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NFC Everywhere

Controller, frontend, and connected-tag solutions
for the next generation of NFC applications

NFC Everywhere -
Delivering the next experience in wireless

Near Field Communication, NFC is a different kind of wireless. To begin exchange of business cards to more We are the market leader in NFC, with top
the tap-and-go technology with, it’s a proximity technology, which sophisticated things like personalized positions in the mobile and infrastructure
co-invented by NXP more than means it only works when two devices are transactions, loyalty programs, and sectors, and we’ve shipped hundreds of
ten years ago, has shifted into brought close together. Eavesdropping is devices that can commission and configure millions of NFC ICs for cellular phones,
high gear. a near impossibility. Where other wireless themselves. payment terminals, and other NFC-enabled
technologies use the equivalent of a systems. Our NFC technology is used in
This simple, intuitive random shout to be heard, NFC speaks Also, because NFC is fully compatible more than 80 percent of all NFC-enabled
technology, which lets you with intention, in a whisper. with the established, trusted infrastructure point-of-sale (POS) terminals, and in
initiate interactions with a behind contactless smartcards, NFC is more than 90 percent of all NFC-enabled
simple touch, is now in millions What’s more, NFC is unique in the way it ready to go. The same infrastructure that so smartphone models.
of smartphones, tablets, and uses energy. Or, more to the point, the many millions of people around the world
other consumer electronics, way it doesn’t. Only one of the two devices rely on every day to make payments, access Our success with NFC reflects our long-
with new devices arriving needs to be powered for an interaction to buildings, and ride public transport is also standing commitment to innovation in
almost daily. take place. The first can power the second, a solid platform for NFC, just waiting to RFID, our extensive IP portfolio, and our
so the second can save its battery for other launch new ideas. more than 20 years of support for MIFARE,
Why is NFC such a hot topic? things – or not have a battery at all. the world’s first choice for contactless
Because it’s fast, seamless, and NXP is the choice for NFC proximity technology.
easy to use – and like nothing NFC offers the ultimate in convenience, In many ways, NXP is NFC. As a co-
else you’ve ever experienced. and makes new experiences possible. inventor of the technology, we have Simply put, you won’t find anyone better
It’s an evolution of contactless smartcard led the effort to establish its worldwide suited to make NFC a part of your world.
technology but, unlike its predecessor, acceptance. We helped found the NFC
which can only communicate in one Forum, the standards-based organization
direction, NFC supports two-way that now includes more than 170 member
interactions. That opens up a whole new companies, and we’ve played a pivotal role
range of possibilities, from the simple in expanding NFC’s market presence.

Interoperable Intuitive Proximity NFC at a glance
Low power Intentional
NFC  Contactless proximity technology
 Intuitive connections
Open Versatile  Safe one- and two-way interactions
 RFID technology
NFC delivers  Operating frequency: 13.56 MHz
Convenience  Operating range: 10 cm (4 in)
Power savings  Maximum speed: 848 kbits/sec
Lower customer-service costs  Standards: ISO/IEC 18092,

ISO/IEC 21481, ISO/IEC 14443 A/B,
ISO/IEC 15693, ISO/IEC 18000-3m3
 Compatibility: MIFARE, FeliCa
 Read/Write, Peer-to-Peer and Card
Emulation Modes possible in one
device
 Quick, seamless pairing with
Bluetooth, WiFi

By 2018, there will be More than
1.7 billion NFC-enabled
smartphones in the market 90 percent

(ABI Research, 2013) of all NFC-equipped
smartphone models use
Highlighted applications
NXP technology
Payment.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pp. 8-9
Access. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pp. 10-11 NFC Everywhere 3
Windows/Android/Linux systems................................................... pp. 12-13
Connected home & IoT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pp. 14-17
Smart manufacturing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pp. 18-19

Introducing NFC

nfc in action

NFC supports three communication modes: Read/Write, Peer-to-Peer, and Card Emulation.
In all these modes, a simple tap is all it takes to initiate a transaction.

Read/Write Mode Peer-to-Peer Mode Card Emulation Mode

In Read/Write Mode, the system performs the functions Peer-to-Peer Mode is used to establish a two-way Card Emulation Mode lets the system behave as an
of a contactless reader/writer. The system’s NFC IC communication channel between a pair of NFC- ISO/IEC 14443-compliant contactless smartcard. This
interacts with an NFC-enabled device – such as a enabled devices. Each NFC-enabled device serves as means that the NFC-enabled device can be used in
contactless smartcard, an NFC tag, or an NFC-enabled an endpoint, meaning the two systems can initiate a the existing contactless card infrastructure, for things
smartphone (operating in Card Emulation Mode) – and communication as equals, or peers. This mode uses like ticketing, access control, transit, tollgates, and
either reads data in from the device or writes data out to it. either a passive or active communication scheme. contactless payments.
This mode is used to get information or initiate an action.
Two-way interactions Power savings
Power savings The two-way nature of Peer-to-Peer Mode enables more Card Emulation Mode saves power by using passive
The NFC-enabled device that initiates the transaction sophisticated interactions between devices, so you can, for communication. In this mode, the smartcard or NFC
generates an RF field, and then reads data from or writes example, pair with Bluetooth or WiFi, exchange business device modulates the RF field generated by the initiator
data to a second NFC-enabled device. The second device cards with a colleague, or receive frequent-flyer points of the transaction, which is likely to be a contactless
does not generate its own RF field, but instead modulates when purchasing an airline ticket. reader in a building-access or payment application.
the RF field created by the initiator. This is an important Since the smartcard or NFC device does not generate
distinction, because it means the second device uses Power savings its own RF field, the transaction is highly efficient.
power from the initiator and doesn’t need its own battery. Peer-to-Peer Mode can use a passive communication
scheme. Only one device needs to be active, drawing Battery-driven NFC devices that function exclusively
Secure transactions power to generate the necessary RF field. The second in Card Emulation Mode consume very little power,
To increase the security of Read/Write Mode, a Secure device can remain passive, acting only as a target since the system requires only enough energy to drive
Access Module (SAM), which acts as a secure crypto and modulating the field. Working in passive mode the onboard microcontroller. This results in very long
coprocessor, can be used to encrypt data. The SAM also is a significant benefit, from the standpoint of power lifetime in the field.
verifies the encrypted data for authenticity before the consumption, and is one of the requirements for
transaction (such as an online purchase or access to a compliance with the NFC Forum, the primary standards
building) can proceed. body for NFC technology.

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Passive communication scheme The initiating device produces a 13.56 MHz carrier field,
and the target device, when introduced to this field, uses
Read/Write, Passive Peer-to-Peer, and Card Emulation Modes it to draw energy. The initiator transfers data by directly
modulating the field, while the target transfers data by
1. The initiator generates an RF field load-modulating the field. This method, required by
The RF field is used for data exchange. the NFC Forum, is compatible with other contactless
The initiator and target are both powered internally. smartcard formats, including ISO/IEC 14443.

