Near Field Communication (NFC) was born as a specialized subset of the 13.56MHz RFID technology in 2002. Initially used for access control and public transport payment cards, the integration into credit / debit cards and smartphones is driving rapid growth not only for payment, but also as an always-on radio link for simple pairing, diagnostic readout, parameter programming and much more.
Being one of the pioneers of RFID and NFC technology, ST offers a comprehensive range of HF RFID/NFC products, covering all NFC application needs, supported by a rich ecosystem. The devices include NFC / RFID tags, Dynamic NFC tags, NFC / RFID readers & NFC controllers, including secure element for secure NFC applications and turnkey solutions.
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NFC: A World of Opportunities
Learn about Near-Field Communication (NFC) technology and how ST helps you build the most effective and secure solutions for all your NFC applications.
Discover our NFC / RFID Product Portfolio
ST25 NFC/RFID Tags
The ST25T product family offers a wide range of RFID NFC tag ICs with memory sizes from 512-bits to 64-Kbit.
ST25 Dynamic NFC Tags
ST's dynamic RFID NFC tags feature up to 64-Kbit of EEPROM memory which can be accessed either through an RF contactless interface operating at 13.56 MHz or a low-power I2C interface.
ST25 NFC/RFID Readers
The ST25R series of RFID NFC reader ICs covers a wide span of RF power requirements and its combination of unique features makes it suited for a broad range of applications.
ST21 NFC Controllers
The ST21NFCD is a single NFC controller designed for integration in mobile devices and NFC compliant products. Supported communication modes include Card Emulation, Reader/Writer and P2P (Peer to Peer).
ST33 / ST54 Secure NFC
The secure microcontroller family is designed to meet advanced security and performance requirements for applications including NFC-SIM, NFC embedded secure element, embedded SIM and machine-to-machine (M2M) for industrial and automotive markets.
NFC/RFID Calculators to support your design
Our NFC / RFID set of calculators can help you with your ST25 NFC (13.56MHz) or RFID (UHF) designs:
- NFC Inductance Calculator provides the inductance value of a 13.56MHz rectangular antenna based on your footprint requirements and it applies to all ST25 Tag and Reader products
- NFC Tuning Circuit Calculator provides the component values of the matching network for a given NFC antenna and it applies to ST25R Readers
- Link Budget calculator helps you assess whether a UHF RFID Reader can establish an RF link suitable for a reliable Reader /Tag communication and it applies to the ST25RU3993 Reader
Featured Videos
Short introduction video to learn more about NFC or Near-Field Communication.