{"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-ultralight-nano","methodology":"https://rfid-datasheet.com/methodology","data_notes":"Includes automated enrichment. Null means unknown; last_checked is link availability, not technical review. 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Product authentication use cases would rely on UID-based or simple memory-locking verification rather than challenge-response protocols.</p>","buying_guide":"<ul><li>Exact part number and silicon revision: Which specific MIFARE Ultralight Nano variant (e.g., specific ordering code) is offered? Die revisions may affect electrical characteristics.</li><li>Package format: Wafer, MOA8 module, or finished卡片/inlay? For single-use ticketing, supplier lamination processes affect antenna tuning.</li><li>Pre-personalization: Is the UID fixed NXP-assigned or customized? Are lock bits pre-configured?</li><li>Documentation access: Confirm availability of the complete product data sheet and any application notes specific to this variant rather than generic MIFARE Ultralight family documents.</li><li>Validation samples: Request ATR/ATS timing measurements and full memory map verification against NFC Forum Type 2 compliance requirements.</li><li>Lifecycle and migration path: Clarify relation to existing <a href=\"/chip/ntag-210\">NTAG 210μ</a> or other MIFARE Ultralight products for supply continuity planning.</li></ul>","how_it_works":"The NXP MIFARE Ultralight Nano operates at <strong>13.56 MHz</strong> in the HF band, communicating via the <a href=\"/standards/iso-14443a\">ISO/IEC 14443 Type A</a> standard. It implements the <a href=\"/standards/nfc-forum-type-2\">NFC Forum Type 2</a> protocol for tag operations. The chip uses ASK modulation for reader-to-tag communication and load modulation with Manchester or BPSK encoding for tag-to-reader responses, consistent with ISO 14443A physical layer requirements. Anti-collision follows the ISO 14443A bit collision detection protocol. As a memory tag IC, it provides a simplified command set optimized for single-use applications, with no cryptographic coprocessor—security features are limited compared to higher-end MIFARE products. The memory architecture follows NFC Forum Type 2 specifications with capability containers and NDEF message structures.","programming_notes":"<p>The MIFARE Ultralight Nano uses standard NFC Forum Type 2 commands. Essential command families include:</p><ul><li><code>READ</code> — read 16 bytes (4 pages) starting at specified page address</li><li><code>WRITE</code> — write 4 bytes to a single page</li><li><code>GET_VERSION</code> — retrieve product version information for chip identification</li></ul><p>Reader compatibility: Any <a href=\"/standards/iso-14443a\">ISO/IEC 14443 Type A</a> compliant reader or NFC Forum Type 2 compatible device can communicate with this tag. NFC-enabled smartphones support basic NDEF read/write operations.</p><p>Memory layout considerations: NFC Forum Type 2 tags use a capability container at pages 03h-06h (or similar depending on specific variant), with NDEF message storage beginning after the CC. Lock bits control write protection of memory regions—programming these irreversibly is a typical pitfall. The OTP area (if present in specific variant) can only be written once.</p><p>Security limitations: No authentication command (no <code>AUTHENTICATE</code> equivalent). The chip lacks the cryptographic features of <a href=\"/chip/mifare-desfire-ev2\">MIFARE DESFire EV2</a> or DNA-based products like <a href=\"/chip/ntag-24x-dna\">NTAG 24x DNA</a>. Anti-cloning protection is minimal—UID is fixed and readable. For applications requiring tamper evidence or status detection, consider <a href=\"/chip/ntag-223-dna-statusdetect\">NTAG 223 DNA StatusDetect</a> or related products instead.</p><p>Variant selection: The specific MIFARE Ultralight family variant determines exact memory size, presence of counters, and lock bit behavior—verify exact part number before assuming compatibility with published Type 2 examples.</p>"},"og_image_url":"https://rfid-datasheet.com/og/chip/mifare-ultralight-nano","canonical_url":"https://rfid-datasheet.com/chip/mifare-ultralight-nano"}}