Honeywell Mini DB 2D Decoder Board

Mini DB Ultra Compact, Miniature Decoder Board

Mini DB is a next generation, miniature sized decoder board introduced by Honeywell. A design that results in a 60 percent footprint reduction compared to previous generation decoders, Mini DB saves on space without sacrificing Honeywell’s renowned decoding capability.

Mini DB is dedicated for use with Honeywell’s latest flagship scan engines: N660X Series Slim Imager, which includes N6600 (LED aimer) and N6603 (laser aimer). When Mini DB is combined with a slim scan engine, customers can easily embed a complete 2D imaging solution in an exceptionally small space—offering greater design flexibility and integration than ever before. 

Now, high performance 2D imaging can be added to even the smallest of devices: miniature handheld scanners, sleek consumerized smartphones and even wearable devices. Mini DB supports the N660X’s parallel interface (30-pin). For the host interface, we creatively combined three types of host connections:

• Board to Board (B2B): Allows a snap-on installation to the main board with additional hold-down screws. The benefit of this “cable-less” solution is to eliminate an additional flex cable and connector while providing a more compact footprint.

• Flex Cable (12-pin): For designs where the host connection needs to mount the decode board separate from the host board. 

• RS232 and USB: Both the B2B and 12-pin flex connector versions support both RS232 and USB signals. The flex cable option is compatible with the other Honeywell scan engines, such as the N568X and N431X.

Mini DB includes our latest decode library for optimized performance. Besides a compact form factor with high performance, users still benefit from the most complete barcode symbology support, unparalleled motion tolerance, and aggressive scanning on all types of barcodes—even those poorly printed, or read directly off the screens of smartphones. And to ensure continuous innovation and support, Mini DB is flash-upgradeable.

Features & Benefits

• With a miniature form factor, Mini DB is 60% smaller than previous-generation decoder boards.

• Honeywell’s advanced Adaptus® imaging technology lends full symbology support, outstanding motion tolerance, mobile phone reading, and damaged barcode reading.

• Support multiple interfaces, including both B2B (board to board) and flex cable connections with RS232 and USB options.

• Optimized for use with Honeywell’s flagship N660X Series SlimImager.

• TotalFreedom support offers an open-system architecture for developing software plug-ins to implement value-added custom features such as Honeywell’s EasyDL™.