NXP AN10683: PN533 NFC Demo Board Application Note
Technical description and reference design for the PN533 NFC demo board (PCB1950-1), featuring USB 2.0, multi-protocol support, and integrated antenna matching.
Overview
This application note provides a detailed description of the PCB1950-1 demo board, a reference design for the NXP PN533 NFC controller. The document outlines the features of the PN5331B3HN IC, including support for ISO/IEC 14443A/B, MIFARE, FeliCa, and NFCIP-1 protocols up to 847Kbit/s. It includes comprehensive hardware documentation such as electrical schematics, PCB layout films, and a full bill of materials. The board utilizes a USB 2.0 full-speed interface, is bus-powered via an integrated LDO, and features an I2C master interface to support external peripherals like EEPROMs or the TDA8029 contact reader bridge.
Use Cases
- USB NFC reader/writer development
- Contactless payment terminal design (Paypass, EMVCo)
- NFCIP-1 peer-to-peer communication
- Smart card reader infrastructure
- Bus-powered NFC peripheral integration
Topics
Referenced Parts
PN533
NXP
PCB1950-1 is a reference design for PN533 IC.
TDA8029
NXP
I2C master interface to support the bridge to the TDA8029 contact reader (2 dedicated GP-IOs)
PN512
NXP
ST3 closed, ST4 open: Emulation of the PN512.
| PN5331B3HN | NXP | The PN5331B3HN with embedded firmware has following features: |
| PN533 | NXP | PCB1950-1 is a reference design for PN533 IC. |
| TDA8029 | NXP | I2C master interface to support the bridge to the TDA8029 contact reader (2 dedicated GP-IOs) |
| PN512 | NXP | ST3 closed, ST4 open: Emulation of the PN512. |