USB-C Connection | |||||||||||
| 1"-15 3/4" | 9.8 | 640 × 480 | Codabar Code 11 Code 39 Code 93 Code 128 Datalogic 2-of-5 EAN-8 EAN-13 GS1 DataBar GS1-128 Industrial 2-of-5 Interleaved 2-of-5 Matrix 2-of-5 MSI UPC-A UPC-E | Aztec Code Data Matrix Micro PDF 417 PDF 417 QR Code | 32 | 3.3V DC | 1 | 1 3/4" | 1" | 0000000 | 000000 |