NXP NFC controller PN544
for mobile phones and
portable equipment
Industry-leading, 2
nd
- generation
NFC controller
This high-quality, high-performance NFC controller enables a new range of contactless applications
for improved on-the-go experiences. It complies with all released NFC and ETSI/SCP SWP and HCI
standards, guarantees interoperability with the existing infrastructure, and provides a flexible, full-featured
platform for meeting GSMA requirements in next-generation NFC-enabled devices and services. It offers
fully host-controllable power states, delivers a small footprint, and supports multiple secure elements.
Key features
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Smallest package TFBGA64 (4.5 x 4.5 x 0.8 mm)
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High level of integration for greater flexibility
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Support for variety of RF protocols
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Integrated power management unit
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Battery Low mode and Power by the Field enabled to comply
with deployed infrastructure when handset is off
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Integrated Frac-N PLL to save XTAL quartz
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Simultaneous multi cards management (ISO14443-A,B,B’,
MIFARE)
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Compliancy with Paypass and EMVCo polling loop
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Integrated self test to verify antenna matching circuit during
production
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Up to 70 mm operating distance
(1)
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Optimized 80C51 core processor with embedded firmware
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RoHS-2006 compliant
Key Benefits
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Support for all released NFC standards
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Guaranteed interoperability with existing infrastructure
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PN544 Single Wire Protocol (SWP) interface interoperability
with major UICC/SIM suppliers
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Small footprint
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Shorter integration time due to qualified design-in support for
antenna design & software
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Easy access to NFC technology
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Leverages NXP expertise and experience with major device
manufacturers
Target markets
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Mobile phones (smart, feature, and low-cost phones)
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Portable equipment (PDAs, mobile Internet devices)
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Consumer devices
Key applications
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Mobile payment
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Transport and event ticketing
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Service discovery
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Easy pairing of Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, or WUSB devices
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Object exchange (vCards, digital rights)
Depending on antenna design and device integration
Key technical data
PN544
Peer-to-peer
Contactless
protocols
Reader/writer
Card emulation
Serial UART
I²C
SPI
Host interfaces
SWP
Secure element interface
RAM/ROM/EEPROM
Supply voltage
Host interface voltage (min)
Power
characteristics
Power down mode (typ)
RF active current (typ)
Battery-off mode
Temperature range
Package
Yes
NFC-WI
5 K / 128 K / 52 K
2.3 to 5.5 V
1.65 to 1.95 V
3 µA
60 mA
Yes
-25 to +85 °C
TFBGA64 (4.5 x 4.5 x 0.8 mm)
Full ISO 18092 (up to 424 Kbits/s)
ISO 14443 –A-B, MIFARE, FeliCa®, NFC Forum tags,
ISO 15693
ISO 14443 –A-B-B’, MIFARE, FeliCa RF
460800 bits/s
400 Kbits/s or 3.4 M
8 Mbits/s
Design-in kit
To support your product development and enable easy
access to NFC technology, NXP has prepared a design-
in kit with all the necessary hardware, software and
documentation. It includes a reference board OM5596/
N5441U02 12NC 9352 91682 699, a data sheet, a user
manual, and an application note, along with drivers, source
code and examples in Windows and Linux. We also offer
a reference implementation for the NFC Forum’s protocol
stack.
Ordering information
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PN544 ICs
NFC IC
PN544
12 NC
9352 913 91157
9352 913 91118
9352 913 91151
Shipping option
PN5441A2ET/C20501
PN5441A2ET/C20501
PN5441A2ET/C20501
5 trays
tape and reel
tray
MOQ
2450
4000
490
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Technical documentation
- List of available documents : http://www.nxp.com/nfc
- To place an order : http://www.nxp.com/acrobat_download/
other/identification/NFC_request_final.pdf
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Samples & design kits
- List of NXP distributors : http://www.nxp.com
- Portals for NXP distributor : https://extranet.nxp.com
Useful links
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NFC Forum specifications : http://www.nfc-forum.org/specs/
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MIFARE: http://www.mifare.net
MIFARE is a registered trademark of NXP Semiconductors N.V.
www.nxp.com
© 2010 NXP Semiconductors N.V.
All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part is prohibited without the prior written consent of the copyright owner. The
information presented in this document does not form part of any quotation or contract, is believed to be accurate and reliable and
may be changed without notice. No liability will be accepted by the publisher for any consequence of its use. Publication thereof
does not convey nor imply any license under patent- or other industrial or intellectual property rights.
Date of release: September 2010
Document order number : 9397 750 17000
Printed in the Netherlands