NFC 2. The initiator sends commands NFC
device The initiator modulates the RF field device
INITIATOR to send commands. TARGET

3. The target responds Operating distance 10 cm
The target uses backward modulation
to transmit the response. Data rates Up to 424 kbits/sec

Mandated by NFC Forum Yes

active communication scheme The initiator and the target both generate an RF field.
Each side transmits data by modifying its own field with
Active Peer-to-Peer Mode Amplitude Shift Key (ASK) modulation. To avoid collisions,
only the sending device emits an electromagnetic field.
1. The initiator sends commands The receiving device switches off its field to listen. The
The initiator generates an RF field, sends commands, send/receive roles can be reversed as needed to support
and then cuts the field. the transaction.

NFC 2. The target responds NFC
device Once the initiator cuts its RF field, the target generates device
INITIATOR its own field and uses it to transmit responses. TARGET

Operating distance 10 cm

Data rates Up to 424 kbits/sec

Mandated by NFC Forum No

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Introducing NFC

Inside an NFC-enabled system

Contactless reader architecture

For contact Optional Secure
reader systems Access Module
Ex: TDA80xx family (SAM) for secure

read/write
Ex: SAM AV2

Contact SAM
reader IC
NFC IC smartcard

Backend Host controller
system

NFC IC µC

Ex: CLRC663, Analog matching Loop
PN512, ... network antenna

The diagram shows two NFC-enabled Write, Peer-to-Peer, and Card Emulation). The support for contact-based smartcards, and some other electronic device equipped with
systems. The first, in the middle of the host controller manages the NFC process, makes the system compatible with payment, an NFC tag. For NFC transactions, this second
diagram, could be a POS terminal, a set-top and any transactions that require a higher identification, and access cards that use system can use the RF field generated by the
box, or a consumer appliance like a microwave level of security are performed in the optional standards like ISO/IEC 7816. The second first system. As a result, the second system
oven or a washing machine. It uses an NFC IC onboard Secure Access Module (SAM). The NFC-enabled system, on the right, could be doesn’t need to be powered while the NFC
to support the three operating modes (Read/ contact reader IC is also optional. It adds a smartphone, a contactless smartcard, or transaction takes place.

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Where does NFC fit in the world of wireless?

NFC delivers short-range communication, similar to Bluetooth and WiFi, but with the ability to store and transmit data in much the same way that RFID tags and contactless smartcards do.

Technology Frequency Range AAP ctive/passive Devices & applications

NFC 13.56 MHz 10 cm A/P Smartphones, tablets, portable devices in a peer-to-peer network
(ISO/IEC 18092, NFC Forum)
P Ticketing, payment, access, passports, etc.
Contactless (proximity) 13.56 MHz 10 cm
smartcards (ISO/IEC 14443) A/P Tagging and tracking of goods and items for manufacturing,
logistics, retail, etc.
RFID LF (120 to 150 kHz) A
(ISO/IEC 18000) HF (13.56 MHz) < 40 m A Remote controls, mobile phones, computers
UHF (433 to 900 MHz) A Smartphones, tablets, laptops, audio equipment, printers,
A
IrDA infrared 2.4 GHz < 1 m A other devices in a personal area network (PAN)
A Smartphones, tablets, laptops, routers,
(IEBElEue8t0o2o.1t5h. 1) 2.4 GHz > 1 0 m
other devices in a local area network (LAN)
Lighting networks, home automation, industrial control
(IEEEW8iF0i2 .11) 2.4 GHz > 1 00 m Industrial devices, eMeters, Internet of Things (IoT) devices

Smartphones, tablets
ZigBee 2.4 GHz > 100 m
(IEEE 802.15.4)

2/2.5/3G cellular 450 MHz to 2.7 GHz Several km

4G cellular 450 MHz to 2.7 GHz Several km

Where did NFC come from?

Co-invented by NXP Semiconductors and Sony Electronics, NFC is a specialized subset of RF identification (RFID). It operates at 13.56 MHz and performs many of the same functions as RFID tags and
contactless smartcards, while adding peer-to-peer communications.

RFID (Radio Frequency IDentification) Contactless proximity technology NFC

Generic term for contactless technology. Always used Subset of RFID, with more memory and more security. Builds on contactless proximity technology to support
for applications relating to tagging of goods and items. Active action required (e.g. person presents smartcard to three modes of operation: Read/Write, Peer-to-Peer, and
Automatic detection of a unique identifier. reader). In widespread use for access control, ePassports, Card Emulation.
payment cards, transport and event ticketing, etc. Range 10 cm
Range 1 to 100 m Frequency 13.56 MHz
Range 10 cm Standard ISO/IEC 18092, ISO/IEC 21481, NFC Forum
Frequency LF (120 to 150 kHz)
Frequency 13.56 MHz NFC Everywhere 7
HF (13.56 MHz)
Standard ISO/IEC 14443 (includes MIFARE and FeliCA)
UHF (433 to 900 MHz)

Standard ISO/IEC 18000

NFC applications NFC for payment

8 NFC Everywhere Today’s POS systems are mounted on the transaction – so payments are quicker email account, push a personalized text
a counter or embedded in a piece of and easier than ever to process. No more message to their smartphone, add points to
equipment, such as a gas pump or vending waiting for a contact smartcard to complete their loyalty account, or send them exclusive
machine. Mobile versions (mPOS) are light the transaction, and no more entering PIN coupons. The POS system becomes an
enough and small enough to be carried by codes for small transactions or having to integral part of customer service.
salespeople or connected to a smartphone, re-slide a magstripe card because the first
tablet, or laptop. mPOS systems let small try failed. NXP leadership
businesses and individuals support cashless Eighty percent of all POS terminals use our
transactions with minimal investment, while Enhanced services technology. As the number-one supplier
larger retailers use mPOS to enhance their NFC also lets you do more than just process to the POS market, we have long-standing
retail and payment processes. payments, since NFC can collect data from partnerships with industry leaders and have
the customer’s smartcard or smartphone, developed best-in-class systems that enable
With NFC on board, the user interface for use with direct marketing campaigns and fast, secure transactions.
couldn’t be simpler – you just tap your card loyalty programs. The POS system can then
or NFC-enabled smartphone to complete send a paperless receipt to the customer’s

POS/mPOS: A CLOSER LOOK

A basic POS system has a user interface, a keypad, LEDs, User interface
and a display. It uses a secure processor, compliant with
PCI and EMV, for payments. The system can read various Display Keypad mPOS system
card formats, including NFC-enabled contactless cards,
chip cards, and magstripe cards. The SAM fulfills the LEDs
security requirements for closed-loop applications, such
as loyalty schemes. PCI-compliant secure Contact SAMs Contact smartcard
processor reader for payment
POS and mPOS terminals are very similar in terms TDA8026 Contactless smartcard
of architecture and security requirements. The main Flash Secure for payment
difference is that mPOS terminals are designed to be memory NFC
portable, and enable online payment transactions for PN5180
merchants on the move. The payment transaction takes Bluetooth/ Magnetic stripe Secure payment
place in a secure environment on the mPOS terminal. WiFi Legacy payment Sensors (for
The mPOS terminal uses Bluetooth or WiFi to connect tamper resistance)
to a mobile phone, and the phone then connects to the
backend payment system through a mobile network.

NFC in pre-payment metering

Using NFC to add pre-payment functionality to a meter makes it easier to pay for a
utility service, because consumers can use a smartcard or a mobile phone as a 24/7
payment option. The process is simple: buy the card, purchase a given amount of
credits from the utility company, load the credits onto the card, and then tap the
card to the meter to transfer the credits. The pre-paid amount can also be stored
in the app of an NFC-enabled smartphone.

