STMicroelectronics’ ST25R3916B-AQWT and ST25R3917B-AQWT NFC Forum Reader devices combine high output power and energy efficiency at a competitive price. Supporting NFC initiator, target, reader, and card-emulation modes, they can be used in contactless-payment, device pairing, wireless charging, brand protection, and other industrial and consumer applications. The new devices introduce improved active wave shaping (AWS) with increased flexibility that…
STMicroelectronics launches NFC Type 2 Tag IC with privacy features
STMicroelectronics’ ST25TN512 and ST25TN01K NFC Forum Type 2 tag ICs deliver a new balance of cost and performance for high-volume use cases like consumer engagement, product information, and brand protection. Also suitable for smart-city applications and access control, the ST25TN512/01K NFC tag ICs support multiple user-protection and privacy mechanisms including a seven-byte unique chip-identifier code, TruST25 digital signature, NFC…
STMicroelectronics partners with Paco Rabanne to advance contactless technology
STMicroelectronics, a global semiconductor provider, announced its collaboration with Paco Rabanne on the European fashion house’s new Phantom fragrance for men. Phantom is packaged in a unique connected bottle that uses an embedded near-field communication (NFC) tag IC, using a popular contactless technology supported by most smartphones to connect to its online, “Phantom Universe.” Access to Paco…
STMicroelectronics and Feig collaborate on contactless NFC technology
STMicroelectronics, a global semiconductor provider, and Feig Electronic, an RFID-reader and antenna specialist, have combined their RFID know-how in a time-saving logistics solution. It’s designed to cut costs and enhance flexibility for vendors of high-tech products, including smart industrial, consumer, and medical devices. Together, the companies have created a production-ready contactless system capable of personalizing…
STMicroelectronics launches multi-purpose NFC transceiver
The ST25R3918 from STMicroelectronics is a multi-purpose NFC transceiver, supporting passive peer-to-peer functionality, NFC card-emulation mode, and NFC reader operation. Delivering most of the functionality of the flagship ST25R3916 NFC reader at a competitive price, the ST25R3918 enables use cases such as accessory identification for a wide range of applications — including power tools and personal healthcare…