STMicroelectronics NFC Tags among First to Be Certified for Performance and Interoperability by NFC Forum
October 12 2017 - 9:01AM
ST25 tags feature unique/innovative fast transfer
mode while meeting NFC standards
Geneva, October 12, 2017 - STMicroelectronics (NYSE:
STM), a global semiconductor leader serving customers across
the spectrum of electronics applications, announced the
certification of its ST25 Near Field Communication (NFC) tags by
the NFC Forum, a key industry and standardization body.
ST's NFC Forum type 4 Tag IC (ST25TA), the type 5 Dynamic Tag IC
(ST25DV), and type 5 Tag IC (ST25TV) are among the industry's first
devices that have successfully passed the certification program,
announced by the NFC Forum on September 20. The program assures
performance and interoperability of NFC components to ensure
"consistent, compelling, and connected user experiences," according
to the industry group.
Previously available only for handsets, tablets, and other NFC
Universal devices, the NFC Forum Certification program now provides
conformance testing for tags and readers to speed adoption and
lower costs. Users - both commercial and consumer - will benefit
from features such as direct access to websites, wireless pairing,
pre-formatted emails or text messages, data logging, or even
firmware updates.
"The universal endorsement of NFC technology by smartphone and
other mobile-device manufacturers, together with interoperability
certification by the NFC Forum, has started the countdown on what
we expect to be an exciting time for the adoption of NFC by
consumers and industry," said Benoit Rodrigues, General Manager of
the Memory Division at STMicroelectronics. "Fast certification of
the ST25 tags and dynamic tags positions us to speed customers
through their design and development while ultimately increasing
convenience and efficiency for consumers and businesses."
The ST25TA tags support NFC Type 4 enabling use cases such as
NFC tag, NFC token, NFC smart poster, and NFC business card
(vCard). They offer a 128-bit password protection and includes
optional user-programmable CMOS output.
The ST25DV NFC dynamic tags and ST25TV tags support the NFC Type
5 and Industrial ISO 15693 RFID specs. They enable all NFC tag use
cases and can also be used for logistics and traceability with
long-range HF RFID reader infrastructure. The ST25DV also features
an I2C interface, an innovative fast transfer, and can harvest
energy from the NFC-enabled device accessing the tag.
More ST25 product variants are currently going through the NFC
Forum certification. Talk to your sales representative for more
information.
For further information on ST's NFC/RFID tags and readers please
visit www.st.com/st25
About STMicroelectronics ST is a global semiconductor
leader delivering intelligent and energy-efficient products and
solutions that power the electronics at the heart of everyday life.
ST's products are found everywhere today, and together with our
customers, we are enabling smarter driving and smarter factories,
cities and homes, along with the next generation of mobile and
Internet of Things devices.
By getting more from technology to get more from life, ST stands
for life.augmented.
In 2016, the Company's net revenues were $6.97 billion, serving
more than 100,000 customers worldwide. Further information can be
found at www.st.com
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