Have you learned about STMicroelectronics’ NFC technology?

Do you know STMicroelectronics’ NFC technology? What does it do? STMicroelectronics (ST; NYSE: STM), the world’s leading semiconductor supplier across multiple electronic applications, announced that STMicroelectronics has recently Field Communication (NFC) technology will power TCL Communications’ newly released Alcatel 3V smartphone. The phone is currently only available in the European market [Alcatel 3V NFC smartphones are only available in select markets.

The development of Alcatel 3V smartphones focuses on improving user experience and operational convenience through NFC functions. Therefore, TCL Communication selected STMicroelectronics' NFC controller chip. Through STMicroelectronics' unique NFC controller technology, it can ensure that it improves radio frequency performance without consuming too much battery power.

ST’s technology provides stable communication connections for fast and secure contactless payments, electronic ticketing transactions, peer-to-peer data transfer, and emerging use cases including interaction with “physical-web” objects such as smart posters or store shelves. . In addition, the excellent radio frequency performance also helps TCL Communication simplify the certification of strict EMVCo, GSMA and NFC Forum mandatory mobile phone standards.

Stefan Streit, general manager of global marketing of TCL Communication, said: "In line with the new development direction of Alcatel's 2018 smartphone product series, we are committed to continuing to provide high-quality, affordable smartphones to bring users a value-for-money experience. We are very We are happy to cooperate with STMicroelectronics to enable Alcatel 3V to have reliable and secure contactless connection functions, and provide global customers with a richer and more excellent user experience and interoperability through a large number of contactless terminal devices in daily life. Experience. With the strong support of STMicroelectronics and the efficient collaboration of the technical teams of both parties, Alcatel 3V has quickly passed the relevant certifications."

Laurent Degauque, Marketing Director of STMicroelectronics' Secure Microcontroller Division, said: "STMicroelectronics' high-RF performance NFC solution maximizes engineers' freedom and flexibility when designing new products. By taking full advantage of this flexibility, The integration process of NFC on Alcatel 3V smartphones has been effectively simplified, ultimately ensuring that our customer TCL Communications can bring products to market in a shorter time."

STMicroelectronics and TCL Communications intend to further expand their partnership and integrate STMicroelectronics’ hardware digital security solutions into TCL Communications’ future products. STMicroelectronics has a family of highly miniaturized, low-power chips that include an embedded secure element (eSE) for encryption and key storage and NFC/NFC certified to the Common Criteria EAL5+ security standard and the EMVCo financial security standard. eSE two-in-one chip. STMicroelectronics also offers eSIM solutions in various types and form factors.

ST21NFCD integrates a complete NFC controller and radio frequency circuit. The entire chip complies with NFC Forum type 1-5 tag technical specifications, ISO/IEC 18092 NFC interface and protocol (NFCIP), as well as RFID and payment standards, including ISO 15693, ISO/ IEC 14443 Type A&B, JIS X 6319-4 and MIFARE®.

STMicroelectronics’ active load modulation technology increases signal strength by synchronizing with the reader’s RF electric field and ensures coupling reliability during data exchange, giving designers greater flexibility in using smaller antennas and integrating System power consumption is minimized to extend battery life while providing users with a smooth and hassle-free contactless transaction experience.

To minimize circuit size and bill-of-materials cost, the ST21NFCD integrates a number of features, including a clock generator (optionally using an external reference clock or quartz crystal) and on-chip power management and battery voltage monitoring for increased energy efficiency and longer runtime. Function. The integrated eFlash embedded flash memory on the chip has a secure firmware update mechanism, giving users the flexibility to update software and security packages over the air. The above is the analysis of STMicroelectronics’ NFC technology, I hope it can help you.