1. General description
The MFRX852 is a new highly integrated security reader module for contactless
communication at 13.56 MHz. It combines a completely integrated Secure Application
Module (SAM), data processing and modulation/demodulation for high security passive
contactless communication methods and protocols at 13.56 MHz.
The MFRX852 supports the following contactless protocols and features:
all layers of the ISO/IEC 14443 including the type A and type B communication
scheme
contactless T=CL protocol for MIFARE DESFire communication
contactless communication using higher baud rates
The MFRX852 is primarily designed for secure transport applications and related loyalty
programs. Other possible applications are for example, general secure reader
applications, Automatic Fare Collection (AFC) terminals, value checkers, ePassport
readers and security handheld readers.
It supports the MIFARE Mini, MIFARE 1K, MIFARE 4K security algorithm to authenticate
MIFARE Mini, MIFARE 1K, MIFARE 4K products. In addition, DES/3DES and AES
security algorithms are supported to authenticate NXP MIFARE DESFire and MIFARE
DESFire EV1 products. Additional immunity against security attacks is provided by the
high integration of security processor and contactless interface into a single module
package.
Reduced complexity of security reader design, hardware and software development is
achieved by high integration of several hardware components into one small module
package of 7 mm × 7 mm.
2. Features
2.1 General
nHard reset with low power function
nUser-programmable reader start-up configuration
nPower-down mode per software
nIntegrated oscillator to connect 13.56 MHz
n3.3 V to 5 V operation power supply
nCRC coprocessor
nInternal self-test
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2.1.1 Contactless interface
nHighly integrated analog circuitry to demodulate and decode responses
nBuffered output drivers for connecting to an antenna with the minimum number of
external components
nSupports ISO/IEC 14443A/MIFARE and ISO/IEC 14443B
nSupports contactless communication with higher baud rates up to 848 kbaud
nSupport of MFIN/MFOUT
nInternal power supply for the smart card IC connected via MFIN/MFOUT
nBit- and byte-oriented framing
2.2 Host interface
nT=1 communication protocol as defined in ISO/IEC 7816-3
nAutomatic detection of host processor interface type
2.3 Key storage memory
n10 years data retention
n Write endurance of 100 000 cycles
n128 key entries (1 SAM master key entry)
nUp to 3 key versions for each entry
nKey cache (8 entries) for accelerating key access
2.4 Security
nUnique serial number for each SAM device
nHardware (3)DES coprocessor
nHardware AES coprocessor
nHardware MIFARE Mini, MIFARE 1K, MIFARE 4K crypto coprocessor
2.5 SAM functions
nSupport of multiple CIDs/logical channels in parallel, separated by hardware firewall
nGenerate session key to support DESFire "Authenticate" commands
nGenerate session key to support secured host communication
nVerify (3)DES generated 4 byte and 8 byte MACs based on session key (optional)
nCreate (3)DES generated 4 byte and 8 byte MACs based on session key (optional)
nVerify AES generated 8 byte MACs based on session key (optional)
nCreate AES generated 8 byte MACs based on session key (optional)
nDecipher and verify (3)DES or AES enciphered data based on session key (optional)
nEncipher plain data using (3)DES or AES based on session key (optional)
nSecure update of all keys stored in the SAM
nMutual three pass authentication between SAM and SAM controller
nKey usage counters
n(3)DES or AES based key diversification
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3. Quick reference data
[1] VDD(PVDD) must always be the same or lower voltage than VDD(CVDD).
[2] Ipd soft power-down and Ipd hard power-down are the total currents for all supplies.
[3] ICC depends on the overall load at the digital pins.
[4] IDD(VIN) depends on the external circuit connected to pins TX1 and TX2.
[5] During typical circuit operation the overall current is below 100 mA.
[6] Typical value using a complementary driver configuration and an antenna matched to 40 between TX1 and TX2 at 13.56 MHz.
[7] In still air with exposed pad soldered on a 4-layer JEDEC printed-circuit board.
4. Ordering information
[1] rr = ROM code, ff = fab. key, o = MIFARE option.
