What is an NFC reader?
An NFC reader can communicate with NFC tags and cards (such as credit or access cards, consumables), another NFC reader, or an NFC-enabled device (for example, smartphones, tablets, or consumer goods) in short distance up to 10cm, and in special cases, over even longer distances.
The ST25R NFC readers provide multiprotocol support for 13.56 MHz communications such as ISO 14443 Type A or B, ISO 15693, ISO 18092, FeliCa, and NFC Forum protocols. NFC reader ICs integrate an SPI interface to communicate with a host microcontroller.
As a main provider of Near-Field Communication technology, ST's complete NFC reader portfolio helps you design and develop the most effective and secure contactless solutions for all embedded, payment, and automotive applications.
Applications
With their advanced features, ST25 Readers enable a wide range of use cases. Compliant with the NFC Forum CR13 certification, the ST25 Readers ensure full interoperability with mobile phones, as well as with all other sorts of NFC-enabled devices and cards.
ST25 Readers can be used in consumer goods and industrial flows for power and data transfer to authenticate objects, improve safety, and enhance customer experience as well as to get valuable feedback on product usage.
Payment terminals equipped with an ST25 Reader can benefit from advanced features such as Active Wave Shaping (AWS) and Dynamic Power Output (DPO). These features are instrumental in achieving the latest EMVCo® certifications swiftly, thus enabling the shortest possible time-to-market. Additionally, the inclusion of Noise Suppression Receivers (NSR) ensures compatibility with noisy displays, enhancing functionality in challenging environments.
The ST25 readers are also designed to be low power, which is particularly beneficial for applications such as building and vehicle access control. Finally, their capacity to detect and operate in a comfortable range ensures the best customer experience.
- CCC digital key car access & start
- Pairing
- Accessory detection
- In-car payment
- NFC card protection for Qi charging
Useful information
WHAT IS ACTIVE WAVE SHAPING (AWS) The improved active wave shape (AWS) function allows reducing over- and undershoots in a simple way to ease EMVCo analog certification. 
WHAT IS AUTOMATIC ANTENNA TUNING (AAT) Automatic antenna tuning (AAT) helps maximize performance in harsh or varying environments and compensate lifetime drifts. 
WHAT IS DYNAMIC POWER OUTPUT (DPO) The Dynamic Power Output (DPO) adjusts the output power automatically to stay within certification limits and optimizes efficiency and read range. 
WHAT IS NOISE SUPPRESSION RECEIVER (NSR) The noise suppression receiver (NSR) allows robust communication in noisy environments—e.g., LCD displays in payment terminals. 
WHAT IS INDUCTIVE WAKE-UP (IWU) The inductive wake-up mode enables the NFC reader to enter a low power mode to conserve energy and go to full operation when a card or tag is detected. Product types
Unique features such as best-in-class Active Wave Shaping, Dynamic Power Output and Automatic Antenna Tuning, ensure fast time-to-market and compliance with relevant NFC specifications, faster EMVCo® certification and reduced BOM.
ST25R NFC reader portfolio
Benefits
- Improved communication range in noisy environments (like antenna close to LCD screen) thanks to an enhanced noise suppression feature/algorithm
- Easy EMVCo qualification allowed by dynamic power output with active wave-shaping control on each power level
- Outstanding detection range at low power consumption preserving battery power
- Robust NFC solution, even in harsh environments (such as temperature drift or metal) thanks to automatic antenna tuning
- Advanced protection and diagnostic features for NFC card protection in Qi chargers
- Simplified debugging with multiple test outputs and a unique technology to differentiate cards from phones
Give your products a new edge with an integrated NFC solution!
Improve user engagement, enhance product features, and gain valuable insights into user behavior with ST25 NFC readers and tags combined in a Reader+Tag solution. This solution allows you to easily add NFC connectivity to your existing products, thereby ensuring you can design new upgraded versions while keeping costs down.
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