EMV L1 Compliant NFC Controller with NCI Interface Supporting EMV and NFC Forum Applications
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Aiming to increase the reach of card and mobile payment, Europay, Mastercard and Visa (EMV) point of sale (POS) terminals are getting more lightweight, replacing hardware security with software and back-end security. Off-the-shelf mobile devices, like your smart phone, can become an acceptance point for payment cards, a so-called SoftPOS.
With the release of PN7220, POS manufacturers can expand their products to the new SoftPOS payment device category.
PN7220 provides high performance to the user, the NCI interface offers seamless integration into Android 13, and the powerful transmitter combined with a sensitive receiver allow to achieve EMVCo 3.1 analog and digital L1 compliancy even under challenging conditions. The design-in of the PN7220 is supported and simplified by the NFC Cockpit.
With the additional NFC Forum-compliant polling loop, PN7220 is also supporting multi-application use cases in a fully integrated way, supporting both EMV payment cards and loyalty or transit cards.
Features
High-Performance NFC Controller
- High-power (2W), feature-filled transmitter: DPC 2.0 (dynamic power control without processing load on host MCU)
- Robust receiver with automatic configuration and advanced insensitivity against TFT display noise for higher RF performance
- Full NFC front-end with active load modulation in card mode for large operating distance
Full Android Support
- Android 13 middleware
- Android DTE application to support EMVCo testing
- NCI 2.2 interface
EMVCo Support
- NCI firmware optimized for fast transaction time
- EMVCo digital compliant middleware
- EMVCo analog and digital compliancy
- Secure switching between NFC Forum and EMVCo mode
- Dedicated RF configuration for EMVCo and NFC Forum, no time consuming reconfiguration by host required
- EMVCo polling loop can be configured to poll for FeliCa™
NFC Forum Support
- NFC Forum compliancy (CR13) in reader mode
Apple VAS SupporT
- Optional support for Apple VAS: ECP 1.0 and ECP 2.0 (PN7221) – requires approval from Apple
Other Features
- Supported by the NFC Cockpit Configuration Tool
Part numbers include: PN7220EV.
Learn more about the PN7221
What are the features of PN7221?
The PN7221 has the same features as the PN7220 with additional Apple Enhanced Contactless Polling (ECP) feature support.
How can I get access to PN7221 specific documents and SW commands?
The Embedded ECP features are disabled by default and require a special and confidential SW command available as a secure file from NXP.com for activation. Learn more about secure access rights.
- For other applications, engage with your Apple Wallet representative
- Get approval from Apple for using PN7221 in the application
- Sign in to NXP.com
- Request secure access rights
Is a development kit available for the PN7221?
No dedicated development kit is available.
Are general design guidelines, data sheets and app notes available to me before approval of specific Apple-controlled PN7221 documents?
Yes, all of the standard design principals used in the generic PN7220 also apply to the PN7221. The PN7221 includes additional content but is form, fit and functionally identical to the PN7220.
Documentation
Quick reference to our documentation types.
1-5 of 7 documents
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Application Note
PN7220 - Android porting guideupdated
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Application Note
How to use PN7220 in Dual-Host mode
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Application Note
PN7220 - Analog and RF settings
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User Guide
PN7220 - Quick start guide
Design Resources
Software
5 software files
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Configuration Tools
NFC Cockpit Configuration Tool for NFC ICs
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Configuration Tools
NFC Antenna Design Hub
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BSPs and Device Drivers
PN7220_iMX8M_Nano_13_21_00_Single_host
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BSPs and Device Drivers
PN7220_iMX8M_Mini_13_21_00_Single_host
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BSPs and Device Drivers
NciLib_PUB
Note: For better experience, software downloads are recommended on desktop.