ThingMagic M5e-Compact - Manual (Page 24)

Hardware Overview
24 Introduction
RFID ASIC
All base-band analog circuitry and PLL circuitry are contained within the Impinj Indy1000
RFID ASIC with ThingMagic front end for improved sensitivity.
Connectors
The M5e supports two MMCX connectors for bistatic or monostatic antennas. The M5e-
Compact supports one MMCX connector for a monostatic antenna.