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Near Field Communication (NFC) : Ecma TC32-TG19, June 2004

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Ecma/TC32-TG19/2004/28 Ecma/GA/2004/67

Near field communication (NFC)


Ecma TC32-TG19, June 2004

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Near Field Communication


Easy to use wireless communication interface for the last few centimeters Easy to use target selection, by simply holding two devices close to each other NFC is as easy as.

a touch
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NFC - Technical Basics


Wireless Short Range Communication Technology

Based on RFID technology at 13,56 MHz Operating distance typical up to 10 cm Compatible with todays field proven contactless RFID technology Data exchange rate today up to 424kbit/s
RFID object

13,56MHz RF Link

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Near Field Communication


Wireless short range communication technology
NFC is designed for short distance wireless communication Allows intuitive initialization of wireless networks NFC is complementary to Bluetooth and 802.11 with their long distance capabilities NFC also works in dirty environment NFC does not require line of sight Easy and simple connection method Provides communication method to non-self powered devices

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Near Field Communication Applications


Smart Key - for mobile local payment

payment
Peer to Peer communication, Virtual Connector

C NF

- either directly or by
establishing wireless links

Low cost solution to distribute info / services


-e.g. by passive loops embedded in paper media

NFC enables a unique blend of valued applications


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Finalised NFC work items


ECMA-340: NFCIP-1 Interface and protocol
Key points:

ISO/IEC 18092: Near Field Communication- Interface and Protocol

The NFC communication is based on an inductive RF link on 13.56 MHz Active and passive NFC mode at different transfer speeds from 106 to 424 kbps Backward compatibility with RFID systems Allows communication between
Two powered devices Powered and non self-powered devices

Standardization of
Communication signal interface General protocol flow

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Finalised NFC work items


ECMA-352: NFCIP-2 Interface and protocol
under JTC 1 fast track procedure as ISO/IEC DIS 21481 Key points:
NFC device

Proximity Card Reader


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Vicinity Card Reader


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Gateway between ECMA-340 ISO/IEC 14443 PCD mode ISO/IEC 15693 VCD mode
Interface Standards

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ISO/IEC 18092 (NFCIP-1)

ISO/IEC 14443 (Contactless Proximity Cards)

ISO/IEC 15693 (Contactless Vicinity Cards)

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Proximity Card

Vicinity Card

NFC device

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Current NFC work items


ECMA-356: NFCIP-1 RF interface Test Methods
Key points: Basic standard to ensure interoperability on the RF interface for ECMA-340 devices Description of test equipment and procedures to perform interoperability tests on the RF interface Description of the tests to be performed on Initiator and Target side

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Current NFC work items


ECMA-xxx: NFCIP-1 - Protocol Test Methods
Key points: Basic standard to ensure interoperability of ECMA-340 devices for:
the initialization the single device detection the transmission protocol

Description of test equipment and procedures to perform tests Description of the tests to be performed on Initiator and Target side

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Future NFC work items


Companion test methods for ECMA-352 (NFCIP-2) A mapping of NFC to other communication protocols including the Internet Protocol (IP), GSM and Bluetooth Support for higher data rates Support for device categories with low power requirements

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TC32-TG19 membership
The following Ecma International member companies have nominated representatives to TC32-TG19: Alcatel, Ericsson, Hitachi/Mitsubitshi Electric, Hewlett Packard, Philips, Samsung, Siemens, Sony, Tenovis, Texas Instruments Convenor: Reinhard Meindl , Philips Semiconductors

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