MIFARE: Contactless NFC Solutions (original) (raw)
MIFARE is NXP’s well-known brand for a wide range of contactless IC products with a typical read/write distance of 10 cm (4 inches) used in more than 40 different applications worldwide, including contactless payments, transport ticketing and access control. MIFARE products comply with the international standard ISO/IEC 14443 and can interact with Near Field Communication (NFC) allowing a seamless communication between MIFARE products and NFC-enabled mobile devices.
MIFARE Applications
- Paper tickets
- Smart cards
- NFC enabled mobile devices
- NFC enabled wearables
MIFARE Product Families
MIFARE DUOX®
MIFARE DUOX is a high security product that combines asymmetric and symmetric cryptography in a single chip. Ideal for access management, secure car access, EV-charging and more.
MIFARE DESFire®
MIFARE DESFire is a highly secure solution with DES, 2K3DES, 3K3DES and AES hardware cryptography. It can be integrated into mobile schemes and support multi-application smart card solutions.
MIFARE Plus®
MIFARE Plus is equipped with enhanced performance and security features, offering quick, cost-effective way to upgrade existing contactless infrastructures to AES security.
MIFARE Classic®
MIFARE Classic is fully compliant with ISO/IEC 14443 Type-A; available with 1 kB and 4 kB memory and 7 bytes or 4-byte identifiers.
MIFARE 2GO
MIFARE 2GO is a cloud service solution to manage digitized MIFARE product-based credentials on mobiles and wearables.
MIFARE Ultralight®
MIFARE Ultralight is delivering high security for limited-use tickets and key cards. Ideal for replacing magstripe, barcode and QR-code infrastructures.
MIFARE SAM
MIFARE SAM offers secure storage and communication for a variety of infrastructures.
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Genuine MIFARE Products for High Quality and Interoperability
NXP is taking actions against companies infringing our trademark rights or sell unauthorized product copies to ensure our customers leverage the genuine MIFARE products in their businesses that come with a high level of security, interoperability, stability and reliability.
Anti-Counterfeit Activities
NXP is fighting against unauthorized MIFARE product copies through innovative and efficient anti-counterfeiting activities.
Value of Genuine MIFARE Products
Genuine MIFARE products undergo stringent quality procedures and comply with industry standards to ensure seamless contactless experiences.
Trademark and Branding Guidelines
Our Trademark and Branding Guidelines apply to all NXP’s customers and licensees or any other third party who makes use of MIFARE trademarks or logos.
NFC TagInfo App
NXP’s NFC TagInfo App helps to identify the IC types on contactless cards and check origin of the IC manufacturer.
NFC TagWritter App
NXP’s NFC TagWriter App allows writing tags, enabling users to store contacts, bookmarks, pair with Wi-Fi, or Bluetooth®, enable hotspots, send text messages and much more all with just a tap.
Securing User Identification and Authorization in EV Charging
Learn how EV charging systems can use cryptographic technology to protect user data, prevent unauthorized access, and ensure seamless, secure charging experiences.





