VTAP50 certified NFC reader board or module
VTAP50-OEM and VTAP50-MOD
Embedded reader board or module - USB & Serial
Universal contactless NFC reader board with integrated/removable antenna, designed for quick integration and easy certification in any mobile wallet application scenario. USB, RS-232 and 3V serial 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
VTAP50-OEM embedded reader board: 32mm x 58mm (1.26in x 2.28in) with integrated rectangular antenna
VTAP50-MOD embedded reader module: 20mm x 52mm (0.79in x 2.05in) to use with external antenna
Mounting options
4 x integrated mounting holes
Form factor
Populated PCB with holes for mounting
Power supply
5V DC (typ. 110mA, max 150mA)
Weight
6g (0.21oz)
Operating conditions
-25 to +70°C (-13 to 158°F); 0 to 95% RH non-condensing; optional conformal coating available
VTAP50-OEM embedded reader board: 32mm x 58mm (1.26in x 2.28in) with integrated rectangular antenna
VTAP50-MOD embedded reader module: 20mm x 52mm (0.79in x 2.05in) to use with external antenna
Mounting options
4 x integrated mounting holes
Form factor
Populated PCB with holes for mounting
Power supply
5V DC (typ. 110mA, max 150mA)
Weight
6g (0.21oz)
Operating conditions
-25 to +70°C (-13 to 158°F); 0 to 95% RH non-condensing; optional conformal coating available
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)
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)
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)
USB connectors
Micro USB socket and 8-pin captive cable connector for USB and RS-232 (2mm pitch)
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)
USB connectors
Micro USB socket and 8-pin captive cable connector for USB and RS-232 (2mm pitch)
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
RS-232 plus 3v3 serial on expansion connectors
Serial connectors
8-pin captive cable connector, optional 12-pin expansion connector, both 2mm pitch, FFC connector
Serial mode features
External barcode scanner input, VTAP command and OSDP modes, including support for secure configuration, encryption key & firmware updates. 3v3 serial interface for comms with embedded systems such as Raspberry Pi
RS-232 plus 3v3 serial on expansion connectors
Serial connectors
8-pin captive cable connector, optional 12-pin expansion connector, both 2mm pitch, FFC connector
Serial mode features
External barcode scanner input, VTAP command and OSDP modes, including support for secure configuration, encryption key & firmware updates. 3v3 serial interface for comms with embedded systems such as Raspberry Pi
Network interface
Secure on-board decryption of many pass types and storage of multiple ECC and AES keys
Other features
Operator feedback
Buzzer and LED provide device status and tap transaction feedback from reader and/or connected device/application, with customised colours and buzzer frequency and sequences
Reader management
USB/serial interface using configuration text files that can be locked and encrypted firmware file for field upgrades
Input/Output options
Support for up to 255 serial RGB LEDs via expansion connector
Buzzer and LED provide device status and tap transaction feedback from reader and/or connected device/application, with customised colours and buzzer frequency and sequences
Reader management
USB/serial interface using configuration text files that can be locked and encrypted firmware file for field upgrades
Input/Output options
Support for up to 255 serial RGB LEDs via expansion connector
Compliance / certification
VTAP50-OEM embedded reader board: Apple VAS, Apple ECP2/Access, Google Smart Tap, UKCA, CE, FCC, MIC, ISED, RoHS; Will require certification tests in final enclosure to meet Apple ECP2 requirements, according to your use.
VTAP50-MOD embedded reader module: Apple VAS, Apple ECP2/Access, Google Smart Tap; Requires certification tests with chosen antenna, such as permissive change to FCC modular certification of VTAP50-OEM and/or tests to meet Apple ECP2 requirements, according to your use.
VTAP50-MOD embedded reader module: Apple VAS, Apple ECP2/Access, Google Smart Tap; Requires certification tests with chosen antenna, such as permissive change to FCC modular certification of VTAP50-OEM and/or tests to meet Apple ECP2 requirements, according to your use.
Key features
- Fully certified by Apple and Google for VAS and Smart Tap. Tested and qualified for ECP2 access control - boards and modules generally require certification in final enclosure to meet Apple requirements.
- 5V powered, USB and serial interfaces via multiple connector options
- MIFARE & NFC tag support including UID, MIFARE sector, secure DESFire, Ultralight AES, NDEF, HCE and MIFARE2Go
- External serial LED support 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
- Secure on-board decryption of many pass types and storage of multiple ECC and AES keys
- Support for external serial barcode scanner input
- Additional NFC tag emulation and GymKit handoff modes
- Optional I/O expansion provides relays, serial LED and other interfaces
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