POS design kit OM5597/RD2663 Regulatory requirements EMVCo
The Europay, MasterCard, Visa (EMV) standard is
This full, EMVCo L1-compliant kit uses the LPC1768, PCI for processing cards equipped with an integrated
TDA8026, and CLRC663. The contact reader is The PCI Security Standard (PCI) enhances data circuit (known as IC cards or chip cards). Information
analog/digital-compliant with EMVCo 4.3, and the security for payment cards. The PCI Data Security stored on the IC is used to generate dynamic data,
contactless interface is RF/digital-compliant with Standard (PCI DSS) defines a robust process that meaning new data is created for each transaction.
EMVCo 2.3.1. covers prevention, detection, and appropriate reaction Using dynamic data ensures that, if the data is stolen,
to security incidents. To create a secure end-to-end the content is rendered useless, since it can’t be used
NFC enables system, the guidelines address terminal manufacturers, a second time. With the EMV standard, the terminal
merchants, and software vendors across different authenticates the card’s dynamic data before going
 Tap-and-pay convenience certifications (PCI PTS, PCI PA DSS). online to process the transaction on the back end.
 Enhanced security
 Paperless receipts Recommended nxp products
 Loyalty programs
 Electronic coupons NFC frontend solutions PN5180, MFRC522 (for top-up
 Personalized messages utility metering)

Contact reader solution TDA8026 (for payment)

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NFC applications

NFC for access

Conventional keys can be copied inexpensively An NFC-enabled smartphone can be used a key, since all they need to do is just tap used more than once, so it’s easier for visitors
at corner shops, and research into 3D to configure the lock, so homeowners the card to the lock. No more fumbling to come and go, and there’s less waste.
printing shows how easy it could soon be to can grant temporary access to a specific with card slots, or having to retry because
replicate even sophisticated high-security person or group. The cleaning service the card wasn’t inserted and removed NXP leadership
metal keys. Plastic smartcards are cheaper can only enter between 10 and 11 am, or the right way. Guests can even receive NFC is compatible with NXP’s industry-
than metal keys and harder to copy, and emergency-service personnel can be given their keys over the air, via email, SMS, or leading MIFARE technology – the proven
have been used as part of high-security access at a moment’s notice. Programmable a web platform, using their NFC-enabled solution of choice in hundreds of high-
access systems for more than two decades. locks are especially useful in apartment smartphones. There’s no need to check security access-management systems.
buildings, where turnover rates lead to in at the front desk, and the hotel can stock MIFARE compatibility builds on Common
Smart locks frequent rekeying. fewer plastic cards. Criteria EAL certification, and supports
By adding NFC functionality to a door lock, DES/3DES/4DES/AES crypto algorithms in
the same kind of smartcard technology that Hotel access Beyond buildings hardware.
protects some of the world’s most valuable Hotel guests, who are often juggling In amusement parks, NFC wristbands let kids
objects can now be brought to everyday several pieces of luggage when they first roam freely, and make it possible to earn NFC enables
places like homes, apartment buildings, and arrive, can gain quicker access to their points as they participate in various activities
hotels. rooms with an NFC-enabled smartcard for or visit particular sites. Wristbands can be  Tap-and-enter
convenience
DOOR LOCK: A CLOSER LOOK
 Enhanced security
The PR601, which combines a Security Door lock  Temporary access for
CLRC663 NFC IC with an advanced SAM Power (battery)
LPC1227 microcontroller, makes the TDA specific people
design very compact. Also, because  Counterfeit-proof keys
NXP uses the most robust, mass- RS232 μC NFC  Remote key distribution
tested NFC technology, the PR601 GPIO LPC1227 CLRC663
minimizes interference from magnetic opens and management
fields, which can come from metal in PR601
the door or doorway. Using a feature the door
exclusive to NXP, called low-power
card detection, the reader terminal’s
microcontroller enters sleep mode
while still polling for cards, thus
ensuring energy-efficient operation.

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NFC for building- NFC for AFC NFC for virtual
automation networks access
NFC-based payment
Individual door locks are just functions are already Beyond providing access to
one part of the picture for compatible with the existing brick-and-mortar buildings
large-scale facilities. Every contactless infrastructure, and other real-world venues,
door needs its own access which means they’re easy NFC can also provide access
privileges, and that means to deploy in any of the 736 in the virtual world. Gamers,
incorporating individual locks cities, in 70 countries, that for instance, can use NFC
into a larger system. The already use MIFARE for to access specific gaming
fact that NFC can provide transport ticketing. The same environments or to enter
seamless connection to kinds of value-added services virtual rooms to join their
the Internet makes it easier of paperless receipts, loyalty friends online.
for large-scale facilities to programs, couponing, and
integrate each door into their personalized messaging can
building-automation systems be used for automatic fare
and security setups. collection (AFC), or at other
venues, like amusement parks
and sports arenas.

Access microboard Recommended nxp products

The PREV601M microboard is a compact NFC controller solution PR601 (for use with custom software)
PR601 design that can be implemented in NFC frontend solution MRFC630 (for optional use with a
a door lock. Application notes, which cover
key diversification and generic data models, low-power NXP LPC microcontroller
simplify development. with limited Flash memory, such as
the LPC800 or LPC1100 Series)

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NFC applications NFC for Linux/Windows/Android systems

12 NFC Everywhere Security breaches relating to corporate Higher efficiency complete, open-source and hardware-
data and personal information are NFC enhances productivity, too. A simple independent approach to supporting NFC
becoming all too familiar in the daily tap is all it takes to pair a laptop or tablet within the Linux environment. Designing
news cycle, and are unsettling reminders with Bluetooth and WiFi networks, so NFC to work with these operating
of just how vulnerable we are when we you don’t waste time entering passwords systems means meeting specific design
go online or allow someone access to a and setting configurations. In Peer-to- requirements, mandated by standards
virtual private network (VPN). It’s clear that Peer Mode, just one tap is all it takes to organizations, and NXP offers specific
the simple combination of a username send files to a printer, stream music to tools to help meet all of them.
and password is not enough to ensure an NFC-enabled speaker, or get contact
safe access. New devices come online information from a new colleague’s NFC- NXP leadership
every day, and if the system runs Linux, enabled smartphone. Our relationships with Google, Microsoft,
Windows, or Android, then NFC can and Intel were key to the introduction of
provide the authentication services that Smarter entertainment NFC for Android, Linux, and Windows.
make online access safer. Whether it’s a Payment functions, embedded into Linux- We have long-standing partnership with
desktop PC, a laptop, a tablet, or even a based entertainment systems, make it leaders in this industry and offer NFC
set-top box or gaming station, NFC can easy to pay for streaming services like drivers for all Windows and Android
make it safe to go online, with just a tap of video on demand. These systems can also systems.
a badge, an ID, or a dedicated smartcard. be configured to start up using pre-set
channel preferences, with just a tap of a We are fully qualified on Intel reference
Verified access smartcard or an NFC-enabled smartphone. designs and new Intel chipsets, and offer
When workers log into a VPN, they can Authentication features ensure that only a complete NFC module reference design
use a smartcard or NFC tag to launch the right people have access to online that can be integrated into a laptop or
pre-set configurations, so they can resume accounts, gaming environments, or social tablet.
where they left off, even if they’re using media.
a different access point. Peer-to-Peer
Mode enables intelligent white boards OS support
so it’s easier to share work and deliver Android was one of the first operating
presentations. Educational programs that systems to support NFC, and Windows 8
involve Massive Open Online Courses now includes NFC as part of its standard
(MOOCs) can restrict access, so registered operation. NFC is also gaining momentum
students are the only ones able to on Linux, with several initiatives, including
participate. one driven by Intel, working toward a

