NFC/RFID Controller

Overview

NT1046 is a single-chip RFID reader solution. It is composed of an integrated RF front-end, RFID framing engine supporting ISO15693, ISO14443A*, ISO14443B and NFCIP standards, 128-byte FIFO, 8051-based MCU with full-speed USB 2.0 compliant interface, and RAM for 8051 code and data.
This IC also can be used for adding NFC functionality to mobile devices and other applications, using integrated MCU to perform high-level RFID protocol tasks. NT1046 can perform in one of three modes: RFID/NFC reader, NFC Peer, or Card Emulation mode.
Firmware for 8051 MCU can be downloaded via USB interface on device plug-in. This feature significantly simplifies firmware updates. Alternatively, MCU can detect presence of an SPI flash and boot from it.
Extension of standards set and implementation of custom RFID protocols can be achieved by using direct modes with MCU-controlled bit coding and framing. Direct access to RF Frontend control registers allows fine tuning of various parameters at physical layer.

* The costs of intellectual property licenses under applicable patents belonging to NXP Semiconductors are not included in this NTLab product. If you plan to use and/or enable the IS?/IEC 14443A protocol please contact NXP Semiconductors for the appropriate patent license via an inquiry to the following:
- NXP Semiconductors
- Intellectual Property & Licensing Department
Attn: Aaron Waxler (??r?n.w??l?r@n??.??m)

Key Features

UMC CMOS 180 nm technology
Complete RFID reader solution, including RF front-end and 8051-based MCU
Supports ISO14443A* and ISO14443B standards in both reader and card emulation mode
Supports NFC Initiator in both Active and Passive modes with speeds 212 and 424 Kbps
Supports NFC Target in both Active and Passive modes with speeds 212 and 424 Kbps
Supports ISO15693 standard in reader mode
Supports high-speed transmissions up to 848 Kbps
“On the fly” 8051 firmware downloading via USB interface (controlled by driver for Windows)
Possibility of boot from SPI flash
Sleep mode with ultra-low power consumption (<1 µA)
Wake-up with programmable RF field level
SPI interface in stand-alone configuration
Dual channel receiver architecture for elimination of “blind spots”
Integrated voltage regulators for analog and digital parts and I/O
DES crypto co-processor
AES crypto co-processor
CRYPTO1 co-processor
SWP interface
ISO7816 interface

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

Deliverables

Datasheet
Layout View (GDSII)
Evaluation kit based on packaged IC
Characterization Report
Behavioral Model
SPICE netlist (.cdl)
Integration Support

Technical Specifications

Foundry, Node

UMC CMOS 180 nm

Maturity

Silicon proven

Availability

Now

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