NXP 180K JCOP J3R180 Card

The NXP P71 Jcop J3r180 Card is a high-security dual-interface smart card chip introduced by NXP. It supports Java Card 3.0.5 and GlobalPlatform 2.3, features RSA/ECC/AES encryption capabilities, and is widely applied in the fields of eIDs, ePassports, public transportation, and cryptocurrency smart cards.

Description

The JCOP J3R180 Card is a secure Java Card solution based on the NXP JCOP 4 P71 platform, designed for applications requiring reliable data protection and flexible multi-application management. It provides a trusted environment for secure identity, payment, transportation, and authentication systems, combining advanced security features with stable performance for various smart card applications.

Jcop J3r180 Card Key Technical Features:

High-Security Java Card Platform:
Based on Java Card 3.0.5 Classic and GlobalPlatform 2.3 standards, it supports the dynamic loading of secure applications and multi-application isolation, meeting the rigorous security requirements of financial and government-level sectors.

Enhanced Cryptographic Capabilities:
The NXP JCOP J3R180 Card integrates hardware cryptographic acceleration with support for RSA 4096-bit, ECC 521-bit (NIST P-521), AES-256, and SHA-2 (SHA-256/384/512), delivering enhanced security performance for secure Java Card, identity, payment, and authentication applications.

Dual-Interface Unified Architecture:
Simultaneously supports both contact (ISO/IEC 7816) and contactless (ISO/IEC 14443 Type A) communication, ensuring compatibility with mainstream card readers worldwide.

High-Reliability Design:
The jcop card features an erase/write endurance of >500,000 cycles, data retention of >10 years, and an operating temperature range of -20°C to +80°C, making it suitable for use in harsh industrial and outdoor environments.

EAL6+ Security Certification:
Certified under Common Criteria EAL6+ and compliant with the EU eIDAS Regulation (Reg 2019/1157), making it the preferred chip solution for government digital identity systems.

Low Power Consumption & High Throughput:

The j3r180 Java smart card offers a contactless communication speed of 106 kb/s, while the contact interface supports read/write response times of 5–8 ms, thereby optimising transaction efficiency and user experience.

Smart Card Product Parameters

Parameter Category Technical Specifications
Chip Platform NXP JCOP 4 P71 J3R180
Operating System Java Card 3.0.5 Classic, GlobalPlatform 2.3
Security Certification CC EAL6+, EMVCo, PCI PTS, eIDAS compliant
Encryption Algorithm RSA (up to 4096-bit), ECC (up to 521-bit), AES-256, SHA-1/256/384/512
Storage Capacity 180 KB EEPROM, 10 KB RAM
Communication Interface ISO/IEC 7816 (Contact), ISO/IEC 14443 Type A (Contactless)
Communication Speed Contact: 5–8 ms response; Contactless: 106 kbit/s
Operating Voltage 1.62V – 5.5V (Wide Voltage Adaptive)
Operating Temperature -20°C to +80°C
Physical Form Factor Customizable as a Standard Card, Mini/Micro/Nano SIM, or Embedded Module
Erase/Write Endurance >500,000 cycles
Data Retention >10 years
Anti-Attack Capability DPA/SPA Countermeasures, Fault Injection Protection, Memory Encryption, Random Number Generator (AIS-31 Compliant)

Product Parameters

NXP Jcop4 180K SecID J3R180 Java Card
Material PVC, PET, PET-G, PC
Size CR80 standard 86×54mm, customised available
Printing Blank Card, or Customised Printing
Thickness 0.76mm, 0.81mm
Chip NXP Jcop4 P71 J3R180
Interface Contact / Dual Interfaces
Communication Protocol T=0, T=1, T=CL
Java Card Version Java Card 3.0.5 Classic Edition
Global Platform Version GP2.1, GP2.2, GP 2.3
User Memory 180K Bytes
Crypto • DES/TDES: 56b, 112b, 168b
• AES: 256 bits
• RSA: up to 4096 bits in 8-bit steps
• ECC GF(p): up to 521 bits
• SHA: SHA_128, SHA_224, SHA_256, SHA_384, SHA_512
Lifetime >500,000 reads/writes, >25 years
Certifications & Approvals

• EMVCo Platform Approval
• VISA Approvals
• MasterCard PIC (TAS & CAST)
• EMVCo CPA
• Common Criteria for OS
• Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS)

Applications • National eID
• Electronic Passport
• Electronic Driver’s License Card
• Electronic Health and Social Benefits Cards
• ePKI / eServices / Digital Signature Card
• Payment and Micro Payment
• Public Transport, Logical and Physical Access

Main Applications

Electronic Passports and Digital Identity:
As an EU eIDAS-compliant chip, the jcop j3r180 card is widely utilised in government-grade identity credentials—such as electronic passports, national ID cards, and residence permits—supporting biometric binding and digital signatures.

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Financial Payment Terminals:
Java Card for payment is deployed in EMV credit cards, debit cards, and mobile payment terminals; it facilitates contactless rapid payments (PayWave/PayPass) and secures cross-border transaction authentication.

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Public Transportation Systems:
Integrated into contactless Java Card smart ticketing systems for subways, buses, and highway ETCs, it enables “universal card access” and seamless, contactless gate passage; this technology has already been deployed across numerous European countries.

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Enterprise Secure Access:
Used in scenarios such as access control systems, VPN authentication, and code signing, it serves as a hardware-level Java Card identity token, replacing traditional username and password-based authentication schemes.

Enterprise Secure Access

IoT Root of Trust:
Acting as a JCOP card Secure Element (SE), it is embedded in industrial gateways, smart electricity meters, and connected vehicle OBD devices to ensure the integrity of firmware updates and remote communications.

IoT Root of Trust

Cases

International Applications:
Germany: Deployed in the national electronic ID (nPA) project, serving as the core security chip to facilitate citizens’ online government service transactions.
Czech Republic: Masaryk University utilised the Jcop J3R180 Java Card as a benchmark chip within the JCAlgTest platform to compare global Java Card performance; its ECC cryptographic algorithm execution efficiency ranks among the industry’s leaders.
Netherlands/Singapore: NXP officially designated the J3R180 as a flagship product within its “JCOP ID” portfolio, deploying it in smart city transit card and digital health card initiatives.
France/Italy: Multiple banks have adopted the J3R180 chip card to issue dual-interface EMV credit cards, supporting both contactless payments and Chip-and-PIN verification.

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Domestic Applications:
Adopted by domestic smart card manufacturers (such as Huaxiang Tiancheng and Kehou Trading) to produce “SecID Edition” dual-interface Java Cards, supplied to integrators within the financial and government sectors.
Deployed in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Digital Identity Pilot as a high-security eID Java Card carrier, facilitating integration with government service platforms such as “Yueshenshi” and “SheniQi.”.
Utilised in the upgrade project for Shenzhen Metro’s next-generation transit cards to enhance contactless transaction speeds and improve anti-interference capabilities.

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