SET-TOP BOX: A CLOSER LOOK

This Linux-based set-top box DVB-S/C/T DVB Set-top box Help for manufacturers:
is equipped with a PN7120 RF signal tuner The NCI specification
NFC controller IC and a Payment/parental control
TDA8037 contact reader, so Audio The NFC Controller Interface (NCI)
it can process payments for DAC NFC specification, developed and maintained
pay TV, video-on-demand, PN7120 by the NFC Forum, defines a standard
and pay-per-view. The interface between the NFC controller
PN7120 is pre-configured High- Contact reader Contactless and the system’s main application
with firmware that supports performance TDA8037 smartcard processor. The interface manages
the Linux OS, and uses the Pay TV Smartcard interactions between the CPU and NFC
NCI interface as mandated µC for pay TV IC, and speeds time-to-market for NFC-
by the NFC Forum. NXP is MPEG II enabled PCs, laptops, and tablets.
the world leader in contact decoder GPIO
smartcard readers for pay
TV. Having a TDA8037 DB9 123
contact reader in the JTAG 456
system enables access to 789
an encryption program for *C#
authorization of regional or
pay-TV channels. Flash SDRAM

NFC enables NFC for home banking Recommended nxp products

 Tap-and-authenticate PC/VPN NFC can make home banking and online NFC controller solution PN7120 (with integrated firmware,
logins purchases both safer and more convenient. NCI interface)
Now, instead of typing in a PIN code or a
 Tap-and-connect password credit-card number, you simply present your Contact reader solution TDA8037 (for interaction with pay-TV card)
managers debit or credit card to the NFC-enabled
system and the computer executes the NFC Everywhere 13
 Tap-and-pair Bluetooth/WiFi transaction, in much the same way that a
connections point-of-sale (POS) terminal does.

NFC applications

NFC for connected home
and the Internet of Things

Today’s homes are increasingly connected. settings to ensure the best results. Similarly, their NFC-enabled smartphone or tablet.
Everyday appliances are connecting to the wine-storage cabinets can automatically All the necessary data – model number,
Internet, and even things like lights and download the perfect temperature settings serial number, usage, status – can be
ceiling fans and thermostats can now be for a particular collection of wines. accessed in an instant. Homeowners can
controlled using Internet-based protocols have greater control over the maintenance
and hardware. The Internet of Things (IoT), An NFC-equipped appliance can also process, too, by using NFC to troubleshoot
which refers to the increasing number of send a message to the manufacturer, to a problem, reset the machine, download
devices that now use online connections, register the product and set its warranty firmware, or request a visit from a repair
is redefining our at-home environment, date. Machines can even be configured person who will arrive with the relevant
and creating new ways to manage to contact their owners, sending SMS spare parts already in hand. NFC can also
energy, increase comfort, and enhance messages or emails that remind them to give consumers one-tap access to the help
entertainment. schedule periodic service, invite them to desk, for immediate, personalized service.
renew their warranties, or offer personalized
NFC is an important part of this transition to recommendations and discounts. Improved supply chain
connected living, and provides new levels of Manufacturers in the consumer segment
convenience and interaction throughout the Extended displays can use NFC to support late product
home. New devices can be added to the When it’s impractical to integrate a large customizations, offer features on demand,
home network with a single tap – no more display – because there isn’t enough room and protect their brand. They can set the
manual entry of complex product codes or or the design budget won’t support it – a operating language or configure automatic
passwords to have the router accept a new connected NFC tag is a cost-effective software updates before the system leaves
arrival – and, with the right app on board, way to add an interactive display, by the factory, and they can scale the offering
an NFC-enabled smartphone or tablet can using an external device as the interface. by adding features in the store or after the
be used to control or configure just about Communication with a washing machine, sale. Manufacturers can also use NFC for
anything. for instance, becomes as simple as opening authentication, to ensure that consumers
an app on an NFC-enabled smartphone use only branded or certified accessories.
Parental controls can easily be applied to or tablet, and then tapping the device to Once the right item – a branded ink
a set-top box or TV, to ensure that kids the washing machine’s control panel. All cartridge, battery, or coffee pod, for
only watch suitable channels for a specified the extended settings – extra rinse cycles, example – has been authenticated, the
period of time. or cycles that sanitize clothes or remove NFC-enabled appliance can also optimize
allergens – are available in one convenient, operation to suit the part. What’s more, a
Smarter appliances easy-to-navigate location. brief pass of an NFC-enabled smartphone
NFC enables an added level of intelligence, or tablet over a particular product can
so appliances can do more for their owners. Better customer service initiate a purchasing cycle for authentic
In the kitchen, for example, tap the package Repair technicians can use NFC to access replacements, with links to various sites that
of a frozen dinner to the microwave, and the appliance’s repair manuals or order carry the item.
the oven does the rest, using optimal replacement parts onsite, with just a tap of

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NFC enables

 Tap-and-go experiences
 Faster product

registration
 Intuitive commissioning
 Quick pairing with

Bluetooth and WiFi
 Extended user interfaces
 Personalized settings
 Parental controls
 Authentication and

access rights
 One-step payments
 Easy access to online

maintenance
 Efficient data tracking
 Interactive and

personalized advertising

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NFC applications THE HOME GATEWAY: A CLOSER LOOK

16 NFC Everywhere A growing number of homes use a Device Tablet 72°
WiFi router to make Internet access µC
more convenient, and now, as homes NFC
become more connected and the NTAG I2C
number of Internet-ready devices
continues to expand, the router is WiFi Internet Commissioning Router
truly the heart of home-based IoT connection
networks. The router acts as a home Tx Rx NFC
gateway, providing Internet access LAN PN7120
to everything from mobile phones RF
and laptops to appliances like controller
washing machines and refrigerators,
wearables, thermostats, multimedia Switch controller
players, and even fish tanks. With
NFC, the router can send credentials USB High-performance Power
to any new device equipped with an RS232 JTAG microcontroller management
NFC tag, for quick commissioning,
and the consumer’s NFC-enabled PCI Power
smartphone or tablet can be used as I/O LED button
a bridge, to make the interaction even
easier. The NFC IC inside the router
generates the necessary RF field for
communication, so the device being
commissioned doesn’t need to be
powered, and that saves energy.

