It is becoming increasingly easier to obtain services and activities, without ever stepping a foot outside the home. Banking as well as governmental applications have become standard practice thanks in part to NXP solutions securing information retrieval and payment interactions. The introduction of gaming consoles and set-top boxes opened up a whole new world of home entertainment. Smart metering will help to guard against power spikes, conserve resources and help lower energy costs.
Unfortunately, along with this comes a greater possibility for counterfeiting or inferior products. NXP products will help here as well with RFID authentication solutions that protect both the manufacturer and the user from a bad experience.