Here at Windmill Computing, we understand the need for products to meet the individual needs of a company. This is especially true when it comes to proximity cards. For this reason, we provide our customers with a bespoke service that can be tailored to your particular needs. This guide will cover our range of NXP MIFARE coin tags and other related products.
What is MIFARE?
MIFARE is a proximity card format developed by NXP. These cards operate on a frequency of 13.56 MHz. MIFARE Cards are used only with proximity readers that can handle the MIFARE format.
NXP MIFARE Coin Tags
The MIFARE 1k white adhesive coin tag is 25mm in diameter NXP has developed this to be used in a contactless smart card according to ISO/IEC 14443 Type A. In addition, it is used in applications such as public transport ticketing, where major cities have adopted MIFARE as their e-ticketing solution of choice.
Other applications include:
- Access Control
- Event Ticketing
- Gaming and Identity
One of these tags, if bought individually, will cost only £1.24 each.
Related Products
MIFARE Classic EV1
The MIFARE Classic EV1 can store 1k of information divided into 16 sectors of 4 blocks. Each block contains 16 bytes. The last block of each sector can be used to store the access keys and conditions. Additionally, the first block of sector 0 is used to store the card serial number (CSN) and any other identifying information. Thus, the space used to store application data is 752 bytes.
MIFARE Classic 4k
These cards store 4k of information divided into 40 sectors; the first 32 are of 4 blocks, while the last 8 are of 16 blocks. As with the 1k card, the last block of each sector is used for access control, while the first block of sector 0 is for the CSN. The amount of space available in practice on the card is 3440 bytes.
Summary – Dual Technology
NXP Mifare coin tags, such as the white, adhesive coin tag that we provide, are helpful for a wide range of applications. They are developed to be used in a contactless smart card according to ISO/IEC 14443. It can be used for public transport and access control, event ticketing, gaming and identity. Mifare also provides several other products, such as the Mifare classic EV1 and Mifare Classic EV4. By affixing a coin tag to, say, an ID card without its own technology, it is possible to convert any card to a MIFARE credential.
Contact Us – MIFARE Proximity Cards and More
With over 25 years of experience in our industry, we are confident in finding the right printing solutions for you. For more information on our range of MIFARE products, contact us here; alternatively, call us on 0800 294 5890.