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edmund

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Mar 28, 2011 9:50 PM

What is the future of NFC (Near Field Communications)

Hi All,

just wanna gather some experts comments on the future of NFC.

Cheers

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Brandon
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Mar 29, 2011 2:05 PM (in response to edmund)
What is the future of NFC (Near Field Communications)

Hello,
With the implementation and support for NFC in Google’s Android 2.3 platform, I think that NFC has a very bright future. See link for more information about NFC in Android.
http://developer.android.com/resources/samples/NFCDemo/index.html

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- BrianM
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  Mar 29, 2011 5:00 PM (in response to Brandon)
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  Any idea when Android 2.3 is coming out?
  
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  - Robert Nelson
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    Mar 29, 2011 5:14 PM (in response to BrianM)
    Re: What is the future of NFC (Near Field Communications)
    
    Brian,
    
    Google's Android 2.3 (aka: Gingerbread) has been out for awhile, the last point release "2.3.3" was released on 24 February 2011.
    
    Android's source is available here: http://android.git.kernel.org/
    
    Or you'll have to wait for your phone/provider to provide an update if they choose too.
    
    Regards,
    
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  - Chris
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    Mar 29, 2011 5:12 PM (in response to BrianM)
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    Unfortunately, we don't have any device specific information beyond what's publicly available.
    
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- Christina N
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  Sep 7, 2011 1:52 PM (in response to Brandon)
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  For cell phones with NFC, read http://www.digikey.com/techzone/archive.page?site=us&lang=en&zone=wireless
  
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- Christina N
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  Oct 5, 2011 7:44 AM (in response to Brandon)
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  And more merchants are supporting Google wallet as well.
  http://www.nfctimes.com/news/merchant-announces-support-google-wallet-including-coupons
  
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Mar 30, 2011 11:26 AM (in response to edmund)
Re: What is the future of NFC (Near Field Communications)

The future of NFC, I believe, will be in POS and access controll environments. The organization I work for is currently investigating the usage of an NFC Boot Loader for RFID readers. NFC conforms the ISO 14443 standards running at 13.56MHZ. this means that an android device with NFC could be used in existing residential and corporate environment. combind NFC with hardware released by organizations such as Schlage tha allow you to controll your home with an app on your android device and the posibilities are endless.

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Ben
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Mar 30, 2011 12:09 PM (in response to edmund)
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I see that Windows Phone 7 is likely getting support in the near future as well.
http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/29/windows-phone-7-getting-nfc-payments-in-next-update/

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Jan 27, 2012 1:35 PM (in response to edmund)
What is the future of NFC (Near Field Communications)

Automotive: NXP Semi actually has the NCF2970 single-chip solution for multifunction car keys. The chip enables car makers to offer a new driving experience with keys that connect to external NFC-compliant devices, such a smartphones, tablets, and laptops.
It allows data exchange with NFC-compliant devices via a standardized 13.56-MHz wireless link.
It has a 125-kHz front-end for the immobilizer and passive keyless entry/go systems, and works with an external UHF transmitter (315 to 928 MHz) for both remote keyless entry and passive keyless entry/go systems.

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- Christina N
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  Jan 31, 2012 12:18 PM (in response to Christina N)
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  Also check out the Melexis NFC transceiver chip for cars, http://www2.electronicproducts.com/NFC_transceiver_is_qualified_for_cars-article-icacn02_feb2012-html.aspx
  
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Jan 29, 2012 1:28 PM (in response to edmund)
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STMicroelectronics also has the ST21NFCA single chip designed for supporting 13.56 MHz contactless communication, including NFC functions in the three operating modes: card emulation, reader/writer and peer-to-peer communication. This chip came out in 2008, but is not avaliable in disribution - for some reason.

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Jan 29, 2012 1:48 PM (in response to edmund)
What is the future of NFC (Near Field Communications)

Another chip worth looking at is the Texas Instruments TRF7970A integrated 13.56-MHz transceiver. Digikey has devices in stock and a evaluation board available.

http://search.digikey.com/us/en/cat/rf-if-and-rfid/rfid-ics/3539642?k=TRF7970A

It meets NFCIP-1 (ISO/IEC 18092) and NFCIP-2 (ISO/IEC 21481) standards and comes in a 32-Pin QFN 5 x 5 mm package.

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