NFC chips simplify tag design by integrating RF, signal conditioning circuitry, and a host interface, along with 4 Kbits of non-volatile FeRAM memory, into a compact, surface-mount package. The device connects directly to an external antenna and supports RF, serial, and tunnel communication modes to manage data exchange between the host, reader, and tag.
Development tools are also available from RS, including a selection of NFC tag boards containing the integrated circuit, antenna, and host connector, as well as evaluation kits that include the NFC tag board and a generic microcontroller board. Either option simplifies wireless design challenges, allowing engineers to quickly set up a prototype and begin testing their application using an NFC-enabled mobile phone or a dedicated reader/writer. Integrated NFC tags designed with these tools enable innovative ways to communicate with smart panels, home appliances, wearable devices, or office equipment such as printers. NFC also simplifies pairing with Bluetooth® or Wi-Fi® devices.
RS currently offers four types of radio frequency development kits: the MN63Y1210 for NFC Forum Type 3 communication; and the MN63Y1208, MN63Y1212, and MN63Y1213 for Type 3 and Type 4 communication. The RF interfaces comply with JIS X 6319-4 (FeliCa) and ISO/IEC 14443 standards for 13.56 MHz. The host interface can be a 38.4 kbps UART or a 1 Mbps serial port when using the MN63Y1210. The MN63Y1208 and MN63Y1213 have an I2C host interface capable of supporting AES128 encrypted communications.
