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.
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The ultimate in convenience for connecting all types of consumer devices
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Key features and benefits
- NFC Transceiver: highly integrated for contactless communication at 13.56 MHz, designed to enable various types of consumer electronic devices with the most widely deployed contactless communication protocols. Products include PN511, PN512.
- NFC Controller: highly integrated transmission modules for contactless communication at 13.56MHz including a microcontroller. Products include PN531, PN532, P533, PN544.
- NFC Secure Module: highly integrated transmission and security modules for contactless communication at 13.56 MHz, specially designed to enable processing power-constrained handheld devices
Related links
Application note
- Using the RS232 serial evaluation boards on a USB port (pdf) (v.1.0, 2011-09-15)
- ICODE as NFC Type ICODE Tag (pdf) (v.1.2, 2011-07-08)
- NXP Type ICODE Tag Operation (pdf) (v.1.1, 2011-07-07)
Brochure
- Come closer, go further; Unlocking the potential of Near Field Communication (pdf) (v.1.0, 2006-09-01)
Leaflet
- NXP Near Field Communication (NFC) transceiver PN512 for low-cost electronic devices (pdf) (v.1.6, 2012-05-08)
- NXP Near Field Communication (NFC) controller PN532 for embedded devices (pdf) (v.1.1, 2012-05-08)
- NXP Near Field Communication (NFC) controller PN533 (pdf) (v.1.2, 2012-05-08)
Line card
- Application guide: Flat-panel TV sets (pdf) (v.2.0, 2012-03-13)
- Line card for NFC devices (pdf) (v.1.0, 2009-10-08)
Selection guide
- Application guide; Portable devices and mobile handsets (pdf) (v.2.0, 2012-03-13)
Other type
- Overview of technical NFC documents (pdf) (v.1.0, 2009-10-08)
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Descriptive summary
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.
Application ideas
NFC technology can be used in numerous areas: transit, ticketing, payment, access, advertising and information download, health and social care, connectivity. The primary uses of 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. · Help in pairing and connecting the longer range wireless connections (Bluetooth, WiFi). · Ease 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.
Products
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| PN512 | Transmission module | Download datasheet | |||||||||||||
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| PN532 | Near Field Communication (NFC) controller | Download datasheet Download datasheet | |||||||||||||
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| PN533 | Near Field Communication (NFC) controller | Download datasheet Download datasheet | |||||||||||||
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