Vendor: NTLab Category: NFC

NFC wireless interface supporting ISO14443 A and B with EEPROM on SMIC 180nm

The IP block provides the physical layer implementation of ISO 14443 interface.

Overview

The IP block provides the physical layer implementation of ISO 14443 interface. In particular, it includes the necessary functional devices for receiving data on the connected antenna, for the response load modulation, received and transmitted data (de)framing and parallel interface to external CPU.

This IP also can be used for adding NFC functionality to mobile devices and other applications to perform high-level RFID protocol tasks.

Extension of standards set and implementation of custom RFID protocols can be achieved by using direct access to all control signals of internal blocks.

Key features

  • Self-contained NFC wireless interface IP 
  • Fully compliant with ISO 14443 standard – both Type A and Type B 
  • Die temperature range: -40…+85°C 
  • 2.722mm² on 180nm SMIC CMOS technology 
  • Two pads for antenna connection 
  • Wireless power harvesting up to 15mA 
  • Supports all required data rates - 106, 212, 424, 848 kbps 
  • Includes AFE: load modulator, demodulator, clock recovery and timing units 
  • Includes PMU: rectifier, parallel regulator, bandgap, LDO, voltage monitor, power-on reset 
  • Includes digital: related state machines, a parallel interface to a microcontroller unit and a  microcontroller unit 
  • Includes memory: EEPROM (TBD) 

Block Diagram

Applications

  • Mobile devices (tablets, handsets)  
  • Secure pairing (Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, other paired wireless networks)  Public transport or event ticketing  
  • Passport or payment (POS) reader systems  
  • Short-range wireless communication tasks (firmware updates)  
  • Product identification or authentication  
  • Medical equipment or consumables  
  • Access control, digital door locks  
  • Sharing of electronic business cards 

Silicon Options

Foundry Node Process Maturity
SMIC 180nm G

Specifications

Identity

Part Number
180SMIC_NFC_02
Vendor
NTLab
Type
Silicon IP

Files

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Provider

NTLab
HQ: Lithuania
NTLab is a vertically integrated microelectronics design center. It has 70+ experienced and qualified engineers. NTLab specializes in the designing of mixed-signal and RF ICs and Systems-on-Chip. It has a wide range of own silicon-verified IP blocks: processor cores, interfaces, analog and high-frequency PHYs, etc., thus allowing customized design to be fast and predictable. In-company unique combination of competences in digital, analog and RF circuits and embedded software enables NTLab to participate in the projects that require deep research and utilize most sophisticated and advanced techniques: multi-system GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou/NavIC(IRNSS)/QZSS/SBAS navigation, RF ID, wireless communications, etc. All designed ICs are provided with test and development tools, as well as with reference software. NTLab offers a wide range of silicon proven analog/mixed-signal IPs in 0.35µm, 0.25 µm, 0.18 µm, 0.13 µm, 0.09 µm, 65nm, 55nm, 40nm, 28nm, 22 nm CMOS and SiGe BiCMOS processes. These IPs are suitable for devices targeted both consumer and industrial markets. Most of these IPs have been proven in silicon on the foundries: Samsung, UMC, GlobalFoundries, SMIC, VIS, Tower, X-FAB, iHP, AMS, SilTerra, STMicroelectronics, Winfoundry.

Learn more about NFC IP core

Enabling Bluetooth Out-of-Band pairing through NFC

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Frequently asked questions about NFC IP cores

What is NFC wireless interface supporting ISO14443 A and B with EEPROM on SMIC 180nm?

NFC wireless interface supporting ISO14443 A and B with EEPROM on SMIC 180nm is a NFC IP core from NTLab listed on Semi IP Hub. It is listed with support for smic.

How should engineers evaluate this NFC?

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