VTAP25 NFC reader module
VTAP25-MOD
Embedded surface mount reader module - USB & serial
Universal contactless NFC reader module for quick integration and easy certification in any mobile wallet scenario where a small form-factor and/or custom antenna is required. USB and multiple serial host interfaces, with secure embedded management and firmware update capabilities. Supports a wide range of cards, tags and secure NFC credentials, including Apple Wallet, Google Wallet, MIFARE® and NFC tag types.
Physical characteristics
Dimensions
24mm x 29.3mm x 5.9mm (0.95in x 1.15in x 0.23in) to use with external antenna
Mounting options
Surface mount module, supplied in trays
Form factor
Surface mount module with castellated SMD pinout
Power supply
3.3V or 5V DC
Operating conditions
-40 to +85°C (-40 to 185°F); 0 to 95% RH non-condensing
24mm x 29.3mm x 5.9mm (0.95in x 1.15in x 0.23in) to use with external antenna
Mounting options
Surface mount module, supplied in trays
Form factor
Surface mount module with castellated SMD pinout
Power supply
3.3V or 5V DC
Operating conditions
-40 to +85°C (-40 to 185°F); 0 to 95% RH non-condensing
NFC interface
Frequency/standards
13.56MHz, ISO 14443A/B, ISO 15693 and ISO 18092
Antenna
Integrated 40mm (1.57in) square antenna
Read range
Typically 50mm (2in) depending on environment and phone/card/tag
Mobile wallet compatibility & features
Apple Wallet NFC cards (VAS for loyalty/membership/tickets, ECP2 DESFire for Access/ID); Google Wallet NFC cards (Smart Tap, including extensions, MIFARE2Go DESFire); Card auto-selection with VAS, ECP2, Smart Tap and DESFire; Express Mode & CDCVM with ECP2; Mobile device type detection; ECC key auto-selection and reporting; Multiple pass type IDs, Apple enrolment URL and Google STUID capture where supported
Card/tag compatibility & data reading capability
UID/CSN reading from all supported card/tag types – including NFC Type 1 (Topaz), Type 2 (MIFARE Ultralight & NTAG), Type 3 (FeliCa), Type 4 (DESFire, T=CL & HCE), Type 5 (ICODE) & MIFARE Classic; NDEF records from NFC Type 2, 3 & 4; Block data from MIFARE Classic, Ultralight/NTAG (NFC Type 2) & ICODE (NFC Type 5); Secure data reading from MIFARE Classic, MIFARE DESFire, MIFARE Ultralight AES
Other NFC modes
Dynamic NFC format NDEF card/tag emulation with smart write-back; GymKit handoff; NFC Forum connection handover (CH/TNEP); low power mode
Pass IDs
6 x Apple merchant IDs and 6 x Google collector IDs
Encryption key slots
6 x ECC key slots (for Apple & Google ID keys); 9 x Application key slots (for MIFARE Classic, DESFire, Ultralight AES and/or OSDP secure channel)
Encryption algorithms
NIST P-256 modes ECDH and ECDSA, HMAC SHA-256, AES-128 and AES-256 in CTR, GCM, CMAC and CBC modes, ANSI-X9.63-KDF & HKDF according to RFC5869 using HMAC-SHA256, key derivation following NXP AN 10922
13.56MHz, ISO 14443A/B, ISO 15693 and ISO 18092
Antenna
Integrated 40mm (1.57in) square antenna
Read range
Typically 50mm (2in) depending on environment and phone/card/tag
Mobile wallet compatibility & features
Apple Wallet NFC cards (VAS for loyalty/membership/tickets, ECP2 DESFire for Access/ID); Google Wallet NFC cards (Smart Tap, including extensions, MIFARE2Go DESFire); Card auto-selection with VAS, ECP2, Smart Tap and DESFire; Express Mode & CDCVM with ECP2; Mobile device type detection; ECC key auto-selection and reporting; Multiple pass type IDs, Apple enrolment URL and Google STUID capture where supported
Card/tag compatibility & data reading capability
UID/CSN reading from all supported card/tag types – including NFC Type 1 (Topaz), Type 2 (MIFARE Ultralight & NTAG), Type 3 (FeliCa), Type 4 (DESFire, T=CL & HCE), Type 5 (ICODE) & MIFARE Classic; NDEF records from NFC Type 2, 3 & 4; Block data from MIFARE Classic, Ultralight/NTAG (NFC Type 2) & ICODE (NFC Type 5); Secure data reading from MIFARE Classic, MIFARE DESFire, MIFARE Ultralight AES
Other NFC modes
Dynamic NFC format NDEF card/tag emulation with smart write-back; GymKit handoff; NFC Forum connection handover (CH/TNEP); low power mode
Pass IDs
6 x Apple merchant IDs and 6 x Google collector IDs
Encryption key slots
6 x ECC key slots (for Apple & Google ID keys); 9 x Application key slots (for MIFARE Classic, DESFire, Ultralight AES and/or OSDP secure channel)
