NTAG 213F / 216F vs ST25TV

NXP NTAG 213F/216F uses ISO 14443A Type 2 with 144-888 bytes and field detection pin. ST25TV uses ISO 15693 Type 5 with 256 bytes and tamper detection.

Side-by-side specs

Frequency

NTAG 213F / 216F: 13.56 MHz
ST25TV: 13.56 MHz

Protocol

NTAG 213F / 216F: ISO/IEC 14443 Type A, NFC Forum Type 2 Tag compliant
ST25TV: ISO/IEC 15693, NFC Forum Type 5

Memory

NTAG 213F / 216F: NTAG213F: 144 bytes user memory (180 bytes total EEPROM, 45 pages × 4 bytes); NTAG216F: 888 bytes user memory (924 bytes total EEPROM, 231 pages × 4 bytes)
ST25TV: 256 bytes user memory

Interface

NTAG 213F / 216F: RF contactless interface, Field Detection pin (FD) with open-drain output
ST25TV: RF (contactless)

Temp Range

NTAG 213F / 216F: -25°C to +70°C ambient operating temperature
ST25TV: -25°C to +85°C

Form Factor

NTAG 213F / 216F: HXSON4 package (2.0 × 1.5 × 0.5 mm, 4 terminals)
ST25TV: TSSOP8, UFDFPN8

Security

NTAG 213F / 216F: ECC-based originality signature, 32-bit password protection with configurable access control, field-programmable read-only locking per page, 7-byte UID
ST25TV: 32-bit password protection, tamper detection, originality signature

Spec	NTAG 213F / 216F	ST25TV
Frequency	13.56 MHz	13.56 MHz
Protocol	ISO/IEC 14443 Type A, NFC Forum Type 2 Tag compliant	ISO/IEC 15693, NFC Forum Type 5
Memory	NTAG213F: 144 bytes user memory (180 bytes total EEPROM, 45 pages × 4 bytes); NTAG216F: 888 bytes user memory (924 bytes total EEPROM, 231 pages × 4 bytes)	256 bytes user memory
Interface	RF contactless interface, Field Detection pin (FD) with open-drain output	RF (contactless)
Temp Range	-25°C to +70°C ambient operating temperature	-25°C to +85°C
Form Factor	HXSON4 package (2.0 × 1.5 × 0.5 mm, 4 terminals)	TSSOP8, UFDFPN8
Security	ECC-based originality signature, 32-bit password protection with configurable access control, field-programmable read-only locking per page, 7-byte UID	32-bit password protection, tamper detection, originality signature

Verdict

Choose NTAG 213F / 216F if you need ISO/IEC 14443 Type A compatibility with NFC Forum Type 2 Tag compliance and require the Field Detection pin (FD) for host wake-up or proximity sensing applications. The NTAG213F provides 144 bytes user memory while NTAG216F offers 888 bytes user memory, making the 216F suitable for applications requiring larger data storage such as secure URL redirection or multi-record NDEF messages. Both variants provide ECC-based originality signatures for anti-counterfeiting, 32-bit password protection with configurable access control, and page-level field-programmable read-only locking. The FD pin with open-drain output enables low-power system architectures where a microcontroller can remain in sleep mode until an NFC field is detected, making these chips ideal for battery-powered consumer electronics, smart packaging, and retail applications where Type 2 reader infrastructure is prevalent. Choose ST25TV if your application requires ISO/IEC 15693 and NFC Forum Type 5 compatibility, particularly in industrial or logistics environments where longer read range is beneficial. With 256 bytes user memory, the ST25TV provides sufficient storage for typical tracking and authentication use cases. The key differentiator is tamper detection capability combined with trusted sensing features, making this chip specifically designed for secure IoT applications and supply chain security where physical integrity monitoring is critical. The ST25TV includes 32-bit password protection and originality signature similar to NTAG, but adds tamper detection functionality that can signal if the tag has been subjected to unauthorized physical manipulation. This makes it suitable for pharmaceutical authentication, high-value asset tracking, and security-sensitive logistics where both data authenticity and physical integrity must be verified. The Type 5 protocol also offers advantages in environments with multiple tag reading scenarios common in warehouse and inventory management systems.

FAQ

What is the main protocol difference between NTAG 213F/216F and ST25TV?

NTAG 213F/216F implements ISO/IEC 14443 Type A as NFC Forum Type 2 Tags operating at 13.56 MHz, while ST25TV implements ISO/IEC 15693 as NFC Forum Type 5. Type 2 tags typically offer faster data transfer in close proximity, while Type 5 tags provide longer read ranges up to 1.5 meters.

Does ST25TV have more memory than NTAG 213F?

ST25TV offers 256 bytes user memory, which is more than NTAG213F's 144 bytes but significantly less than NTAG216F's 888 bytes. The choice depends on application data requirements and whether tamper detection features outweigh memory capacity needs.

Which chip is better for battery-powered devices?

NTAG 213F/216F is better suited for battery-powered devices because it includes a Field Detection (FD) pin with open-drain output that allows a host microcontroller to remain in sleep mode and wake only when an NFC field is detected. ST25TV lacks this dedicated field detection output pin.

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