NXP’s NFC
controllers
PN7462 family
with customizable
firmware
First all-in-one full NFC controller
solution
These state-of-the-art devices are single-chip solutions for contact, contactless, and NFC
operation, and can be loaded with fully-custom applications. Optimized antenna operation
and low-power modes enable best-in-class performance.
KEY FEATURES
`` 20 MHz Cortex-M0 core
- 80/160 kB Flash, 12 kB RAM, 4 kB EEPROM
`` State-of-the-art RF interface: Full NFC, EMVCo 2.5
- Read/Write, Card Emulation & Peer-to-Peer Modes
- Transmitter current up to 250 mA
- Full MIFARE family support
`` DPC for optimized antenna performance
`` Extensive host and peripheral interfaces
KEY BENEFITS
`` Quick development of complete applications
`` Compact designs at a lower cost
`` Advanced yet low-power functionality
- Host/slave & master interfaces: I2C, SPI, USB, HSUART
- Optional contact interface (PN7462): UART, ISO/IEC 7816,
EMVCo 4.3
- 12 to 21 GPIOs
`` Advanced power management
`` Extensive support tools, including sample source code
`` EMVCo and NFC Forum compliance for easy certification
`` HVQFN64 package (9 x 9 mm)
`` ISO/IEC 14443 Type A&B licenses
eID, logical access control
`` Gaming: console accessories
APPLICATIONS
`` Access management: corporate and hospitality
`` Secure transactions: eGov, EMVCo, payment, POS/mPOS
`` USB readers, multi-market solutions: home banking, home
The NXP PN7462 family is based on the first single-chip, dualinterface reader IC. Equipped with a low-power ARM Cortex-M0
microcontroller core with USB, the family supports contact and
contactless interfaces with full NFC functionality. Low-power
operation, extensive memory resources, a complete set of host
and peripheral interfaces, and reader libraries compliant with
different standards combined to enhance performance while
simplifying final certification and delivery.
The family includes the PN7462, which has an optional contact
interface and 160 kB of Flash, the PN7362, with 160 kB of Flash,
and the PN7360, with 80 kB of Flash.
Recommended applications
PN7462
PN7362
PN7360
X
X
X
X
X
Corporate access
Hospitality access
Payment terminal
X
Home banking
X
USB readers
X
X
Gaming-console accessories
X
X
DYNAMIC POWER CONTROL
The PN7462 family maximizes performance in detuned conditions
using an exclusive feature, called Dynamic Power Control (DPC),
for automatic antenna optimization. DPC represents the next step
in antenna tunning optimization and improves performance when
in the presence of metal, other cards, or a mobile phone. The
DPC feature helps reduce power consumption and, along with
other power-saving features, including low-power card detection
and integrated battery-voltage monitoring, helps extend battery
life. At the same time, DPC enables best output power to easily
meet EMVCo requirements and provides long reading distances,
for higher overall performance and improved compliance with
EMVCo requirements.
ADVANCED CUSTOMIZATION
The ARM Cortex-M0 core includes up to 160 kB of Flash and
can be configured to run fully-custom applications. A full set
of host/slave and master interfaces, along with up to 21 GPIOs
and the optional contact interface, give developers the widest
range of options for functionality and enable a high degree
of design flexibility. A primary downloader enables firmware
downloads using the SWD interface and USB mass storage.
In Application Programming (IAP) enables infield firmware
upgradability. Its extended temperature range (-40 to +85 °C)
allows to use it in every kind of operating environment.
FAST COMPLETION
Backed by an extensive set of support tools, the PN7462
family makes it easy to complete a design. The devices are
compatible with industry-standard development tools for
embedded, are supported by tutorials, and come with a
complete evaluation kit and multiple software examples for
the most popular use cases, including payment and access.
To reduce complexity and simplify the certification process,
the devices are supplied with libraries that are validated and
pre-certified for EMVCo hardware and software (contact and
contactless), and also comply with NFC Forum guidelines for
NFC analog and digital, as well as the MIFARE card family.
Power Transfer
EMVCo non-compliancy
CONTACT READER (PN7462)
The optional contact reader, included with the PN7462 type
number, supports Class A, B, and C cards and includes a fully
integrated ISO/IEC 7816-3&4 UART. The UART supports all
ISO baud rates and performs at up to 1 Mbit/s. The contact
reader can also drive directly a Secure Access Module (SAM).
The contact interface complies with EMVCo 4.3 specification.
EMVCo non-compliancy
0.5
1
1.5
2
2.5
3
3.5
Distance (cm)
NFC reader without DPC (symmetrical tuning)
NFC reader with DPC
NFC reader without DPC (asymmetrical tuning)
4
COMPACT, LOWER-COST DESIGNS
Housed in a small HVQFN64 package that measures just
9 x 9 mm, the PN7462 family needs fewer external components and
requires less PCB space than other implementations. As a result, the
bill of materials (BoM) is lower and the final design is smaller.
SAMPLE APPLICATION
Full NFC frontend
with embedded CT
interface
Embedded Cortex M0
for custom applications,
cost and space saving
USB
LEDs
Contactless IF
GPIOs
27.12MHz
PN7462
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
* C #
I2C Master
Using an LCD
Contact IF
Contactless
smartcard
SPI Master
RF COMMUNICATION MODES
Read/Write
NFC Forum tag types 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
EMVCo 2.5
ISO/IEC 14443 type A&B R/W up to 848 kbit/s
ISO/IEC 15693 reader (I-Code SLI)
ISO/IEC 18000-3M3 reader (I-Code ILT)
FeliCa tags up to 424 kbit/s
MIFARE Classic 1K/4K, MIFARE DESFire
Card Emulation
ISO/IEC 14443-4 type A
Peer-to-Peer
Active and passive initiator and target according to ISO/IEC
18092 at all data rates
NXP LEADERSHIP
Having invented MIFARE and co-created NFC, NXP is the
market leader in contactless and contact interfaces with more
than 1 billion units shipped. NXP is also a recognized leader in
low-power Cortex-M0 core architectures, has proven expertise
in EMVCo L1 software stacks, and is a standardizing member
of ISO/IEC 14443 A&B licenses. The PN7462 family builds on
these legacies to offer a state-of-the-art reader solution on a
single chip.
Product
Flash
Contact
interface
PN7462
160 kB
Yes
PN7362
PN7360
160 kB
80 kB
No
No
Delivery
12NC
Single Tray
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Reel
9353 076 92518
Single Tray
9353 084 36551
Reel
9353 084 36518
Single Tray
9353 077 96551
Reel
9353 077 96518
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