The NXP P71 JCop4 J3R180 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.
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:
Hardware acceleration supports RSA 4096-bit, ECC 521-bit (NIST P-521), AES-256, and the SHA-2 series (SHA-256/384/512), providing comprehensive coverage of modern cryptographic standards.
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:
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:
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.
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, it is widely utilised in government-grade identity credentials—such as electronic passports, national ID cards, and residence permits—supporting biometric binding and digital signatures.
Financial Payment Terminals: Deployed in EMV credit cards, debit cards, and mobile payment terminals, it facilitates contactless rapid payments (PayWave/PayPass) and secures cross-border transaction authentication.
Public Transportation Systems: Integrated into 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.
Enterprise Secure Access: Used in scenarios such as access control systems, VPN authentication, and code signing, it serves as a hardware-level identity token, replacing traditional username and password-based authentication schemes.
IoT Root of Trust: Acting as a 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.
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 J3R180 as a benchmark chip within the JCAlgTest platform to compare global Java Card performance; its ECC 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 to issue dual-interface EMV credit cards, supporting both contactless payments and Chip-and-PIN verification.
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 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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