Near Field Communication (NFC) is a fast, intuitive technology that lets you interact securely with the world around you with a simple touch. NFC wireless proximity technology is available in billions of smartphones, tablets, consumer, and industrial electronics—with new devices arriving almost daily.
HF - NFC
NFC – near field communication
NTAG®
ISO/IEC 14443 industry standard and contains NFC Forum tag type 2 and tag type 4 compliant tag ICs with an operating range of up to 10 cm.
ICODE®
Smart label solutions operating on 13.56 MHz supporting ISO 15693/ISO 18000-3 compliant infrastructure.
NFC Readers
A broad portfolio of NFC frontend and NFC controller solutions addressing every application and reflecting our commitment to performance, power savings, and security.
NFC Everywhere
Which NFC product is best for my product? Look no further, check the NFC Everywhere Brochure.
NFC Portfolio Solutions
NFC and Contactless Reader Solutions.
Smart Gym Powered by NFC and Hexiwear
Checkout NFC Applications video.
We received new certifications for NFC ICs
NFC Forum's comprehensive certification program ensures consistency and sets the foundation for interoperability.
Apple's latest iPhone bring frictionless NFC tag reading
iOS 12 allows users to read NFC tags without an app using background tag reading in iPhone X, Xs Max and Xr
Tool Identification with NFC
Thanks to NFC it’s easy to identify and authenticate consumables and accessories for end-customer safety and user experience.
Access Control
Learn how NFC replace mechanical keys are replaced with electronic solutions, as installation costs are comparable to mechanical solutions throughout different verticals.
Authentication and Configuration
An NFC tag on the consumable or accessory and an NFC reader in the main unit increases security and flexibility of products.
Brand Protection
NFC offers a strong, multipronged defense against counterfeits, tampering and other fraudulent attacks. Find out about our secure NFC authentication solutions.
Loyalty
NFC gives products a voice, so brands can connect and communicate with their consumers directly at any time. Explore our NFC solutions to start a deeper, more personal relationship with buyers and users.
Pairing and Commissioning
NFC makes paring simple by just tap to a Bluetooth® speaker or headphone, and the two are securely paired automatically, without searching for a connection or typing a code.
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Parameterization and Diagnosis
NFC replaces DIP switches, service UARTs, or small displays: Configure or diagnose any industrial or consumer device with your NFC smartphone, without external power.
Other Applications using RFID Technology
RFID technology can be used in a wide range of applications using Low, High, and Ultra High Frequencies depending on the customer´s requirements.
Payment
With NFC, payment has become faster and easier than ever before by a simple tap of an NFC-enabled smartphone or bank card to a contactless POS terminal complete the payment transaction most conveniently with no compromise on security.
Smart Home
From a coffee machine to a smart dishwasher, NFC is used across home appliances: as an interface to end consumer, to authenticate replacements or as a way to provide additional information to customers about products.
Toys & Gaming
NFC transforms the gaming industry as it allows for a highly interactive connection between the physical and virtual worlds. NFC stands for easy communication and data storage and the opportunity to personalize games.
Software for Android™
Software for iOS
To see all the available tools and software, please visit the Developer Resources dedicated page
NTAG 424 DNA
A powerful mix of security, privacy & trust for NFC in today’s IoT.
What's New
Monitoring goods with sensing NFC and UHF tags
Track how products are handled in the logistics chain.
NFC Antenna Design Tool is now Available
Our NFC Antenna Design Tool will help you build the antenna needed for your design.
ABI Research - NFC Tags to Break 10 Billion Barrier by 2023
Adoption barriers for NFC tags – price, availability, and consumer acceptance – are being removed and new applications are driving exponential growth.