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RFID hotel key cards, public transportation, event ticketing, and loyalty cards
NXP Mifare Ultralight C Card
The NXP MIFARE Ultralight C is a cost-effective contactless card designed for secure ticketing and short-term applications. Operating at 13.56 MHz and compliant with ISO/IEC 14443 Type A, it offers 192 bytes of memory with Triple DES authentication, making it suitable for hotel keys, public transport tickets, event access, and promotional cards.
- Triple DES authentication for enhanced security and anti-cloning protection
- 192 bytes of memory are sufficient for ticketing, trip counts, and basic data
- Low-cost solution for high-volume and short-term use cases
- Compatible with common contactless readers and gate systems
- Supports thin cards, wristbands, and tag formats for flexible deployment
Descripción
NXP’s MIFARE Ultralight C card is designed for cost-effective ticketing and short-term applications. It adheres to the ISO/IEC 14443 Type A standard, operates at 13.56MHz, features 192 bytes of EEPROM memory, and offers secure read/write functionality. Its lightweight design makes it ideal for high-volume applications such as hotel keys, public transportation cards, event tickets, and promotional membership cards.
Product Advantages
The Ultralight C card features Triple DES authentication, making it significantly more secure than standard Ultralight cards and preventing card copying and cloning.
Although its 192 bytes of storage are small, it’s just enough to store ticketing, trip counting, and points data. It offers a low cost and is suitable for single-use event tickets, promotional cards, and single-trip transportation tickets.
Fully compliant with ISO/IEC 14443 Type A, it is compatible with common card readers (such as POS, access control, and gates), simplifying deployment.
It supports thin card, wristband, and tag form factors. More flexible and lightweight than MIFARE Classic.
Product Parameters
Product Details:
| NXP Mifare Ultralight C Card Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Material | PVC, PET, PET-G, PC |
| Size | CR80 standard 86×54mm, or customised shape |
| Printing | Blank Card, or Customised Printing |
| Thickness | 0.84mm |
| Chip | NXP Mifare Ultralight C |
| Working Frequency | 13.56 MHz |
| Interface | RFID |
| Protocol | ISO/IEC 14443 Type A |
| UID | 7 Byte UID |
| EEPROM | 192 Bytes |
| Reading Distance | 0–10 cm |
| Function | Read & Write |
| Compatible Chip | ULC |
| Lifetime | >100,000 reads/writes, >10 years |
| Applications | RFID Hotel Key Card, Public Transportation, Event Ticketing, Loyalty |
FAQ
Q1. What is MIFARE Ultralight C mainly used for?
It is commonly used for secure ticketing, hotel key cards, public transport tickets, event access, and promotional membership cards.
Q2. How secure is MIFARE Ultralight C compared to Ultralight EV1?
Ultralight C supports Triple DES authentication, offering higher security and better protection against cloning than standard Ultralight cards.
Q3. How much data can be stored on an Ultralight C card?
It provides 192 bytes of memory, which is sufficient for ticketing data, trip counters, and basic user information.
Q4. Is the card compatible with existing readers and systems?
Yes. It operates at 13.56 MHz and complies with ISO/IEC 14443 Type A, making it compatible with most contactless readers, POS systems, and access gates.
Q5. What form factors are available for MIFARE Ultralight C?
It supports multiple form factors, including thin cards, wristbands, and tags, allowing flexible use across different applications and environments.