Table 1. Quick reference data
Symbol Parameter Conditions Min Typ Max Unit
VDD supply voltage 3 - 5.5 V
VDD(CVDD) CVDD supply voltage GND = 0 V 2.7 2.8 3.3 V
VDD(PVDD) PVDD supply voltage VDD(PVDD) VDDA =V
DDD =V
DD(TVDD);
VSSA =V
SSD =V
SS(PVSS) =V
SS(TVSS) =0V;
GND=0V
[1] 1.6 - 3.6 V
VDD(SVDD) SVDD supply voltage VSSA =V
SSD =V
SS(PVSS) =V
SS(TVSS) =0V;
GND=0V 1.6 - 3.6 V
Ipd power-down current hard power-down; VDD(PVDD) = 2.8 V [2] - - 10.5 µA
soft power-down; VDD(VDDCO) =0V;
VDD(CVDD) = 2.8 V; RF level detector on [2] --10µA
IDD(SVDD) SVDD supply current VDD(SVDD) = 2.8 V - 6.5 30 mA
ICC supply current [3] --40mA
IDD(VIN) VIN supply current Tamb =30 °C to +80 °C, 40 typical TX load
impedance [4][5][6] - 70 120 mA
Tamb ambient temperature HLQFN48R [7] 25 - +85 °C
Table 2. Ordering information
Type number Package
Name Description Version
MFRX85201HD/rrffo[1] HLQFN48R plastic thermal enhanced low profile quad flat package; no leads;
48 terminals; resin based; body 7 × 7 × 1.2 mm SOT995-1
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5. Block diagram
The MFRX852 main components are the SAM: P5DF072, and the MFRC523 reader IC;
see Figure 1. The P5DF072 contains software to directly control the MFRC523 reader IC
and a command set for acting, beside the classic SAM functionality, as a contactless
security reader module.
The MFRX852 also provides the functionality to connect an external analog front-end
based on the MFIN/MFOUT protocol pins.
6. Limiting values
Fig 1. Block diagram of MFRX852
001aaj602
T=CL
MF
MFRX852 MODULE
MFIN/
MFOUT
P5DF072
(SECURE
APPLICATION
MODULE)
HOST
CONTROLLER
MFRC523
(ISO/IEC 14443
READER IC)
Table 3. Limiting values
In accordance with the Absolute Maximum Rating System (IEC 60134).
Symbol Parameter Conditions Min Max Unit
VDD supply voltage 0.3 +6.5 V
VDD(PVDD) PVDD supply voltage 0.5 +4.0 V
VDD(CVDD) CVDD supply voltage 0.5 +4.0 V
VDD(SVDD) SVDD supply voltage 0.5 +4.0 V
VDD(VDDCO) VDDCO supply voltage 0.5 +6.0 V
Ptot total power dissipation per package; VDDD in shortcut mode - 700 mW
IOoutput current maximum current at TX1 and TX2 100 100 mA
Tjjunction temperature - 100 °C
Tstg storage temperature +5 +45 °C
VESD electrostatic discharge
voltage HBM; 1500 , 100 pF; JESD22-A114-B - 2000 V
MM; 0.75 µH, 200 pF; JESD22-A114-A - 200 V
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I2C-bus — logo is a trademark of NXP B.V.
MIFARE — is a trademark of NXP B.V.
DESFire — is a trademark of NXP B.V.
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Purchase of NXP ICs with ISO/IEC 14443 type B functionality
This NXP Semiconductors IC is ISO/IEC 14443 Type B
software enabled and is licensed under Innovatron’s
Contactless Card patents license for ISO/IEC 14443 B.
The license includes the right to use the IC in systems
and/or end-user equipment.
RATP/Innovatron
Technology
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10. Contents
1 General description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
2 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
2.1 General. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
2.1.1 Contactless interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
2.2 Host interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
2.3 Key storage memory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
2.4 Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
2.5 SAM functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
3 Quick reference data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
4 Ordering information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
5 Block diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
6 Limiting values. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
7 Revision history. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
8 Legal information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
8.1 Data sheet status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
8.2 Definitions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
8.3 Disclaimers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
8.4 Licenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
8.5 Trademarks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
9 Contact information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
10 Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8