Gaming, toys, and the Homecare as an extension NFC for wearables
entertainment industry of healthcare
Small, portable devices that can be worn
NFC makes gaming more enjoyable and NFC makes the home a connected on the wrist or attached to the body –
brings toys to life. With just a tap, new part of the healthcare system, with items called wearables – are increasingly
purchases can perform service discovery, devices that can monitor and record popular with consumers. Fitness-tracking
connect to the home network, or pair with vital statistics and then report the bracelets, for example, help people set
other components, such as a big-screen accumulated data to a care provider. fitness goals and track progress against
TV or high-end speakers. Parental controls Glucose meters, for example, can upload those goals. Tap the bracelet to an NFC-
can be configured in an instant, to ensure measurements for long-term monitoring. enabled smartphone or tablet, and launch
that children are only allowed to play age- Bringing the meter close to an insulin an easy-to-read, fully interactive display
appropriate games, and different users can pump can also set the wearer’s optimum where it’s simple to configure settings,
launch pre-set configurations with just a tap dosage. control backups, and upload data to
of a smartcard or tag. the cloud. The wearable can operate in
NFC can help at the doctor’s office or passive mode, without being powered, so
Character-based toys can take on new in an emergency situation, because battery life gets a boost.
life, too, by using NFC to connect to a an updatable NFC smartcard can
gaming console. Update points, add new store a person’s vital statistics, Recommended nxp products
powers or additional weapons, and play medications, allergies, or test results,
with the newly added capabilities. The toy for easy reference by clinicians and first For systems running Linux PN7120 (with NCI interface)
can remain in passive mode while using responders.
NFC, so less power is used overall and the
battery lasts longer. The play environment NFC can also be used to track
becomes more mobile, too, because a toy medications at home, to ensure
can easily be connected to any network, patients are taking them when and how
whether it’s at a friend’s house, an Internet they’re needed. Prescription bottles
café, or a community gaming center or equipped with an NFC tag can “talk”
amusement park. to the patient, using an NFC-enabled
smartphone or tablet to play recorded
NFC can enhance the experience with any messages about dosages, potential side
kind of toy, including classic board games. effects, or interactions with other drugs.
The board can react when it recognizes Medication packaging can even be
that a game piece has moved or landed configured to place a refill order when
on a particular card. Trading cards can be the supply is running low or nearing its
recognized by NFC-enabled smartphones expiration date.
or board games, triggering pre-defined
actions, or different toys can interact with For systems that need a small footprint PR601 (with built-in MCU)
a simple tap.
For systems with a dedicated MCU PN512, CLRC663

For peripherals with NFC connectivity NTAG I2C

NFC Everywhere 17

NFC applications

18 NFC Everywhere

NFC for smart manufacturing NFC enables

The emergence of smart manufacturing In a typical setup, NFC ICs are integrated a particular region. NFC tags can also be  Smarter production lines
facilities – what some term the fourth into the manufacturing equipment, and used to verify the authenticity of individual
industrial revolution, or Industrial 4.0 – is products running along the assembly lines components or tools, to ensure that robots  Increased automation
creating a new level of automation in the are outfitted with NFC tags, either as part use the right item for a given task.
factory, with intelligent object networking, of their onboard circuitry or as a sticker  Extended display
independent process manufacturing, and placed somewhere on the item. The tag Any environment interfaces
frequent use of interactions between the can instruct each piece of equipment Adding NFC functionality to just about
real and virtual worlds. These trends are which steps to use at a given point, telling any kind of tool, machine, or motor –  Authenticated
changing how manufacturers manage their the machine, in essence, “this is what you whether it’s in a state-of-the-art facility components and tools
production networks, and making it possible should do with me.” or in a more traditional manufacturing
to operate in what is almost real time. environment – makes it possible to add  Easy pairing with
More flexibility a display for enhanced interactions. The Bluetooth and WiFi
NFC has an important role to play in this NFC tags give the product a smart display on a worker’s tablet or on a piece
new environment, because NFC helps memory, and can contain all the relevant of equipment can be used as the man-  Cloud access from the
reduce the time it takes to process items, information as the product passes through machine interface, so it’s easier to verify manufacturing floor
can enable customization at any point in the factory, the warehouse, and beyond, or change parameters, check calibrations,
the production process, and simplifies throughout the supply chain. A single tag refine settings, or simply monitor activity.  Enhanced logistics
logistics. can be configured for different purposes
at different points in the process, so the Cloud access  Late customization
Smart objects instructions can change as needed. Using NFC connectivity also enables tap-and-go
NFC creates smart, autonomous objects NFC tags enables late customization, with cloud access from the manufacturing floor, NFC for a controlled
that can interact with machinery and manufacturers setting the language for for quick referrals to operating manuals, environment
contribute to the decision-making process. the user interface or configuring other automatic firmware downloads, and other
settings before shipping the product to kinds of assistance. As in any workplace, NFC can be
used to restrict physical and logical
SMART MANUFACTURING: A CLOSER LOOK Product µC NTAG access in the manufacturing facility,
I2C ensuring that only authorized
Machines along the production line are equipped with an NFC IC, and people have access to production
workers can use their tablets to read NFC tags, too. If the product in areas and the network that controls
question has an onboard microcontroller, a connected NFC tag is a machinery.
natural addition to the system, since the I2C interface supports testing
during development but can be disabled for production. With products Recommended nxp products
that don’t use electronics, a basic NFC tag, in the form of a sticker, can
be affixed to the product. Either way, the tag can provide processing NFC NFC controller solution PR601
and status information to machines and workers alike – and can be CLRC663 or
wirelessly reconfigured at any point in the process. Machinery MFRC630 NFC frontend solutions MFRC630,

CLRC663

Connected NFC tag solution NTAG I2C

NFC Everywhere 19

NFC products

A portfolio like no other I only need to wake up Connected tag
the µC NTAG F

Leadership, selection, and commitment I need a passive NFC I need to communicate Connected tag
solution that will only with the µC NTAG I2C
Nobody gives you more options for NFC than NXP. Our talk to an NFC-enabled
portfolio reflects our deep commitment to contactless I want to integrate the NFC controller
technology and delivers best-in-class performance for smartphone NFC solution into a PN7120
the NFC infrastructure. I need an active NFC Linux/Windows/
solution that can also Android system NFC controller
Our leadership in NFC is due, in part, to the fact that we talk to smartcards and My system will use a PR601
own more than 100 patent families relating to contactless freely programmable
proximity technology and NFC. In fact, contactless other passive 32-bit µC with 128 kB I want to create a
technology is one of our core strengths. We build on more components Flash system that can talk to
than 20 years of success with MIFARE, the world’s first any other NFC-enabled
contactless ISO/IEC 14443 memory IC with cryptography. I want to integrate the I need performance that NFC frontend
MIFARE is now the foundation for dozens of applications NFC solution into a µC system can drive a very large PN5180
in more than 100 million locations. In total, more than and reliable operating
1.2 billion people have access to MIFARE-based systems wtih an RTOS or a I want to create a volume
in over 70 countries. customer-specific system that primarily
talks to contactless I need standard NFC frontend
We are the identification industry’s #1 semiconductor solution performance PN512
supplier, with the top position in eGovernment, bank cards, cards
smart mobility (MIFARE) cards, tags and authentication, I need performance that I need a full, ISO/IEC NFC frontend
RFID/NFC readers, and, of course, NFC-enabled W hich NFC frontend, controller, or can drive a very large 14443-compliant reader CLRC663
smartphones. and reliable operating and support for vicinity
connected tag is right for you? volume NFC frontend
This section highlights our portfolio for NFC frontends, I need standard cards MFRC631
controllers, and connected tags. For complete NFC product Each one of our frontends, performance at a (ISO/IEC 15693)
listings, with detailed specs and side-by-side comparisons, controllers, and connected tags is very cost-effective NFC frontend
refer to our Z-card, titled NFC Everywhere and available at designed to meet a particular set price I need a full, MFRC630
www.nxp.com/nfc. of application requirements. The ISO/IEC
decision tree can lead you to the NFC frontend
right solution for your design. 14443-compliant MFRC523
reader
NFC frontend
I will only use one MFRC522
type of smartcard

(e.g. MIFARE)

I need a full,
ISO/IEC

14443-compliant
reader

I will only use one type
of smartcard
(e.g. MIFARE)

20 NFC Everywhere

1 NFC controller solutions

Designed for today’s compact systems, our NFC controller solutions enable higher integration with fewer components, since they

combine an NFC frontend with an advanced 32-bit microcontroller. Options include integrated firmware, for an easy, standardized

interface, or a freely programmable microcontroller with the ability to load fully-custom applications.

