NXP NFC Readers
NXP has a broad portfolio of high-performance NFC readers, fully supporting the MIFARE® ICs.

NFC readers are the active components in NFC transactions. They can read and write cards and tags, interact with NFC phones and enable communication from device to device.
Reader types
Programmable NFC Controller
Highly integrated devices combine an NFC frontend with a freely programmable 32-bit Arm® Cortex® -M0 microcontroller. Functions as the main system microcontroller and an optimal solution for very compact footprints.
NFC Controller With Integrated Firmware
Plug and play solutions combine an NFC frontend with a 32-bit Cortex-M0 microcontroller equipped with integrated firmware, and are optimized for use with application processors. They come with Linux® and Android™ drivers and include an NCI interface.
NFC Frontend
These NFC devices are a flexible way to add NFC connectivity to a system. The NFC stack runs on the separate system MCU. All our NFC frontends are supported by our NFC Reader Library, so design-in is fast and easy.
Applications
- Communication Infrastructure
- Broadband Modem and Residential Gateway
- Industrial
- Fitness wearables and healthcare
- Mobile, tablet and computer
- Smart City
- Open and Closed Loop Payments
- Smart Home
- Audio and video conference phone
- Printer, e-board, gaming
Featured products
NXP PN7160
NFC Plug and Play controller with integrated firmware and NCI interface
Designed for quick integration into a very wide range of systems, the PN7160 supports all NFC Forum modes, includes drivers for Android and Linux, and supports RTOS and no OS applications. Embedded NFC firmware reduces the need for host interactions and minimizes code size, making design-in that much easier.
Read MoreNXP PN5190
NFC Frontend supporting challenging RF environment for payment, physical access control
As a full NFC frontend with High RF output (2W) and High receiver sensitivity, the NXP PN5190 is a robust solution for payment terminals and all readers that need to generate a strong RF field in a difficult environment. Offering full compliance with EMVCo 3.0 and NFC Forum certifications, the PN5190 simplifies design while ensuring interoperability with a broad range of smartcards and mobile phones.
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Win a free development kit!
The PN7160 customer development kit, designed to help simplify development and reduce time to market, includes a PN7160 controller board with I2C or SPI interface, Arduino and Raspberry Pi interface boards and a sample card.

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