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NFC
Evolving from a combination of contactless identification and networking technologies, Near Field Communication (NFC) is a wireless connectivity technology that enables convenient short-range communication between electronic devices.
NFC offers the ultimate in convenience for connecting all types of consumer devices and enables rapid and easy communications. It is the perfect solution for controlling data in our increasingly complex and connected world. NFC is central to NXP's vision of a world where everyone can always connect to information, entertainment and services - anytime and anywhere. Its intuitive operation makes it particularly easy for consumers to use, while its built-in security makes it ideal for payment and financial applications.
Advantages
Acting as a secure gateway to the connected world, tomorrow's NFC-enabled mobile devices will allow consumers to store and access all kinds of personal data - at home or on the move. Simply by bringing two NFC-enabled devices close together, they automatically initiate network communications without requiring the user to configure the setup. NFC-enhanced consumer devices can easily exchange and store your personal data - messages, pictures, MP3 files, etc. Delivering ease of use, instant intuitive connectivity, zero configuration and smart key access, NFC meets all the needs of today's connected consumer and creates opportunities for new mobile services.
Applications
NFC technology can be used in numerous application areas: transit, ticketing, payment, access, advertising and information download, health and social care, connectivity.
The primary uses of the NFC technology are to:
- Enable users to make contactless transactions including those for mobile payment, transit and ticket purchase, access or top-up. NFC provides secure storage for your confidential personal data, such as credit card numbers, coupons, membership data or digital rights.
- NFC helps in pairing and connecting the longer range wireless connections (Bluetooth, WiFi). It enables transfer of data, music or pictures; and provides for fast, easy and convenient connection between electronic devices, speakers or headsets.
- Easing access to information while on the move - reading smart posters and labels, digital content, access to information. NFC provides access to information, anywhere and at any time. You can load the departure times of the bus into your mobile device by simply holding it close to the NFC-enabled timetable, or access the latest film news and reviews at the cinema by walking up to an NFC-enabled poster. More than just a wireless connection, it's a basic tool that allows you to interact intuitively with our increasingly electronic environment.
Online Training
NXP has developed an online training module covering the NFC technology, the NXP NFC product portfolio and our supporting tools. This training shows new mobile applications and innovative services, helping to put your company and your customers in touch with a bigger world.
Click here to start the NFC Online Training.
Products
The NFC solutions from NXP consist of three product families:
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NFC Transceiver: highly integrated transceivers for contactless communication at 13.56MHz designed to enable various types of consumer electronic devices with the most widely deployed contactless communication protocols. The products include PN511, PN512.
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NFC Controller: highly integrated transmission modules for contactless communication at 13.56MHz including a microcontroller. The products include PN531, PN532, P533, PN544.
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NFC Secure Module: highly integrated transmission and security modules for contactless communication at 13.56MHz specially designed to enable processing power-constrained handheld devices with the most widely deployed contactless communication protocols and secure application hosting.
Overview of technical NFC documents
For NFC documents available on request only, please fill in the NFC Document Request Form (also listed below under the heading “General”) and return it completed and signed to the contact indicated on the form.
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| Product: PN511 | Rev. | Document No. | Document status |
| Data Sheet PN511 – NFC Transmission Module | 3.4 | 079734 | On request |
| Product short data sheet PN511 – NFC Transmission Module | 3.3 | 082733 | |
| Anomaly Sheet for PN511 – Transmission Module | 2.0 | 101320 | On request |
| PN51x Quick Start Guide | 1.1 | 108511 | On request |
| Tips and Tricks when integrating PN51x | 1.1 | 108711 | On request |
| PN51x, Basic function library | 4.1 | 109141 | On request |
| NFC Demo board based on PN511 | 2.0 | 110020 | On request |
| Near Field Communication FAQ | 1.3 | 110713 | On request |
| How to use PN51x Demo Boards | 3.0 | 119430 | On request |
| NFC Transmission Module Antenna and RF Design Guide | 1.1 | 144511 | On request |
| RF Amplifier for NXP Contactless NFC Reader IC's | 2.1 | 142521 | On request |
