MIFARE SAM AV3
The NXP MIFARE SAM AV3 is an HF 13.56 MHz RFID tag IC, with ROM: 512-586 kB program memory; EEPROM: up to 142.25 kB data and program memory (including up to 32 kB for Programmable Logic); RAM: up to 7488 B data memory, operating at 13.56 MHz (ISO/IEC 7816 contact interface), under ISO/IEC 7816-3 T=1 protocol, ISO/IEC 14443 (via CIU), supports MIFARE products, NTAG DNA, ICODE DNA UCODE DNA.
Latest secure access module, DES/AES/RSA/ECC support
Full Specifications
| Manufacturer | NXP |
|---|---|
| Frequency Category | HF 13.56 MHz |
| Frequency | 13.56 MHz (ISO/IEC 7816 contact interface) |
| Protocol | ISO/IEC 7816-3 T=1 protocol, ISO/IEC 14443 (via CIU), supports MIFARE products, NTAG DNA, ICODE DNA, UCODE DNA |
| Memory | ROM: 512-586 kB program memory; EEPROM: up to 142.25 kB data and program memory (including up to 32 kB for Programmable Logic); RAM: up to 7488 B data memory |
| Interface | ISO/IEC 7816 contact (Class A/5V, B/3V, C/1.8V); optional I2C slave mode (HVQFN package only); X-mode direct interface with NXP reader ICs (RC663, RC52x, PN512) |
| Temperature Range | -25°C to +85°C |
| Form Factor | Wafer (150 µm sawn on film frame carrier NAU000), HVQFN32 (5×5×0.85 mm SOT617-3), PCM1.5 contact module (8-contact SOT658-1) |
| Security | CC EAL6+ certified SmartMX2 P60 platform; MIFARE Security Evaluation Scheme composite certified; FIPS 140-2 CAVP certified; MIFARE Crypto1, DES, TDEA (112/168-bit), AES (128/192/256-bit), RSA (up to 2048-bit), ECC (up to 256-bit); secure key storage (128 symmetric, 3 RSA, 8 ECC public, 48 EMV CA public); TRNG (AIS-31 compliant); 3-pass authentication; secure messaging; PUF; active security sensors |
Engineering Brief
The MIFARE SAM AV3 is a CC EAL6+ certified secure access module built on NXP's SmartMX2 P60 controller, designed as a security add-on for contactless reader devices. It supports comprehensive cryptography (DES, TDEA, AES-128/192/256, RSA up to 2048-bit, ECC up to 256-bit) with proven interoperability across all NXP's MIFARE, NTAG DNA, ICODE DNA, and UCODE DNA product families. The module features Programmable Logic (up to 32 kB) for custom business logic, X-mode high-speed communication with compatible reader ICs, and secure host-to-SAM communication via AES or RSA-based protocols. Available in wafer, HVQFN32 (with optional I2C slave interface), and PCM1.5 contact module form factors, it operates from -25°C to +85°C across Class A/B/C supply voltages (1.62V–5.5V) with ISO/IEC 7816 contact interface and supports baud rates up to 1.5 Mbit/s.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What security certifications does the MIFARE SAM AV3 have?
The MIFARE SAM AV3 is CC EAL6+ certified on the SmartMX2 P60 platform, MIFARE Security Evaluation Scheme composite certified, and FIPS 140-2 CAVP certified. It includes AIS-31 compliant TRNG and active security sensors.
What cryptographic algorithms does the SAM AV3 support?
SAM AV3 supports MIFARE Crypto1, DES, TDEA (112/168-bit), AES (128/192/256-bit), RSA up to 2048-bit, and ECC up to 256-bit. It can store 128 symmetric keys, 3 RSA keys, 8 ECC public keys, and 48 EMV CA public keys.
How much memory does the MIFARE SAM AV3 have?
The SAM AV3 features 512-586 kB ROM program memory, up to 142.25 kB EEPROM (including up to 32 kB for Programmable Logic), and up to 7488 bytes of RAM.
What is X-mode on the MIFARE SAM AV3?
X-mode is a high-speed direct interface that enables optimized communication between the SAM AV3 and compatible NXP reader ICs including RC663, RC52x, and PN512, supporting baud rates up to 1.5 Mbit/s.
Which MIFARE products are compatible with SAM AV3?
SAM AV3 supports all NXP MIFARE products plus NTAG DNA, ICODE DNA, and UCODE DNA families. It communicates via ISO/IEC 14443 through its integrated CIU (Contactless Interface Unit).
What form factors is the MIFARE SAM AV3 available in?
The SAM AV3 is available in wafer form, HVQFN32 package (with optional I2C slave mode), and PCM1.5 contact module. All versions support ISO/IEC 7816 Class A (5V), B (3V), and C (1.8V) operation.
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