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NTAG 223 DNA

Name: NXP NTAG 223 DNA
Brand: NXP

The NXP NTAG 223 DNA is an NFC tag IC, with 144 bytes user memory, 240 bytes total EEPROM (60 pages × 4 bytes), operating at 13.56 MHz, under ISO/IEC 14443 Type A NFC Forum Type 2 Tag.

NFC Forum Type 2 IC with 144 bytes user memory and SUN message authentication for trusted IoT.

Official Datasheet ↗

Frequency

13.56 MHz

Protocol

ISO/IEC 14443 Type A, NFC Forum Type 2 Tag

Memory

144 bytes user memory, 240 bytes total EEPROM (60 pages × 4 bytes)

Interface

RF (contactless)

Temp Range

-25°C to +70°C (ambient), -55°C to +125°C (storage)

Form Factor

8-inch wafer (120 µm or 75 µm thickness), FFC Bump, Au bumps, 832 µm × 832 µm die size

Full Specifications

Manufacturer	NXP
Frequency Category	NFC
Frequency	13.56 MHz
Protocol	ISO/IEC 14443 Type A, NFC Forum Type 2 Tag
Memory	144 bytes user memory, 240 bytes total EEPROM (60 pages × 4 bytes)
Interface	RF (contactless)
Temperature Range	-25°C to +70°C (ambient), -55°C to +125°C (storage)
Form Factor	8-inch wafer (120 µm or 75 µm thickness), FFC Bump, Au bumps, 832 µm × 832 µm die size
Security	AES-128 CMAC (SUN), ECC-based originality signature, 32-bit password, 7-byte UID, Common Criteria EAL3+ (AVA.VAN.2)

Engineering Brief

NTAG 223 DNA is an NFC Forum Type 2 compliant IC featuring 144 bytes of user memory and advanced security with AES-128-based Secure Unique NFC (SUN) message authentication. The IC automatically mirrors UID, NFC counter, and CMAC into NDEF messages for real-time authentication and integrity protection. It includes an ECC-based originality signature (customizable and lockable), 32-bit password protection, automatic tap counter, and operates at 13.56 MHz with 106 kbit/s data transfer. Delivered as bump wafer (120 µm or 75 µm), it targets anti-counterfeiting, supply chain tracking, and secure IoT applications with Common Criteria EAL3+ certification.

Typical Applications

Standards & Compliance

Frequently Asked Questions

How much user memory does the NTAG 223 DNA have?

The NTAG 223 DNA provides 144 bytes of user-accessible memory within a total of 240 bytes EEPROM organized as 60 pages of 4 bytes each.

What security features does the NTAG 223 DNA offer?

The NTAG 223 DNA includes AES-128 CMAC-based SUN message authentication, ECC-based originality signature (customizable and lockable), 32-bit password protection, and 7-byte UID. It is Common Criteria EAL3+ certified (AVA.VAN.2).

What is SUN authentication on the NTAG 223 DNA?

Secure Unique NFC (SUN) automatically mirrors the UID, NFC counter, and AES-128 CMAC into NDEF messages, enabling real-time authentication and integrity verification without requiring external computation on every tap.

What is the data transfer speed of the NTAG 223 DNA?

The NTAG 223 DNA operates at 13.56 MHz with a data transfer rate of 106 kbit/s, compliant with ISO/IEC 14443 Type A and NFC Forum Type 2 Tag specifications.

What form factor is the NTAG 223 DNA available in?

The NTAG 223 DNA is delivered as a bump wafer in either 120 µm or 75 µm thickness, suitable for integration into labels, tags, and IoT devices.

What are typical applications for the NTAG 223 DNA?

The NTAG 223 DNA is designed for anti-counterfeiting, brand protection, supply chain tracking, secure IoT applications, and product authentication where cryptographic verification and originality checks are required.

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