{"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-ev3","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":"2026-11-01T19:51:54.830Z","chip":{"id":"842d83e4-591d-4462-b8e8-3b37122a1f8f","slug":"mifare-desfire-ev3","name":"MIFARE DESFire EV3","manufacturer":"NXP","frequency_category":"HF 13.56 MHz","short_description":"Highest-security DESFire, SUN messaging, transport","manufacturer_url":"https://www.nxp.com/docs/en/data-sheet/MF3D_H_X3_SDS.pdf","frequency":"13.56 MHz","protocol":"ISO/IEC 14443-2/3/4 Type A, ISO/IEC 7816-4 APDU, NFC Forum Type 4 Tag","memory":"2 kB, 4 kB, 8 kB, or 16 kB EEPROM (data retention 25 years, 1,000,000 write cycles typical)","interface":"RF contactless (106–848 kbit/s)","temp_range":"-25°C to +85°C (operating), -55°C to +125°C (storage)","form_factor":"FFC wafer (120 µm), MOA4 (SOT500-2), MOA8 (SOT500-4); 17 pF or 70 pF antenna capacitance variants","security":"AES-128, 3DES (56/112/168-bit), CMAC, originality signature (ECC), Common Criteria EAL5+ certified, proximity check, transaction MAC, secure dynamic messaging (SDM), random UID","use_cases":["payments-transit","access-control","brand-protection"],"engineering_brief":"The MIFARE DESFire EV3 (MF3D(H)x3) is NXP's fourth-generation multi-application contactless IC with Common Criteria EAL5+ security certification. It supports flexible memory (2–16 kB EEPROM), hardware AES-128 and 3DES encryption, multiple key sets, transaction MAC, and advanced features such as secure dynamic messaging (SUN/NDEF mirroring), proximity check (relay attack protection), and ECC originality signature. Backward compatible with DESFire EV2/EV1/D40, it offers up to 32 files per application (no application limit), configurable communication buffer (up to 256 bytes), and ISO/IEC 7816-4 APDU support, making it ideal for high-security transport, access, and smart city ecosystems.","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 EV3 contactless IC with 2–16 kB EEPROM, AES-128/3DES encryption, EAL5+ certification, SUN messaging for high-security transit and access.","faq":[{"a":"The MIFARE DESFire EV3 is available in four EEPROM variants: 2 kB, 4 kB, 8 kB, and 16 kB. All versions offer 25-year data retention and typically support 1,000,000 write cycles.","q":"What memory sizes are available for the MIFARE DESFire EV3?"},{"a":"Yes, the DESFire EV3 is fully backward compatible with DESFire EV2, EV1, and D40, allowing seamless integration into existing systems while offering enhanced security and new features like secure dynamic messaging.","q":"Is MIFARE DESFire EV3 backward compatible with DESFire EV2?"},{"a":"The DESFire EV3 supports hardware-based AES-128 encryption and 3DES with 56, 112, or 168-bit keys. It also features CMAC for authentication, transaction MAC, and ECC-based originality signatures for anti-counterfeiting.","q":"What encryption does MIFARE DESFire EV3 support?"},{"a":"Secure Dynamic Messaging (SUN/SDM) enables encrypted NDEF mirroring, allowing authentication data and unique chip identifiers to be embedded in NFC URLs. This is used for brand protection, anti-counterfeiting, and tap-to-authenticate applications.","q":"What is secure dynamic messaging in DESFire EV3?"},{"a":"EAL5+ is one of the highest security certifications under the Common Criteria standard, indicating the DESFire EV3 has undergone rigorous independent evaluation and is suitable for government, banking, and high-security transport applications.","q":"What is the Common Criteria EAL5+ certification for DESFire EV3?"},{"a":"The DESFire EV3 operates at 13.56 MHz and supports ISO/IEC 14443A communication at speeds from 106 kbit/s up to 848 kbit/s, enabling fast transaction times for transit and access control applications.","q":"What data transfer speeds does the MIFARE DESFire EV3 support?"}],"standards":["iso-14443a","nfc-forum-type-4","iso-7816"],"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-ev3"}}