Cards, Credentials and RFID

MiFare (High Frequency - 13.56 MHz)

• MIFARE Classic: Common for access control and public transportation.

• MIFARE Plus: Enhanced security compared to MIFARE Classic, used for similar applications.

• MIFARE DESFire: Advanced security with multi-application support, often used in electronic wallets and secure access control.

• MIFARE Ultralight: Low-cost, limited-use cards, often used for event ticketing.

Prox (Low Frequency - 125 kHz)

• HID Prox: Proprietary proximity card technology by HID Global, widely used for physical access control.

iCLASS (High Frequency - 13.56 MHz)

• HID iCLASS: Contactless smart card technology by HID Global, providing enhanced security for access control and identity management.

FeliCa (High Frequency - 13.56 MHz)

• Developed by Sony, widely used in Japan for public transportation and electronic payment systems.

ISO 14443 (High Frequency - 13.56 MHz)

• Type A: Used for contactless smart cards, including many national ID cards and e-passports.

• Type B: Similar to Type A, used for various contactless smart card applications.

ISO 15693 (High Frequency - 13.56 MHz)

• Also known as Vicinity cards, used for applications requiring longer read ranges, such as library systems and asset tracking.

Near Field Communication (NFC) (High Frequency - 13.56 MHz)

• A set of communication protocols for short-distance communication (4 cm or less), used in contactless payment systems and data exchange.