NFC controller with integrated firmware NXP LPC1227
microcontroller
The PN7120 is an ideal solution for designers working NFC controller with NCI Host with
in Linux, Windows, or Android environments, because integrated firmware application  30 MHz ARM Cortex-M0
the basics of the design are already there. The processor
PN7120 comes pre-loaded with embedded NFC PN7120
firmware and uses the NFC Forum’s NCI interface,  Memory: 8 kB SRAM,
which is required for designs that use a full OS. That 128 kB on-chip Flash
means designers get a head start on their system, and
can focus on system optimization and differentiation.  T imers: 4 general-purpose,
1 Watchdog, 1 systick, 1 RTC
NFC controller with CUSTOMIZABLE firmware NFC controller with Host
application (optional)  Serial interfaces: 2 UARTs,
The PR601 is the choice for designers who want to use PR601 1 Fm+ I2C, 1 SPI/SSP
their own, privately-developed software. Integrating a
powerful, yet power-efficient LPC1227 microcontroller,  A nalog: 8 ch/10 b ADC,
the PR601 is supported by our NFC Reader Library, 2 comparators
and makes it easy to create a fully tailored, one-of-a-
kind application.  39 or 55 GPIO

Product Description  S upply: 3.2 to 3.6 V

PN7120 Full NFC Forum-compliant controller AVAILABLE  Temp range: -40 to +85 °C
with integrated FW and NCI interface
H12015  Package: LQFP48/64

 A dditional DMA controller

 C RC engine

 R S-485 interface

PR601 High-performance multi-protocol NFC controller with
customizable FW

NFC Everywhere 21

NFC products 2 N FC frontend solutions our active involvement with regulatory offer best-in-class robustness and
bodies, including the FCC, CE, range. They support all the relevant
22 NFC Everywhere Our standalone frontends, which Paypass, and EMVCo, and build on our contactless reader and proximity
work seamlessly with the NFC Reader deep commitment to interoperability standards – including ISO/IEC 14443
Library, are the most flexible way to and environmental quality. A and B, and ISO/IEC 15693 – and
add NFC to a system. can interact in passive mode, to save
The PN512 and PN5180, which are power.
We offer a variety of options, so specially designed for applications
you can find the right fit for your that need to comply with the NFC
requirements. Design-in is easier, Forum, deliver full compliance with
since you don’t have to deal with extra their standards. Our standard and
operating modes you won’t need, and high-performance reader IC solutions
it’s more cost-effective, too, since you meet the “strong” requirements of
only pay for the features you’ll actually contactless and NFC readers, and
use. All our frontend solutions reflect
Product Description
NFC frontend NFC frontends delivering full NFC Forum compliance

NFC Application/ PN5180 High-performance multi-protocol AVAILABLE
frontend host processor full NFC Forum-compliant frontend
H22015
(optional)
Microcontroller PN512 Full NFC Forum-compliant frontend
with application

High-performance NFC frontends

CLRC663 High-performance multi-protocol NFC frontend

MFRC631 High-performance ISO/IEC 14443 A/B frontend

MFRC630 High-performance MIFARE frontend

SLRC610 High-performance ISO/IEC 15693 frontend

Standard-performance NFC frontends

MFRC523 Standard 3 V ISO/IEC 14443 A/B frontend

MFRC522 Standard 3 V MIFARE frontend

3 connected nfc tag solutions initiate Bluetooth or WiFi pairing. For which makes it possible for the NTAG
Our connected NFC tag solutions more on NTAG F, please visit I2C tag to power external components,
include a passive NFC Forum type 2 tag nxp-rfid.com/products/ntag. like a microcontroller, makes NTAG
RF interface, an EEPROM, and a field- I2C an excellent choice for low-power
detection function (NTAG F) or a field- The NTAG I²C portfolio supports applications. For more on NTAG
detection function with an I²C interface full bidirectional communication I2C solutions, please refer to the
(NTAG I²C). between an NFC-enabled device and brochure titled NFC for embedded
the host system’s microcontroller, applications, downloadable from
The NTAG F portfolio is particularly well making it an ideal solution for NFC nxp-rfid.com/ntag-i2c.
suited for use with battery-powered implementations that interface with
systems, such as speakers and headsets, a range of electronic devices. An
where it can wake the system and innovative energy-harvesting function,

Product Description

NTAG I2C 2k Passive NFC tag with I2C interface, 1904 bytes
NTAG I2C 1k Passive NFC tag with I2C interface, 888 bytes
NTAG 216F Passive NFC tag with field-detection output signal, 888 bytes
NTAG 213F Passive NFC tag with field-detection output signal, 144 bytes

CONNECTED NFC TAG

Field detection

Connected NFC tag I2C Host
NTAG F, NTAG I2C with application

NFC Everywhere 23

NFC products

4 Products that complete the system

TDA80xx contact smartcard reader ICs
www.nxp.com/products/identification_and_security/nfc_and_reader_ics/contact_smart_
card_reader_ics/
We are an industry leader in ISO/IEC 7816-compatible contact reader ICs, and are the
world’s number-one supplier of contact reader ICs for pay TV. We can provide EMVCo L1
and NDS/Cisco-compliant smartcard reader interfaces for any application, and offer an
extensive range of support tools, including demo boards and software libraries. Building
on the proven performance of our existing product range, the extended TDA80xx family
enables easy design-in for a range of applications.

Product Description

TDA8007 Multi-protocol card interface
TDA8020 Dual card interface
TDA8023 Low-power card interface
TDA8024 Standard smartcard interface
TDA8026 Multiple smartcard slot interface
TDA8029 Low-power, single-card reader
TDA8034 Low-power smartcard interface
TDA8035 Highly integrated, low-power smartcard interface
TDA8037 Low-power, single-slot 3 V card reader

Secure Access Modules (SAMs)
www.nxp.com/products/identification_and_security/nfc_and_reader_ics/mifare_sams/
Our SAMs handle all the crypto-related functions inside a reader terminal, ensuring the
highest levels of security, including 3DES and AES cryptography, cryptography, for MIFARE
applications of all kinds.

