RF430CL330H vs Siliconcraft Prometheus
Texas Instruments RF430CL330H (ISO14443-B, 3 KB SRAM, 848 kbps) vs NXP Siliconcraft Prometheus (ISO15693, 64 bytes user memory, battery-assisted). Protocol and memory comparison.
Side-by-side specs
- RF430CL330H
- 13.56 MHz
- Siliconcraft Prometheus
- 13.56 MHz
- RF430CL330H
- ISO/IEC 14443-B compliant, NFC Forum Type 4, supports up to 848 kbps
- Siliconcraft Prometheus
- ISO/IEC 15693, NFC Forum Type 5
- RF430CL330H
- 3 KB SRAM for NDEF messages
- Siliconcraft Prometheus
- 64 bytes user memory / 2048 bits total EEPROM
- RF430CL330H
- RF (ISO14443B contactless), I2C (up to 400 kHz with clock stretching), SPI (up to 100 kHz write / 110 kHz read), interrupt output (INTO)
- Siliconcraft Prometheus
- RF (contactless), I2C, GPIO
- RF430CL330H
- -40°C to +85°C
- Siliconcraft Prometheus
- -40°C to +85°C
- RF430CL330H
- TSSOP-14 (PW) 5 mm × 4.4 mm, VQFN-16 (RGT) 3 mm × 3 mm with exposed thermal pad
- Siliconcraft Prometheus
- Flexible substrate module with integrated battery, display, and sensor interface
- RF430CL330H
- Optional BIP-8 (Bit-Interleaved Parity) communication mode for error detection, NDEF structure error checking, no hardware encryption mentioned
- Siliconcraft Prometheus
- 32-bit password protection, EAS (Electronic Article Surveillance)
| Spec | RF430CL330H | Siliconcraft Prometheus |
|---|---|---|
| Frequency | 13.56 MHz | 13.56 MHz |
| Protocol | ISO/IEC 14443-B compliant, NFC Forum Type 4, supports up to 848 kbps | ISO/IEC 15693, NFC Forum Type 5 |
| Memory | 3 KB SRAM for NDEF messages | 64 bytes user memory / 2048 bits total EEPROM |
| Interface | RF (ISO14443B contactless), I2C (up to 400 kHz with clock stretching), SPI (up to 100 kHz write / 110 kHz read), interrupt output (INTO) | RF (contactless), I2C, GPIO |
| Temp Range | -40°C to +85°C | -40°C to +85°C |
| Form Factor | TSSOP-14 (PW) 5 mm × 4.4 mm, VQFN-16 (RGT) 3 mm × 3 mm with exposed thermal pad | Flexible substrate module with integrated battery, display, and sensor interface |
| Security | Optional BIP-8 (Bit-Interleaved Parity) communication mode for error detection, NDEF structure error checking, no hardware encryption mentioned | 32-bit password protection, EAS (Electronic Article Surveillance) |
Verdict
FAQ
What is the memory difference between RF430CL330H and Siliconcraft Prometheus?
The RF430CL330H provides 3 KB (3072 bytes) of SRAM for NDEF messages, while the Siliconcraft Prometheus offers only 64 bytes of user memory from 2048 bits total EEPROM. The RF430CL330H has approximately 48 times more usable memory.
Which chip supports faster NFC data transfer rates?
The RF430CL330H supports data rates up to 848 kbps using ISO14443-B protocol, while the Siliconcraft Prometheus uses ISO15693 which typically operates at lower speeds. The RF430CL330H is significantly faster for data-intensive applications.
Do these chips use the same NFC protocol standard?
No, the RF430CL330H uses ISO/IEC 14443-B (NFC Forum Type 4B) while the Siliconcraft Prometheus uses ISO/IEC 15693 (NFC Forum Type 5). These are different proximity card standards with different read ranges, speeds, and anti-collision methods.
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