{"license":"Free for any use with attribution link to rfid-datasheet.com","citation":"RFID-Datasheet.com Chip Database — Roxtron","source":"https://rfid-datasheet.com/chip/mifare-desfire-ev2","methodology":"https://rfid-datasheet.com/methodology","data_notes":"Includes automated enrichment. Null means unknown; last_checked is link availability, not technical review. Manufacturer documents govern specifications.","generated_at":"2026-11-01T22:02:18.430Z","chip":{"id":"110f9308-f105-4f77-a7ef-9e3357c544bd","slug":"mifare-desfire-ev2","name":"MIFARE DESFire EV2","manufacturer":"NXP","frequency_category":"HF 13.56 MHz","short_description":"Enhanced EV1 with transaction MAC and proximity check","manufacturer_url":"https://www.nxp.com/docs/en/data-sheet/MF3DX2_MF3DHX2_SDS.pdf","frequency":"13.56 MHz","protocol":"ISO/IEC 14443-A (all levels), ISO/IEC 14443-4, ISO/IEC 7816-4 (partial), NFC compatible","memory":"2 kB, 4 kB, 8 kB, 16 kB, or 32 kB EEPROM (data retention 25 years, 500,000 write cycles typical)","interface":"RF contactless (106, 212, 424, 848 kbit/s)","temp_range":"-25°C to +70°C ambient, -55°C to +125°C storage","form_factor":"FFC wafer (8-inch 75/120 µm or 12-inch 75/150 µm thickness), MOA4 module (SOT500-2), MOB6 module (SOT500-3); standard (17 pF) or high (70 pF) input capacitance variants","security":"Common Criteria EAL5+ certified; AES-128, 3DES (3KTDEA, 168-bit), 2KTDEA (112-bit), Single DES (56-bit); CMAC (8 bytes); mutual three-pass authentication; Random ID option; ECC originality signature; proximity check; transaction MAC; hardware exception sensors","use_cases":["payments-transit","access-control","brand-protection"],"engineering_brief":"The MIFARE DESFire EV2 is NXP's third-generation contactless multi-application IC, offering flexible file-based memory organization with up to 32 kB EEPROM and unlimited applications per card. It supports multiple cryptographic engines (DES/3DES/AES-128) with EAL5+ Common Criteria certification and introduces advanced features such as delegated application management (MIsmartApp), transaction MAC, multiple key sets (up to 16), virtual card architecture, proximity check (relay attack prevention), and ECC-based originality verification. ISO/IEC 14443-A compliant with configurable data rates up to 848 kbit/s and backward compatible with DESFire D40/EV1, it is ideal for secure multi-service deployments in transit, payment, and identity applications. The chip is available as bare wafers or pre-packaged modules with standard (17 pF) or high (70 pF) antenna coupling options.","enriched":true,"url_status":"ok","link_status":"valid","last_checked":"2026-11-01T03:31:28.371+00:00","last_status_code":200,"last_content_type":"application/pdf","created_at":"2026-06-14T16:30:56.111445+00:00","manufacturer_id":"6daaf1cc-d0e6-40c7-aba0-a08b4c3493fe","chip_type":"tag_ic","dual_interface":false,"is_family_hub":false,"meta_description":"NXP MIFARE DESFire EV2 HF 13.56 MHz contactless IC with up to 32 kB EEPROM, AES-128/3DES encryption, EAL5+ certified for multi-application transit and payment.","faq":[{"a":"The MIFARE DESFire EV2 is available in five memory configurations: 2 kB, 4 kB, 8 kB, 16 kB, and 32 kB EEPROM with 25-year data retention and 500,000 write cycles.","q":"What memory sizes are available for the MIFARE DESFire EV2?"},{"a":"The DESFire EV2 supports AES-128, 3DES (3KTDEA 168-bit), 2KTDEA (112-bit), and Single DES (56-bit) encryption with mutual three-pass authentication and CMAC. It is Common Criteria EAL5+ certified.","q":"What encryption does the DESFire EV2 support?"},{"a":"Yes, the DESFire EV2 is NFC compatible and supports ISO/IEC 14443-A at all levels, ISO/IEC 14443-4, and operates at data rates of 106, 212, 424, and 848 kbit/s.","q":"Is MIFARE DESFire EV2 NFC compatible?"},{"a":"The proximity check is a relay attack prevention mechanism that verifies the physical proximity of the card to the reader, protecting against man-in-the-middle attacks in contactless transactions.","q":"What is the proximity check feature on DESFire EV2?"},{"a":"Yes, the MIFARE DESFire EV2 is backward compatible with DESFire D40 and DESFire EV1, allowing seamless integration into existing infrastructure while offering enhanced security features.","q":"Is DESFire EV2 backward compatible with earlier DESFire versions?"},{"a":"The DESFire EV2 supports unlimited applications per card with flexible file-based memory organization, making it ideal for multi-service deployments across transit, payment, and access control.","q":"How many applications can run on a DESFire EV2 chip?"}],"standards":["iso-14443a","iso-14443b","iso-7816","nfc-forum-type-4"],"alternatives":["81dfb9f5-0eb7-4cc4-ac56-39c727343e68","b29eeb3e-3592-475c-a2bb-66e6e5d1d808","a8f02792-ef95-4de1-8b7f-f542d73b5976"],"no_direct_competitor":false,"long_form_html":null,"og_image_url":null,"canonical_url":"https://rfid-datasheet.com/chip/mifare-desfire-ev2"}}