NTAG 426Q
Secure NFC tag IC with AES-128 authentication and tamper detection for pharmaceutical and luxury goods
Full Specifications
| Manufacturer | NXP Semiconductors |
|---|---|
| Frequency Category | NFC |
| Frequency | 13.56 MHz |
| Protocol | ISO/IEC 14443-A, NFC Forum Type 2 compliant |
| Memory | 416 bytes user memory / 1024 bytes total EEPROM |
| Interface | RF (contactless) |
| Temperature Range | -25°C to +85°C |
| Form Factor | Wafer, VQFN48, HVQFN32 |
| Security | AES-128 mutual authentication, SUN (Secure Unique NFC) message with encrypted CMAC, tamper detection, originality signature, 32-bit password protection |
Engineering Brief
The NTAG 426Q is a secure NFC tag IC operating at 13.56 MHz with ISO/IEC 14443-A compliance, designed specifically for anti-counterfeiting applications in pharmaceutical and luxury goods markets. It features AES-128 cryptographic authentication with Secure Unique NFC (SUN) message generation that creates encrypted, per-read unique URLs or data, preventing cloning and enabling secure supply chain tracking. The chip includes 416 bytes of user-configurable memory, tamper detection capabilities, and an originality signature for verifying chip authenticity, making it ideal for high-security track-and-trace systems and brand protection applications.
Typical Applications
- Pharmaceutical anti-counterfeiting and track-and-trace
- Luxury goods authentication and brand protection
- Supply chain integrity verification
- Product tamper detection and seal monitoring
- Consumer engagement with secure authentication
- High-value document and certificate protection
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