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

NXP Semiconductors NCx3321 NFC Forum-Compliant Frontend ICs

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