MIFARE Plus EV1
MIFARE Plus with originality signature and virtual cards
Full Specifications
| Manufacturer | NXP |
|---|---|
| Frequency Category | HF 13.56 MHz |
| 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 |
| Temperature 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) |
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.
Typical Applications
- Public transportation ticketing
- Access management and physical access control
- Electronic toll collection
- Loyalty programs and micro-payment
- Secure mobile NFC applications (virtual card architecture)
- Multi-application smart cards with migration from MIFARE Classic
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