{"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/ntag213-215-216","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":"2026-11-01T19:52:25.453Z","chip":{"id":"1570ddf5-5d8c-41b7-9c87-cfafd9890241","slug":"ntag213-215-216","name":"NTAG213 / 215 / 216","manufacturer":"NXP","frequency_category":"NFC","short_description":"Mass-market NFC Type 2, 144/504/888-byte","manufacturer_url":"https://www.nxp.com/docs/en/data-sheet/NTAG213_215_216.pdf","frequency":"13.56 MHz","protocol":"ISO/IEC 14443 Type A, NFC Forum Type 2 Tag compliant","memory":"NTAG213: 180 bytes total (144 bytes user), NTAG215: 540 bytes total (504 bytes user), NTAG216: 924 bytes total (888 bytes user)","interface":"RF (contactless)","temp_range":"-25°C to +70°C (ambient)","form_factor":"8-inch wafer (75 µm or 120 µm thickness), MOA8 module (SOT500-4)","security":"ECC-based originality signature, 32-bit password protection, field-programmable read-only locking, 7-byte unique UID","use_cases":["nfc-marketing","brand-protection","asset-tracking"],"engineering_brief":"The NTAG213/215/216 family comprises NFC Forum Type 2 Tag compliant ICs from NXP designed for mass-market contactless applications at 13.56 MHz. They offer three memory variants (144, 504, or 888 bytes of user memory) with 106 kbit/s data rate, all featuring a 50 pF input capacitance optimized for small antenna designs. Security includes ECC-based originality signatures for authentication, 32-bit password protection with configurable access control, and static/dynamic memory locking. Advanced features include a 24-bit NFC counter, UID and counter ASCII mirroring for dynamic NDEF content, and FAST_READ for efficient production workflows, making them ideal for smart advertising, product authentication, and IoT applications.","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 NTAG213/215/216 NFC Forum Type 2 tags at 13.56 MHz with 144/504/888-byte user memory, 32-bit password protection, and ECC originality signatures.","faq":[{"a":"NTAG213 offers 144 bytes of user memory (180 bytes total), NTAG215 provides 504 bytes user (540 bytes total), and NTAG216 delivers 888 bytes user memory (924 bytes total). All three variants share the same security features and 13.56 MHz operating frequency.","q":"What is the memory difference between NTAG213, NTAG215, and NTAG216?"},{"a":"Yes, all NTAG213/215/216 chips are NFC Forum Type 2 Tag compliant and ISO/IEC 14443 Type A compatible, making them readable by virtually all NFC-enabled smartphones and devices. They operate at the standard 13.56 MHz NFC frequency with 106 kbit/s data rate.","q":"Is the NTAG215 compatible with NFC-enabled smartphones?"},{"a":"Yes, the NTAG216 (and entire NTAG21x family) includes 32-bit password protection with configurable access control. It also features ECC-based originality signatures for authentication and field-programmable read-only locking for both static and dynamic memory protection.","q":"Does NTAG216 support password protection?"},{"a":"The NTAG213 features a 7-byte (56-bit) unique identifier (UID) that is factory-programmed and cannot be changed. This UID can be mirrored into the user memory as ASCII text for dynamic NDEF content generation.","q":"What is the UID length of NTAG213 chips?"},{"a":"Yes, NTAG215 includes ECC-based originality signatures that enable cryptographic authentication to verify genuine products. Combined with 32-bit password protection and unique 7-byte UID, it provides robust anti-counterfeiting capabilities for brand protection applications.","q":"Can NTAG215 be used for product authentication?"},{"a":"NTAG216 has a 50 pF input capacitance, which is optimized for small antenna designs. This low capacitance allows for compact form factors and efficient RF coupling in contactless applications at 13.56 MHz.","q":"What is the input capacitance of NTAG216 for antenna design?"}],"standards":["iso-14443a","nfc-forum-type-2"],"alternatives":["a48c6850-32cf-4cbd-b7cc-e06b7b911944","4191c449-4d3a-4e71-bc62-52f78fbdc2d0","1b6e1e9f-0746-4818-89ca-c5cf95e2ca5a"],"no_direct_competitor":false,"long_form_html":null,"og_image_url":null,"canonical_url":"https://rfid-datasheet.com/chip/ntag213-215-216"}}