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Manufacturer documents govern specifications.","generated_at":"2026-11-02T00:54:11.599Z","chip":{"id":"632c2ada-a225-4141-ab7b-d32b25c8c0bb","slug":"mifare-plus-ev1","name":"MIFARE Plus EV1","manufacturer":"NXP","frequency_category":"HF 13.56 MHz","short_description":"MIFARE Plus with originality signature and virtual cards","manufacturer_url":"https://www.global-ic.sg/pdf-f3/mf1p2131da6-01j.pdf","frequency":"13.56 MHz","protocol":"ISO/IEC 14443-A (Type A)","memory":"2 kB (2048 bytes) or 4 kB (4096 bytes) EEPROM; 2K version: 32 sectors × 4 blocks; 4K version: 32 sectors × 4 blocks + 8 sectors × 16 blocks; 16 bytes per block","interface":"RF contactless (no contact pins); ISO/IEC 14443-3 and ISO/IEC 14443-4 activation; ISO/IEC 7816-4 APDU support","temp_range":"-25°C to +70°C (ambient operating); -55°C to +125°C (storage)","form_factor":"MOA4 (SOT500-2), MOB6 (SOT500-3), 8-inch wafer (sawn, 75 µm or 120 µm thickness, FFC); 17 pF or 70 pF antenna capacitance variants","security":"AES-128 encryption (authentication, data integrity, secure messaging); CRYPTO1 (SL1 backward compatibility); ECC originality signature; Transaction MAC; 3-Pass AES and CRYPTO1 authentication; Common Criteria EAL5+ targeted; Anti-tearing for keys and sector trailers; Proximity check (relay attack protection)","use_cases":["payments-transit","access-control","brand-protection"],"engineering_brief":"The MIFARE Plus EV1 is a high-security contactless smart card IC operating at 13.56 MHz and fully compliant with ISO/IEC 14443-A. It offers 2 kB or 4 kB EEPROM with AES-128 cryptography for authentication, data encryption, and integrity protection, supporting seamless migration from legacy MIFARE Classic (CRYPTO1) infrastructure via three security levels (SL0, SL1, SL3). Advanced features include ECC-based originality signature, Transaction MAC for fraud prevention, virtual card architecture for multi-application use (e.g., mobile NFC), proximity check against relay attacks, and both native and ISO/IEC 7816-4 APDU command modes. The chip is available in module (MOA4, MOB6) and wafer form factors with 17 pF or 70 pF antenna capacitance options, targeting high-security transit, access, and payment applications.","enriched":true,"url_status":"ok","link_status":"invalid","last_checked":"2026-11-01T03:31:28.371+00:00","last_status_code":404,"last_content_type":"text/html; charset=UTF-8;","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 Plus EV1 13.56 MHz contactless IC with 2/4 kB EEPROM, AES-128 security, MIFARE Classic backward compatibility for transit and access control.","faq":[{"a":"MIFARE Plus EV1 is available in 2 kB (2048 bytes) and 4 kB (4096 bytes) EEPROM versions. The 2K variant has 32 sectors of 4 blocks each, while the 4K variant adds 8 additional sectors with 16 blocks each.","q":"What memory sizes are available for MIFARE Plus EV1?"},{"a":"Yes, MIFARE Plus EV1 supports backward compatibility with MIFARE Classic infrastructure through Security Level 1 (SL1) using CRYPTO1 authentication. This enables seamless migration from legacy MIFARE Classic systems while maintaining interoperability during transition periods.","q":"Is MIFARE Plus EV1 backward compatible with MIFARE Classic?"},{"a":"MIFARE Plus EV1 uses AES-128 encryption for secure authentication, data integrity, and secure messaging. It also supports CRYPTO1 for backward compatibility and features 3-Pass authentication for both AES and CRYPTO1 modes.","q":"What encryption does MIFARE Plus EV1 use?"},{"a":"Yes, MIFARE Plus EV1 includes a proximity check feature specifically designed to protect against relay attacks, ensuring the physical proximity of the card during authentication processes.","q":"Does MIFARE Plus EV1 support relay attack protection?"},{"a":"The ECC originality signature is an elliptic curve cryptography-based feature that allows verification of chip authenticity, helping to prevent counterfeiting and ensure genuine NXP products are deployed in security-critical applications.","q":"What is the ECC originality signature in MIFARE Plus EV1?"},{"a":"Yes, MIFARE Plus EV1 supports virtual card architecture, enabling multi-application use cases including mobile NFC implementations. It also supports ISO/IEC 7816-4 APDU commands for flexible application layer integration.","q":"Can MIFARE Plus EV1 be used for mobile NFC applications?"}],"standards":["iso-14443a","iso-7816","nfc-forum-type-4"],"alternatives":["91c3a16f-2085-4f7a-898e-0c1b3113ba23","81dfb9f5-0eb7-4cc4-ac56-39c727343e68"],"no_direct_competitor":false,"long_form_html":null,"og_image_url":null,"canonical_url":"https://rfid-datasheet.com/chip/mifare-plus-ev1"}}