NXP MIFARE DESFire EV2 16K

The MIFARE DESFire EV2 contactless IC is ideal for system operators and developers building reliable, interoperable and scalable contactless solutions. The second evolution of our industry-leading MIFARE DESFire family offers superior performance, security and enhanced multi-application support.

KEY FEATURES

• ISO/IEC 14443 A 1–4 and ISO/IEC 7816 compliant

• 8 kB EEPROM with fast programming

• Flexible file structure

• NFC Tag Type 4 compliant

• Secure, high-speed command set

• MIsmartApp grants application space to third parties without sharing the master key

• Unlimited number of applications

• Transaction MAC to authenticate transactions

• Multiple key sets per application for key rolling

• Virtual Smart Card architecture for privacy protection

• Proximity check to protect againt relay attacks

• High data rates according to ISO/IEC 14443-4: up to 848 Kbits/s

• Choice of open DES/2K3DES/3K3DES/AES crypto algorithms in hardware

• Unique 7-byte serial number (ISO Cascade Level 2)

• Transaction oriented automatic anti-tear mechanism

• Common Criteria certification: EAL5+ for IC hardware and software

• Optional MIFARE Classic® implementation

• Backward compatibility mode to MIFARE DESFire EV1 and D40 (MF3ICD40)

KEY BENEFITS

• Functional backward compatible to MIFARE DESFire EV1

• Improved operating range and performance

• Enhanced security level with Common Criteria EAL5+ certification

• MIsmartApp enabling post–issuance of additional services in already deployed cards

• Multiple keysets with key rolling for simplified key migration in the field

• Transaction MAC ensuring the authenticity of each transaction

Innovation in multi-application smart cards

MIFARE DESFire EV2 brings many benefits to end users. Cardholders can experience convenient contactless ticketing while also being able to use the same device for applications such as student ID, closed-loop payment at vending machines, access management, and loyalty programs. The innovative MIsmartApp feature enables new business models. System providers can offer or sell application space to third parties without having to share the master key. A MIFARE DESFire EV2 card can hold as many different applications as the memory will support, and new applications can be loaded after the product is in the field. It’s like having an app store on a smart card. A purse can even be shared between applications, for greater interoperability.