MIFARE® DESFire® Light Cards and Credentials

13.56MHz NXP family of MIFARE DESFire credentials

Overview

MIFARE DESFire Light cards and credentials are designed for easy integration into new and existing systems. Its predefined file system and total available memory of 640 Bytes (equivalent to MIFARE Classic® with 1 kB) make it an excellent choice for single-application, cost effective access control solutions.

Key Features

  • Contactless transmission of data and energy supply
  • Operating frequency of 13.56 MHz
  • Contactless interface compliant with ISO/IEC 14443-2/3 A
  • Uses ISO/IEC 14443-4 transmission protocol
  • Support of 7-byte Unique Identifiers (UID) and optionally Random ID (RID) according to ISO 14443-3
  • Support of ISO 7816-4 wrapped commands compliant to a subset of MIFARE DESFire EV2 commands
  • 640 bytes user memory, equivalent to available user memory on legacy MIFARE Classic 1kB product
  • Common Criteria certification: EAL4 for both Hardware and Software

Typical applications

  • Access control
  • Event Ticketing
  • Road Tolling and Parking
  • Secure Access Management
  • Secure Public Transport Ticketing
  • Student ID
30A Series

ISO Card : Gloss White : PETF

Industry standard ISO card constructed with PETF outer layers providing extended temperature resistance, durability and a great surface for printing.

30C Series

Clamshell Card

A cost competitive card package, constructed with an ABS shell that provides durability in harsh environments.

30B Series

Key Fob : Black : ABS

A stylish Key Fob with a thickness of only 2.2mm. The internal circuitry is completely overmolded in ABS plastic making it very durable and fully sealed from moisture ingress.