24 NFC Everywhere

LPC microcontrollers Entry-level LPC microcontrollers
www.nxp.com/microcontrollers For NFC applications that need exceptional power efficiency and a small footprint, with lower requirements for Flash memory,
NXP’s LPC portfolio includes more entry-level LPC MCUs are the ideal choice.
than 400 highly integrated devices that
represent the very latest innovations in Series ARM core Flash/RAM (max kB) Description
32-bit microcontroller technology. Ten LPC LPC800 30 MHz Cortex-M0+ 32/8 Exceptional power efficiency, small packages
product series enhance the ARM Cortex-M
core architecture with patented features LPC1100 50 MHz Cortex-M0+ or M0 256/32 Low power, broad feature and package selection, USB,
that deliver industry-leading performance, CAN
best-in-class connectivity, design
simplicity, and power efficiency. LPC1200 45 MHz Cortex-M0 128/8 Noise immunity for industrial applications

High-performance LPC microcontrollers
For NFC applications that are more complex – requiring advanced connectivity, sophisticated peripherals, and more memory –
high-performance LPC MCUs offer a wide range of solutions.

Series ARM core Flash/RAM (max kB) Description
LPC1300 Up to 72 MHz Cortex-M3
LPC1500 Up to 72 MHz Cortex-M3 64/12 Performance and basic connectivity
LPC1700 Up to 120 MHz Cortex-M3
LPC4000 Up to 120 MHz Cortex-M4 or M4F 256/36 High-precision motor control, CAN, USB

LPC1800 Up to 180 MHz Cortex-M3 512/96 High performance, advanced connectivity, USB, graphic LCD controller

512/96 High performance with DSP options, advanced connectivity, USB,
graphic LCD controller

1024/136 Best performance, multi-high-speed connectivity, USB, graphic
0/200 LCD controller

LPC4300 Up to 204 MHz Cortex-M4F & M0+ 1024/136 Best performance with DSP and dual-core options, multi-high-speed
LPC54100 Up to 100 MHz Cortex-M4F & M0+ 0/282 connectivity, USB, graphic LCD controller

512/104 Best-in-class power consumption, scalable performance, small package

Developers ecosystem Pro editions. In addition, popular which include chip- and board-level
The ecosystem for LPC micro- toolchains from IAR, Keil, and other drivers, TCP/IP protocol stacks and
controllers offers advanced yet vendors incorporate full support for other middleware, graphics libraries,
low-cost ways to evaluate and develop LPC products. Developers gain easy code examples, easy interfacing to
applications. The NXP LPCXpresso access to MCU features through third-party libraries, and more. For
IDE includes a complete Eclipse-based an extensive set of free, RTOS- more information about NXP’s LPC
toolchain and is available in free and agnostic libraries, called LPCOpen, development tools, visit lpcware.com.

NFC Everywhere 25

NXP support

Our support 1 Choose a product
for NFC
NFC controller and frontend solutions Connected NFC tag solutions
Our support tools simplify design and
reduce time-to-market. We make it www.nxp.com/products/identification_and_security/ www.nxp.com/products/identification_and_security/
easy to find the right product for your nfc_and_reader_ics smart_label_and_tag_ics/ntag
particular application, and we supply the
hardware and software tools that help you Click the “Products” tab to see a list of available products. The page for each Look for NTAG213F, NTAG216F, NT3H1101, and NT3H1201 in the list of
develop firmware, manage protocols, and type number provides detailed information, including datasheets, application available products. Information about NTAG I2C products can also be found
differentiate your design. We work with an
established ecosystem of NFC experts, for notes, and other useful material. on nxp-rfid.com/ntag-i2c/.
best-in-class technology support, and we
collaborate with industry leaders to drive 2 Order samples from a local distributor
the expansion of NFC.
Order portal for NXP’s global network of distribution partners
Start here
www.nxp.com/order-portal?topId=53420&subId=71110
The NXP website is your starting point The order portal lists items by product number. You can also place an order from any product page
for any NFC design. It’s where you’ll find by clicking the “Ordering” tab. Check the list for your nearest distributor, and click “Buy” to access
online resources that help you select
a product, order samples, and begin their website for immediate ordering.
development. The following links take
you through the process. 3 Find a demo board, reference design,
or evaluation kit

NFC controller and frontend solutions Connected NFC tag solutions

www.nxp.com/products/identification_and_security/nfc_and_reader_ics www.nxp.com/demoboard/OM5569.html
or www.nxp-rfid.com/ntag-i2c
Click on the “Demo boards” tab. This tab links to individual pages for each
demo board. Available applications notes and software tools are listed on This page includes documentation and software relating to the
NTAG I2C Explorer Demonstration and Development Kit, an
each demo-board page, on the “Documentation” tab.
all-in-one demonstration and development resource for our NFC
connected tags. Click the link “Get started” to learn more.

4 Download software

NFC controller and frontend solutions Connected NFC tag solutions

www.nxp.com/products/identification_and_security/nfc_and_reader_ics www.nxp.com/products/identification_and_security/smart_label_and_
tag_ics/ntag/series/NT3H1101_NT3H1201
To access the software library, click on the “Demo boards” tab, then click
the relevant demo board to be forwarded to its dedicated page. On this This page provides access to an Android app for the NTAG I2C demo
board, firmware for the use with an LPC microcontroller, and other
page, click the “Documentation” tab to see a list of all downloadable software items.
software for the board. You can also type the order number for the demo

board (e.g. PREV601, CLEV663) into the NXP search field. The search
results will list the dedicated page for the board, where you’ll find the

“Documentation” tab that lists downloadable software.

26 NFC Everywhere

5 Get design support

Application notes and FAQs NXP knowledge base MIFARE/NFC community NFC training and webinars Technical support from a local
for NFC controller distributor
www.nxp.com/knowledge- www.mifare.net/en/micommunity/forum/ www.nxp.com/products/related/
and frontend solutions base/53420/71110 mifare-and-nfc-reader-ics customer-training www.nxp.com/about/sales-offices-
distributors
www.nxp.com/products/identification_and_ Questions are listed in order of posting. Use the menu on the left-hand side Here’s where you’ll find pre-recorded
security/nfc_and_reader_ics Use the search field, at the top of the of the page to locate a topic and its webinars that introduce NFC technology, Many of our distribution partners provide
page, to find a topic. dedicated technical support for our NFC
Click on the “Products” tab, then click discussion thread. antenna design, NXP solutions, and
on the relevant part number to go to more. You can also use this site to solutions. To find the partner nearest
its dedicated product page. Then click download training schedules and register you, browse our list of distributors.
the “Documentation” tab to see a list of
available application notes (and software). for an upcoming session.

6 Get CE certification

Our NFC ICs are designed with CE certification in mind. Several of our development boards
comply with the mandated directives and help prepare your design for submission. Most of our

evaluation boards are CE certified, and many of them have FCC certification.

