1 Introduction
This document consists of descriptions and specifications for both functional and physical aspects of the SM-MSN10-C02 NFC reader / writer module.
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2 Product Overview
SM-MSN10-C02 is full featured NFC controllers designed for integration in portable equipment. It is optimized for low power consumption with fully host controllable power states and for small footprint for portable equipment applications.
The module's compact, flexible design with and exposed pad is optimal for size-sensitive applications, assures robust performance.
The following illustration shows a high-level, generic view of a SM-MSN10-C02 application.
2.1 Features
This section Tables key aspects of the SM-MSN10-C02 module functionality and design that distinguish it from similar products:
NXP NFC Controller
Full featured NFC controller industry's low power consumption.
Compliant with ISO/IEC 14443 A/B
Compliant with 15693/18092
Antenna pairing could be customized
I2C interface
2.2 Application
Suggested applications for the SM-MSN10-C02 module include:
NFC writer
NFC reader
NFC peer to peer controller
NFC payment
NFC identification
SM-MSN10-C02 can be connected on a host controller through I2C-bus interfaces. The logical interface towards the host base band is NCI-compliant with additional command set for SA specific product features. SM-MSN10-C02 can be connected to a UICC through an SWP interface. The SWP physical interface is compliant with ETSI/SCP SWP and HCI.
3 Functional Descriptions
This section provides detailed information about how SM-MSN10-C02 module works, what configurations and operational features are available.
The following illustration shows the primary functional blocks of SM-MSN10-C02 module.
For contactless card functionality, SM-MSN10-C02 can act autonomously if previously configured by the host in such a manner. PICC functionality can be supported without device being turned on or even with battery removed.
3.1 Communication overview for ISO/IEC 14443A / MIFARE Controller
The contactless coprocessor and the on-chip CPU of SM-MSN10-C02 handle the complete ISO/IEC 14443A/MIFARE RF-protocol, nevertheless a dedicated external host has to handle the application layer communication.
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