NXP Semiconductors NCx3321 NFC Forum-Compliant Frontend ICs

NXP Semiconductors NCx3321 NFC Forum-Compliant Frontend ICs provide superior RF performance for automotive applications. These outstanding RF capabilities, ultra-low power operation, and advanced diagnostics features make the NCx3321 an ideal solution for door handles, bi-pillar, and center console applications.

The NXP NCx3321 frontend ICs achieve an outstanding communication range via high RF output power and superior receiver sensitivity, even with space-constrained antenna designs. The low-power card detection mode also fulfills car and phone OEMs' most challenging operating volume requirements.

Features

  • NFC Forum-compliant NFC frontend supporting all relevant 13.56MHz RF protocols, including reader/writer and card emulation mode
  • Transmitter with high RF output power (up to 1.75W operating power) and dynamic power control
  • Receiver with enhanced sensitivity, noise immunity, and integrated EMD handling
  • Supported RF frame size of up to 1024bytes without chaining
  • Ultra-low power card detection and low power card detection modes
  • Overcurrent and overtemperature protection mechanisms
  • SPI host interface with speeds up to 15MHz
  • Wide temperature range -40°C to +85°C (F type) and -40°C to +105°C (J type)

Applications

  • Door handle/bi-pillar
    • Low-battery smartphone car access
    • Smart card car access
    • Low power card detection
  • Beyond car access
    • Wireless read-out of sensors
    • NFC charging
  • Center console/dashboard
    • Driver authorization for engine start
    • RFID card protection
    • BLUETOOTH®/Wi-Fi® pairing

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Block Diagram - NXP Semiconductors NCx3321 NFC Forum-Compliant Frontend ICs
Published: 2023-05-31 | Updated: 2024-09-09