TRF7963A Datasheet, PDF (1/62 Pages) Texas Instruments – FULLY INTEGRATED 13.56-MHz RFID READER/WRITER IC FOR ISO14443A,B/NFC STANDARDS

TRF7963A
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SLOS758 – DECEMBER 2011
FULLY INTEGRATED 13.56-MHz RFID READER/WRITER IC
FOR ISO14443A,B/NFC STANDARDS
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1 Introduction
1.1 Features
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• Completely Integrated Protocol Handling for
ISO14443A/B, NFC Forum Device Types 1 to 4,
and FeliCa
• Input Voltage Range: 2.7 VDC to 5.5 VDC
• Programmable Output Power:
+20 dBm (100 mW) or +23 dBm (200 mW)
• Programmable I/O Voltage Levels:
1.8 VDC to 5.5 VDC
• Programmable System Clock Frequency
Output (RF, RF/2, RF/4)
• Programmable Modulation Depth
1.2 Applications
• Secure Access Control
• Digital Door Lock
• Contactless Payment Systems
• Transport Ticketing
• ePassport Reader Systems
• Dual Receiver Architecture With RSSI for
Elimination of "Read Holes" and Adjacent
Reader System/Ambient In-Band Noise
Detection
• Programmable Power Modes for Ultra-Low
Power System Design (Power Down <0.5 µA)
• Parallel or SPI Interface
• Integrated Voltage Regulator for
Microcontroller Supply
• Temperature Range: -25°C to 85°C
• 32-Pin QFN Package (5 mm x 5 mm) (RHB)
1.3 Description
The TRF7963A is an integrated analog front end and data-framing device for a 13.56-MHz RFID
reader/writer system. Built-in programming options make it suitable for a wide range of applications for
proximity identification systems.
The reader is configured by selecting the desired protocol in the control registers. Direct access to all
control registers allows fine tuning of various reader parameters as needed.
Comprehensive documentation, reference designs, evaluation modules, and TI microcontrollers (based on
MSP430™ or ARM™ technology) source code are available.
The TRF7963A is a high-performance 13.56-MHz HF RFID reader IC comprising an integrated analog
front end (AFE) and a built-in data framing engine for ISO14443A/B and FeliCa. It supports data rates up
to 848 kbps for ISO14443 with all framing and synchronization tasks on board (in ISO Mode, default). The
TRF7963A also supports NFC Forum Tag Types 1, 2, 3, and 4 operations (as reader/writer only). This
architecture enables the customer to build a complete and cost-effective yet high-performance HF
RFID/NFC reader/writer using a low-cost microcontroller (for example, an MSP430).
Other standards and even custom protocols can be implemented by using two of the Direct Modes the
device offers. These Direct Modes (0 and 1) allow the user to fully control the analog front end (AFE) and
also gain access to the raw subcarrier data or the unframed, but already ISO formatted data and the
associated (extracted) clock signal.
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MSP430 is a trademark of Texas Instruments.
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ARM is a trademark of ARM Limited.
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PRODUCTION DATA information is current as of publication date. Products conform to
specifications per the terms of the Texas Instruments standard warranty. Production
processing does not necessarily include testing of all parameters.
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