{"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/ntag210-ntag212","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":"2026-11-01T19:51:55.623Z","chip":{"id":"4db01107-022b-4369-bf06-35cd75e4a1ed","slug":"ntag210-ntag212","name":"NTAG210 / NTAG212","manufacturer":"NXP","frequency_category":"NFC","short_description":"Entry NFC Forum Type 2, 48/128-byte memory","manufacturer_url":"https://www.nxp.com/docs/en/data-sheet/NTAG210_212.pdf","frequency":"13.56 MHz","protocol":"ISO/IEC 14443 Type A, NFC Forum Type 2 Tag compliant","memory":"NTAG210: 48 bytes user memory / 80 bytes total (20 pages × 4 bytes). NTAG212: 128 bytes user memory / 164 bytes total (41 pages × 4 bytes)","interface":"RF contactless","temp_range":"-25°C to +70°C operating, -55°C to +125°C storage","form_factor":"8-inch wafer on film frame carrier (FFC Bump), 75 µm or 120 µm thickness, Au bumps","security":"ECC-based originality signature (secp128r1), 32-bit password protection, 16-bit password acknowledge (PACK), 7-byte unique UID, field-programmable read-only locking, configurable authentication attempt limiting","use_cases":["nfc-marketing","brand-protection","supply-chain"],"engineering_brief":"NTAG210 and NTAG212 are entry-level NFC Forum Type 2 Tag ICs operating at 13.56 MHz with 106 kbit/s data rate, offering 48 and 128 bytes of user memory respectively. Both variants feature ECC-based originality signatures for authentication, 32-bit password protection for selective memory access control, UID ASCII mirroring for automatic NDEF message serialization, and FAST_READ commands for high-throughput production environments. Delivered as bumped wafers in 75 µm or 120 µm thickness, they provide 10-year data retention, 100,000 write cycles, and anti-tearing support for critical memory areas, making them ideal for mass-market NFC applications including smart advertising, product authentication, and retail labeling.","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 NTAG210/212 NFC Forum Type 2 Tag ICs with 48/128-byte user memory, ECC originality signature, password protection for smart advertising and product authentication.","faq":[{"a":"NTAG210 provides 48 bytes of user memory (80 bytes total across 20 pages), while NTAG212 offers 128 bytes of user memory (164 bytes total across 41 pages). Both organize memory in 4-byte pages.","q":"What is the difference between NTAG210 and NTAG212 memory capacity?"},{"a":"Yes, both NTAG210 and NTAG212 feature 32-bit password protection with 16-bit password acknowledge (PACK) for selective memory access control. They also include configurable authentication attempt limiting to prevent brute-force attacks.","q":"Does NTAG210 support password protection?"},{"a":"NTAG212 includes an ECC-based originality signature using the secp128r1 curve for cryptographic authentication, a 7-byte unique UID, field-programmable read-only locking, and password protection to verify product authenticity.","q":"What security features does NTAG212 have for product authentication?"},{"a":"Both NTAG210 and NTAG212 support 100,000 write cycles with 10-year data retention. They include anti-tearing support to protect critical memory areas during interrupted write operations.","q":"How many write cycles can NTAG210 and NTAG212 endure?"},{"a":"Yes, both are NFC Forum Type 2 Tag compliant and operate at 13.56 MHz following ISO/IEC 14443 Type A protocol at 106 kbit/s, ensuring broad compatibility with NFC-enabled smartphones and readers.","q":"Are NTAG210 and NTAG212 compatible with NFC smartphones?"},{"a":"UID ASCII mirroring automatically embeds the unique chip identifier into NDEF messages, enabling dynamic URL generation for serialized product tracking or anti-counterfeiting without external programming for each tag.","q":"What is UID ASCII mirroring in NTAG210 and NTAG212?"}],"standards":["iso-14443a","nfc-forum-type-2"],"alternatives":["1b6e1e9f-0746-4818-89ca-c5cf95e2ca5a","0276ee78-144a-43f3-a532-5c4efa22fe8b","a48c6850-32cf-4cbd-b7cc-e06b7b911944"],"no_direct_competitor":false,"long_form_html":null,"og_image_url":null,"canonical_url":"https://rfid-datasheet.com/chip/ntag210-ntag212"}}