Based on open global standards for both RF interface and cryptographic methods, our MIFARE DESFire product family provides highly secure microcontroller-based ICs. Its name DESFire references the use of DES, 2K3DES, 3K3DES, and AES hardware cryptographic engines for securing transmission data.

This family is ideally suited for solution developers and system operators building reliable, interoperable, and scalable contactless solutions. MIFARE DESFire products can be seamlessly integrated into mobile schemes and support multi-application smart card solutions in identity, access control, loyalty, and micropayment applications, as well as in transport ticketing installations.

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Products Description ISO/IEC support Security Certifications Datasheet Order
MIFARE DESFire EV3 High-security IC for contactless Smart City services ISO/IEC 14443 A 1-4 & ISO/IEC 7816 DES/2K3DES/3K2DES/AES crypto algorithms CC EAL5+ PDF
(408 kB)		 Buy
MIFARE DESFire Light Secure, easy-to-integrate, cost-effective contactless IC ISO/IEC 14443 A 1-4 & ISO/IEC 7816 AES 128-bit and LRP authentication and secure messaging CC EAL4 PDF
(1.2 MB)		 Buy

NXP Introduces New MIFARE® DESFire® EV3

The MIFARE DESFire EV3 IC reflects NXP’s continued commitment to secure, connected and convenient smart city services and combines enhanced performance with new security features.

MIFARE DESFire EV3 IC Powers Secure and Convenient Contactless Smart City Services

The latest family member combines an enhanced feature set with seamless integration of mobile services and multi-application support.

Secure and Easy-To-Integrate: MIFARE DESFire Light IC

This lightweight version of the successful MIFARE DESFire contactless IC family comes with a predefined file structure, designed to support single application use cases.