Encryption algorithms
NIST P-256 modes ECDH and ECDSA, HMAC SHA-256, AES-128 and AES-256 in CTR, GCM, CMAC and CBC modes, ANSI-X9.63-KDF & HKDF according to RFC5869 using HMAC-SHA256, key derivation following NXP AN 10922
USB interface
USB device types (can enable/disable as required)
USB mass storage (for easy configuration, key loading & firmware updates); Human Interface Device (standard barcode reader/keyboard emulation); USB virtual COM port (for configuration, file transfer and command interface, including OSDP over USB COM)
Connection methods
USB powered, 3.3V powered with VBUS detection
Operating system support
Windows, Linux, MacOS full support for keyboard emulation, virtual COM device and mass storage; Android support for keyboard emulation, virtual COM device; iPhone and iPad support
USB mass storage (for easy configuration, key loading & firmware updates); Human Interface Device (standard barcode reader/keyboard emulation); USB virtual COM port (for configuration, file transfer and command interface, including OSDP over USB COM)
Connection methods
USB powered, 3.3V powered with VBUS detection
Operating system support
Windows, Linux, MacOS full support for keyboard emulation, virtual COM device and mass storage; Android support for keyboard emulation, virtual COM device; iPhone and iPad support
Serial interface
Serial interface types
Primary UART, secondary UART, SPI slave, I2C slave – all 3.3V
Serial mode features
External barcode scanner input, VTAP command and OSDP modes, including support for secure configuration, encryption key and firmware updates from host processor. Sleep mode.
Primary UART, secondary UART, SPI slave, I2C slave – all 3.3V
Serial mode features
External barcode scanner input, VTAP command and OSDP modes, including support for secure configuration, encryption key and firmware updates from host processor. Sleep mode.
Other features
Operator feedback
Buzzer output signal (3.3V logic) for AC sounder, configurable note sequences on startup and card/pass read. External serial LED output (3.3V logic) configurable colours on startup and card/pass read.
Wake up
Can be set as input (to wake the module) or output (to send a wakeup signal the host device)
Reader management
USB/serial interface using configuration text files that can be locked and encrypted firmware file for field upgrades
Development kit
Comprehensive reference design board with removable reference and external antenna options
Buzzer output signal (3.3V logic) for AC sounder, configurable note sequences on startup and card/pass read. External serial LED output (3.3V logic) configurable colours on startup and card/pass read.
Wake up
Can be set as input (to wake the module) or output (to send a wakeup signal the host device)
Reader management
USB/serial interface using configuration text files that can be locked and encrypted firmware file for field upgrades
Development kit
Comprehensive reference design board with removable reference and external antenna options
Compliance / certification
RoHS; All others pending: Apple VAS, Apple ECP2/Access, Google Smart Tap, UKCA, CE, FCC, ISED
Key features
- Fully certified by Apple and Google for VAS and Smart Tap. Tested and qualified for ECP2 access control - modules also generally require certification in final enclosure.
- 5V or 3.3V supply with on-board power management, USB VBUS detection and low power mode for use with battery-powered devices
- USB and serial UART, SPI and I2C interfaces via castellated SMD pinout. Development kit/reference design/antenna also available.
- MIFARE & NFC tag support including UID, MIFARE sector, secure DESFire, Ultralight AES, NDEF, HCE and MIFARE2Go
- Support for up to 255 external serial RGB LEDs including animations
- Configuration, keys and firmware updates managed locally over USB or serial
- Powerful real and virtual COM interface with multiple protocols including secure OSDP over serial, SPI and I2C
- Secure on-board decryption of many pass types and storage of multiple ECC and AES keys
- Additional NFC tag emulation and GymKit handoff modes
- On board EAL6+ secure element (SE050) plus other additional I/O pins and features available
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