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STMicroelectronics Develops Certified NFC Forum Type 5 Chips

Bring tamper-detect capability to smaller, more convenient tags.

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By: DAVID SAVASTANO

Editor, Ink World Magazine

STMicroelectronics’ ST25TV Type 5 NFC tag ICs combine the convenience of the ISO 15693 vicinity standard with the extra advantage of tamper detection as well as strong cloning-prevention, data-protection, and user-privacy features, the company said.   ISO 15693 tags can benefit from smaller antennas and more reliable data exchange over longer distances than ISO 14443 tags. As the only ISO 15693 IC with tamper detection, the ST25TV makes tags for applications like tamper-proof packaging and ele...

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