| Windows Hardware Abstraction Layer (HAL) Software Development Kit (SDK) for NXP NFC IC PN531 USB/Serial, PN532 (serial), PN51x (serial): SDK_NFC_HAL_v2.2 including Source code ("C") HAL (Install shield) including MIFARE 1K and P2P examples and HAL Quick Starter Guide | 2.2 | 123622 | On request |
| Product leaflet: PN511 and PN512 - NFC for low cost portable electronic devices | Oct. 08 | 939775016630 | |
| Product: PN512 | Rev. | Document No. | Document status |
| Product data sheet PN512 – NFC Transmission Module | 3.2 | 111332 | On request |
| Product short data sheet PN512 – NFC Transmission Module | 3.3 | 124533 | |
| PN51x Quick Start Guide | 1.1 | 108511 | On request |
| Tips and Tricks when integrating PN51x | 1.1 | 108711 | On request |
| PN51x, Basic function library | 4.1 | 109141 | On request |
| Near Field Communication FAQ | 1.3 | 110713 | On request |
| How to use PN 51x Demo Boards | 3.0 | 119430 | On request |
| NFC Transmission Module Antenna and RF Design Guide | 1.1 | 144511 | On request |
| RF Amplifier for NXP Contactless NFC Reader IC's | 2.1 | 142521 | On request |
| Windows Hardware Abstraction Layer (HAL) Software Development Kit (SDK) for NXP NFC IC PN531 USB/Serial, PN532 (serial), PN51x (serial): SDK_NFC_HAL_v2.2 including Source code ("C") HAL (Install shield) including MIFARE 1K and P2P examples and HAL Quick Starter Guide | 2.2 | 123622 | On request |
| Product leaflet: PN511 and PN512 - NFC for low cost portable electronic devices | Oct. 08 | 939775016630 | |
| Product: PN531 | Rev. | Document No. | Document status |
| Short Form Specification, Near Field Communication PN531 µ-based Transmission module | 2.0 | 100020 | On request |
| Near Field Communication FAQ | 1.3 | 110713 | On request |
| AN10287; Tama/PN531 demo boards; PN531-04D PN531-05D | 0.3 | 110903 | On request |
| PN531 User Manual UM0501-02 | 0.2 | 111802 | On request |
| PN531_C2 NFC controller preliminary data sheet | 3.0 | 111930 | On request |
| PN531/C2 Application Note | 1.6 | 115316 | On request |
| Design-in kit PN531/C2 | 1.0 | 123110 | On request |
| NFC Transmission Module Antenna and RF Design Guide | 1.1 | 144511 | On request |
| RF Amplifier for NXP Contactless NFC Reader IC's | 2.1 | 142521 | On request |
| Windows Hardware Abstraction Layer (HAL) Software Development Kit (SDK) for NXP NFC IC PN531 USB/Serial, PN532 (serial), PN51x (serial): SDK_NFC_HAL_v2.2 including Source code ("C") HAL (Install shield) including MIFARE 1K and P2P examples and HAL Quick Starter Guide | 2.2 | 123622 | On request |
| Product: PN532 | Rev. | Document No. | Document status |
| Data Sheet PN532/C1, Near Field Communication (NFC) | 3.1 | 115432 | On request |
| PN532 NFC Controller Short Form Data Sheet | 1.2 | 120112 | On request |
| SRCTester installshield v1.6.2.0 | 1.0 | 141410 | On request |
| Near Field Communication FAQ | 1.3 | 110713 | On request |
| NFC Transmission Module Antenna and RF Design Guide | 1.1 | 144511 | On request |
| RF Amplifier for NXP Contactless NFC Reader IC's | 2.1 | 142521 | On request |
| Windows Hardware Abstraction Layer (HAL) Software Development Kit (SDK) for NXP NFC IC PN531 USB/Serial, PN532 (serial), PN51x (serial): SDK_NFC_HAL_v2.2 including Source code ("C") HAL (Install shield) including MIFARE 1K and P2P examples and HAL Quick Starter Guide | 2.1 | 123622 | On request |
| PN532C104 User Manual UM0502-06 | 0.6 | 126606 | On request |
| PN532 Application Note | 1.0 | 133910 | On request |
| PN532C106 Demoboard (AN 10609_1) | 1.0 | 153910 | On request |
| PN532 Application note, C106 Appendix (AN 10609_2) | 1.0 | 153710 | On request |
| User Manual of PN532/C106, Near Field Communication (NFC) (UM0701-02) | 2.0 | 141520 | On request |
| Product leaflet: PN532 - NFC for handheld devices and POS terminals | Jan. 09 | 75016623 | |
| Product: PN533 | Rev. | Document No. | Document status |
| Product data sheet PN5331B3HN, Near Field Communication (NFC) controller | 3.0 | 157530 | On request |
| Short Form Product Datasheet PN5331B3HN, Near Field Communication (NFC) controller | 3.1 | 158231 | |
| Product Support Package for demokit PN533/C270 | 1.3 | 158313 | On request |
| NFC Transmission Module Antenna and RF Design Guide | 1.1 | 144511 | On request |
| RF Amplifier for NXP Contactless NFC Reader IC's | 2.1 | 142521 | On request |
| Product leaflet: PN533 – extensive proximity connectivity capabilities for USB-enabled devices | Oct. 08 | 75016622 | |
| Product: PN544 | Rev. | Document No. | Document status |
| Objective Short Data Sheet: PN544, Near Field Communication (NFC) Controller | 2.0 | 155210 | On request |
| NFC Transmission Module Antenna and RF Design Guide | 1.1 | 144511 | On request |
| RF Amplifier for NXP Contactless NFC Reader IC's | 2.1 | 142521 | On request |
| Product: NFC Forum Tags | Rev. | Document No. | Document status |
| Application Note MIFARE Standard as NFC Forum Tag | 1.1 | 130511 | On request |
| Application Note MIFARE DESFire as Type 4 Tag | 1.1 | 130211 | On request |
| Application Note Type MIFARE Standard 1k-4k Tag | 1.1 | 130411 | On request |
| Application Note MIFARE Ultralight as Type 2 Tag | 1.2 | 130312 | On request |