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NXP AN10682: How to Use PN533 NFC Transmission Module

Comprehensive guide for implementing the NXP PN533 NFC module, covering hardware configuration, power distribution, host interfaces (USB/HSU), and command structures.

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Overview

This application note provides a detailed guide on using the PN533, a highly integrated 13.56 MHz NFC transmission module with an embedded 80C51 microcontroller core. It details the module's support for ISO/IEC 14443A/B, MIFARE Classic/Ultralight/DESFire encryption, FeliCa, and NFCIP-1 protocols. The document outlines operational configuration modes including Standard, PN512 emulation, and RF field ON. Hardware implementation details cover USB 2.0 Full Speed and High-Speed UART (HSU) host interfaces, I2C master functionality for driving external EEPROMs or TDA8029 contact readers, and power distribution schemes for both USB bus-powered and host-powered applications.

Use Cases

  • NFC card reader/writer design
  • Peer-to-peer NFC communication
  • EMVCo or PayPass compliant payment terminals
  • Integrated contactless and contact card reader systems
  • USB-powered NFC peripheral development

Topics

NFC
ISO/IEC 14443
ISO/IEC 18092
PN533
PN5331B3HN
PayPass
EMVCo
MIFARE
FeliCa
USB 2.0
HSU
80C51

Referenced Parts

PN5331B3HN

NXP

The PN5331B3HN with embedded firmware has following features:

TDA8029

NXP

I2C master interface to support the bridge to the TDA8029 contact reader (2 dedicated GP-IOs)

BR24C02FV-W

ROHM Semiconductor

EEPROM BR24C02FV-W (reset)

PN512

NXP

the PN533 is configured to act as real PN512 IC using serial interface.

PN533/C250

NXP

Creation: application note for samples PN533/C250

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