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NTAG 224 DNA StatusDetect

NFC tag IC with secure brand protection features, tamper status detection, and originality signature for anti-counterfeiting.

Official Datasheet ↗
Frequency
13.56 MHz
Protocol
ISO/IEC 14443-A, NFC Forum Type 2
Memory
144 bytes user memory
Interface
RF (contactless)
Temp Range
-25°C to +85°C
Form Factor
HVSON8, wafer

Full Specifications

ManufacturerNXP Semiconductors
Frequency CategoryNFC
Frequency13.56 MHz
ProtocolISO/IEC 14443-A, NFC Forum Type 2
Memory144 bytes user memory
InterfaceRF (contactless)
Temperature Range-25°C to +85°C
Form FactorHVSON8, wafer
SecurityAES-128 based originality signature, SUN (Secure Unique NFC) message, tamper status detection, 32-bit password protection, ECC-based authentication

Engineering Brief

The NTAG 224 DNA StatusDetect is an advanced NFC tag IC designed specifically for secure brand protection and anti-counterfeiting applications. It features tamper status detection capabilities that monitor physical tampering events, combined with ECC-based cryptographic originality signatures that enable smartphone-based authentication without requiring backend connectivity. The chip implements Secure Unique NFC (SUN) messaging with AES-128 encryption, providing dynamic authentication data that changes with each read, making cloning virtually impossible while enabling straightforward consumer verification through standard NFC-enabled smartphones.

Typical Applications

  • Brand protection and anti-counterfeiting for consumer products
  • Product authentication and supply chain integrity verification
  • Tamper-evident packaging with status detection
  • Consumer engagement with secure brand interaction
  • Pharmaceutical and luxury goods authentication
  • Genuine product verification via smartphone NFC

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