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NXP support

Demo boards for NFC controller solutions

Hardware tools Product Board Photo Description Product page for board

NXP’s demo boards are PCBs specially PN7120 OM5577/PN7120S NFC Forum-compliant development AVAILABLE
designed to showcase a specific (with embedded firmware) board with Raspberry Pi and BeagleBone
NFC product. Depending on their interface. H12015
configuration, they can be used
to evaluate functionality, compare PR601 PREV601M Microboard with PR601 and 13.56 MHz www.nxp.com/demoboard/PREV601M.html
solutions, or begin development. We (without embedded firmware) antenna. Powered by a single battery, and
supply a wealth of resources to support supported by the NFC Reader Library.
these boards, including application
notes, user manuals, “get started” Demo boards for NFC frontend solutions
guides, software tools, and sample These boards are supported by the NFC Reader Library, downloadable from each board’s product page.
source code. All these resources are
available from the NXP website (see Product Board Photo Description Product page for board
page 26 for details).
PN5180 PNEV5180B In development An NFC Forum-compliant board with two antennas, AVAILABLE
The tables in this section, organized by a small one for high integration and a large one for
product category, are just a sampling optimal communication distance. Can be connected H22015
of what’s available. We regularly to an LPC-Link board for use with NXP’s LPC
update our selection, so check the NXP microcontrollers.
website for the most up-to-date listings
for each product. You’ll find them on PN512 PNEV512B A two-board combination that stacks a PN512 board www.nxp.com/demoboard/PNEV512B
the product overview page for NFC on an LPC-Link prototyping board, for use with NXP’s
solutions (www.nxp.com/products/ LPC microcontrollers. NFC Forum-compliant and
identification_and_security/nfc_and_ listed on the Forum’s certification register (http://
reader_ics/nfc_contactless_reader_ics/), certification.nfc-forum.org/certification_register/).
under the “Demo board” tab.
PN512 PNEV512R An expansion board, designed for use with Raspberry Pi, www.nxp.com/demoboard/PNEV512R
28 NFC Everywhere which is a card-sized ARM-based computer running
Linux.

CLRC663 CLEV663 Evaluation board for multi-protocol CLRC663. www.nxp.com/demoboard/CLEV663

CLRC663 CLEV663B A two-board combination, with a CLRC663 board
stacked on an LPC-Link prototyping board for use with www.nxp.com/demoboard/CLEV663B
NXP’s LPC microcontrollers.

Demo boards for connected NFC tag solutions
The board is supported by dedicated software, downloadable from the board’s product page.

Product Board Photo Description Product page for board

NTAG I2C NTAG I2C Demo Kit Includes the NTAG I2C demo board www.nxp.com/demoboard/OM5569
OM5569/NT312D plus a Class 5 antenna board.

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NXP support SOFTWARE TOOLS

30 NFC Everywhere Software for NFC controller solutions
To support designs that use a PN7120 in a Linux environment,
we’ve released the required drivers to Linux NFC, an open-source
community for drivers (https://01.org/linux-nfc). The drivers have
been validated on Raspberry Pi with various versions of the Linux
kernel (including v3.8.13, 3.11.10, and 3.14.5).

For designs that use a PR601 with customized software, the
necessary drivers are included in the NFC Reader Library.

Software for NFC frontend solutions
The NFC Reader Library supports our entire line of NFC frontend
solutions.

Software for connected NFC tag solutions
We offer a number of support tools for use with our NFC tag
solutions. For interaction with NTAG I2C kits, an Android app is
available on the Google Play website (play.google.com – search
for “NTAG I2C Demoboard”), and source code can be downloaded
from the NTAG I2C product page (www.nxp.com/products/
identification_and_security/smart_label_and_tag_ics/ntag/series/
NT3H1101_NT3H1201.html). The NTAG I2C product page is also
where you’ll find firmware for use with an LPC microcontroller.
The MIFARE Software Development Kit (www.mifare.net/en/
products/mifare-sdk/) provides an easy way to make use of all the
NTAG F and NTAG I2C functions when developing an Android app.

NFC Reader Library Application More about the nfc reader library
Written in C language, the NFC Reader Download the NFC Reader Library, along
Library makes it easy to create a software Application Layer (AL) for card commands NFC activity SNEP with user manuals, application notes, and
stack and an application for an NFC IC, based examples of NFC frontends that use LPC
on one of our NFC frontends or the PR601, our MIFARE NFC Forum tag NFC MCUs, from these pages:
NFC controller with customizable firmware. card type operations P2P www.nxp.com/demoboard/
PNEV512B.html#documentation
Interfaces & protocols operations ... Discovery LLCP www.nxp.com/demoboard/
The NFC Reader Library implements all the loop CLEV663B.html#documentation
lower-layer functions, such as I2C and SPI
interfaces. It also implements the contactless Protocol Abstraction Layer (PAL) for contactless communication protocols Space for
protocol, the drivers for an NFC frontend NFC tag
(including the one used in the PR601), and ISO/IEC ISO/IEC FeliCa-compliant ... ISO/IEC 18092
the command set for the card. Having all 14443 A 14443 B protocol (P2P) NFC Everywhere 31
these up-front steps taken care of by the
Reader Library lets you focus on the key Hardware Abstraction Layer (HAL) supporting our NFC solutions
features that differentiate your application.
NFC frontends Generic
The NFC Reader Library also includes all NFC controller with
the components needed for communication customized firmware
in Peer-to-Peer Mode – including all the
required protocols and link layers, like SNEP Bus Abstraction Layer (BAL) with all low-level functions
and LLCP – and supports all the polling
methods needed to discover a device. Interfaces SPI Generic ...
I2C
Flexible layers
Everything is modular, so you can add specific underlying communication interface project examples so you can get started
or subtract components from a layer with the host. You can use these layers right away.
without disturbing the rest of the stack. seamlessly with any communication interface
The application layer and the protocol supported in the bus abstraction layer. Common Criteria
abstraction layer operate independently If you need to support export-controlled
from the microcontroller, so they’re not The NFC Reader Library is designed to smartcards or products that are Common
bound to or dependent on any specific work with NXP’s other design tools for NFC Criteria certified, we can authorize you to
hardware. Similarly, the application layer, – including those for our NFC frontends import library components under NDA.
the protocol abstraction layer, and the and the PR601 controller with customizable Please contact your NXP sales office or
hardware abstraction layer are platform- firmware – and we supply a number of distributor for more information.
independent, so they don’t depend on any

Where to learn more NXP PRODUCT FAMILIES NFC community
resources
NFC Everywhere NFC Everywhere
www.nxp.com/nfc www.nxp.com/techzones/nfc-zone/products NFC Forum website
nfc-forum.org
NFC technology NFC controller and frontend solutions
www.nxp.com/products/identification_and_security/nfc_and_ NFC community website
Intro to NFC technology / pre-recorded webinars reader_ics www.nearfieldcommunication.com
www.nxp.com/products/related/customer-training
Connected NFC tag solutions Google Play
NXP knowledge base for NFC www.nxp.com/products/identification_and_security/smart_ play.google.com
www.nxp.com/knowledge-base/53420/71110 label_and_tag_ics/ntag (Search for NFC Product Selection, NTAG I2C Demoboard,
www.nxp-rfid.com NFC Tag Info by NXP, or NFC TagWriter by NXP)
MIcommunity website for MIFARE and NFC
www.mifare.net/en/micommunity/forum/mifare-and-nfc- MIFARE solutions portfolio Windows Store
reader-ics www.mifare.net apps.microsoft.com
(Search for NFC TagWriter by NXP)
NFC white papers at the NFC Forum LPC microcontrollers
members.nfc-forum.org/resources/white_papers www.nxp.com/products/microcontrollers MIFARE SDK
www.mifare.net/en/products/mifare-sdk
NFC trainings RFID portfolio
www.themobileknowledge.com www.nxp-rfid.com

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