1. General description
Migrate classic co ntactless smart card systems to the next security level! MIFARE Plus
brings benchmark security to mainstream contactless smart card applications. It is the
only mainstream IC compatible with MIFARE Classic 1K (MF1ICS50) and MIFARE
Classic 4K (MF1ICS70) which offers an upgrade path for existing infrastructure and
services.
After the security upgrade, MIFARE Plus uses AES-128 (Advanced Encryption Standard)
for authentication, data integrity and encryption. MIFARE Plus is based on open global
standar ds for both air interface and cryptographic methods at the highest security level.
MIFARE Plus is available in two versions: MIFARE Plus X and MIFARE Plus S.
The MIFARE Plus X (MF1PLUSx0y1, described in this data sheet) offers more
flexibility to optimize the command flow for speed and confidentiality. It of fers a rich
feature set including proximity checks against relay attacks.
The MIFARE Plus S (MF1SPLUSx0y1)is the standard version for straight forward
migration of MIFARE Classic systems. It is configured to offer high data integrity.
2. Features and benefits
2 kB or 4 kB EEPROM
Simple fixed memory structure compatible with MIFARE Classic 1K and
MIFARE Classic 4K
Memory structure identical to MIFARE Classic 4K (sectors, blocks)
Access conditions freely configurable
Supports ISO/IEC 14443-31 unique serial number (4-byte or 7-byte), optional support
of random IDs
Multi-sector authentication, Multi-block read and write
AES-128 used for authenticity, confidentiality and integrity
Anti-tearing mechanism for writing AES keys
Keys can be stored as MIFARE CRYPTO1 keys (2 × 48-bit per sector) and as AES
keys (2 × 128-bit per sector)
Full support of virtual card concept
Proximity check
Communicatio n speed up to 848 kbit/s
MF1PLUSx0y1
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Number of single write operations: 200000 cycles (typical)
Common Criteria Certification: EAL4+
3. Applications
Public transportation
Access management such as employee, school or campus cards
Electronic toll collection
Closed loop micro payment
Car parking
Internet cafés
Loyalty programs
4. Quick reference data
[1] Measured with LCR meter.
Table 1. Quick reference data
Symbol Parameter Conditions Min Typ Max Unit
Ciinput capacitance Tamb = 22 °C; fi = 13.56
MHz; 2.8 V RMS [1] 15.0 17.0 19.04 pF
fiinput frequency - 13.56 - MHz
EEPROM characteristics
tret retention time Tamb = 22 °C10--year
Nendu(W) write endurance Tamb = 22 °C; excluding
anti-tearing for AES keys or
sector trailers in security
level 3
100000 200000 - cycle
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5. Ordering information
Table 2. Orderi ng information
Type number Package
Commercial
name Name Description Version
MF1PLUS8001DUD/03 FFC - 8 inch wafer (sawn; 120 µm thickness, on film
frame carrier; electronic fail die marking
according to SECS-II format) see Ref. 3,
4 kB EEPROM, 7-byte UID, L1 card
-
MF1PLUS8001DA4/03 MOA4 PLLMC plastic leadless module carrier package; 35 mm
wide tape, 4 kB EEPROM, 7-byte UID, L1 card SOT500-2
MF1PLUS8011DUD/03 FFC - 8 inch wafer (sawn; 120 µm thickness, on film
frame carrier; electronic fail die marking
according to SECS-II format) see Ref. 3,
4 kB EEPROM, 4-byte UID, L1 card
-
MF1PLUS8021DUD/03 FFC - 8 inch wafer (sawn; 120 µm thickness, on film
frame carrier; electronic fail die marking
according to SECS-II format) see Ref. 3,
4 kB EEPROM, 4-byte UID, UID0 = XFh
according to ISO/IEC 14443-3, L1 card
-
MF1PLUS8011DA4/03 MOA4 PLLMC plastic leadless module carrier package; 35 mm
wide tape, 4 kB EEPROM, 4-byte UID, L1 card SOT500-2
MF1PLUS8021DA4/03 MOA4 PLLMC plastic leadless module carrier package; 35 mm
wide tape, 4 kB EEPROM, 4-byte UID,
UID0 = XFh according to ISO/IEC 14443-3, L1
card
SOT500-2
MF1PLUS6001DUD/03 FFC - 8 inch wafer (sawn; 120 µm thickness, on film
frame carrier; electronic fail die marking
according to SECS-II format) see Ref. 3,
2 kB EEPROM, 7-byte UID, L1 card
-
MF1PLUS6001DA4/03 MOA4 PLLMC plastic leadless module carrier package; 35 mm
wide tape, 2 kB EEPROM, 7-byte UID, L1 card SOT500-2
MF1PLUS6011DUD/03 FFC - 8 inch wafer (sawn; 120 µm thickness, on film
frame carrier; electronic fail die marking
according to SECS-II format) see Ref. 3,
2 kB EEPROM, 4-byte UID, L1 card
-
MF1PLUS6021DUD/03 FFC - 8 inch wafer (sawn; 120 µm thickness, on film
frame carrier; electronic fail die marking
according to SECS-II format) see Ref. 3,
2 kB EEPROM, 4-byte UID, UID0 = XFh
according to ISO/IEC 14443-3, L1 card
-
MF1PLUS6011DA4/03 MOA4 PLLMC plastic leadless module carrier package; 35 mm
wide tape, 2 kB EEPROM, 4-byte UID, L1 card SOT500-2
MF1PLUS6021DA4/03 MOA4 PLLMC plastic leadless module carrier package; 35 mm
wide tape, 2 kB EEPROM, 4-byte UID,
UID0 = XFh according to ISO/IEC 14443-3, L1
card
SOT500-2
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6. Block diagram
MF1PLUS8001DUD/13 FFC - 8 inch wafer (sawn; 120 µm thickness, on film
frame carrier; electronic fail die marking
according to SECS-II format) see Ref. 3,
4 kB EEPROM, 7-byte UID, no security level 1 or
2, L3 card
-
MF1PLUS8001DA4/13 MOA4 PLLMC plastic leadless module carrier package; 35 mm
wide tape, 4 kB EEPROM, 7-byte UID, no
security level 1 or 2, L3 card
SOT500-2
MF1PLUS6001DUD/13 FFC - 8 inch wafer (sawn; 120 µm thickness, on film
frame carrier; electronic fail die marking
according to SECS-II format) see Ref. 3,
2 kB EEPROM, 7-byte UID, no security level 1 or
2, L3 card
-
MF1PLUS6001DA4/13 MOA4 PLLMC plastic leadless module carrier package; 35 mm
wide tape, 2 kB EEPROM, 7-byte UID, no
security level 1or 2, L3 card
SOT500-2
Table 2. Orderi ng informationcontinued
Type number Package
Commercial
name Name Description Version
Fig 1. Block diagram
001aah389
RF
INTERFACE
UART
ISO/IEC
14443A
AES CRYPTO
CO-PROCESSOR
CPU/LOGIC UNIT CRC
EEPROMRAMROM
TRUE RANDOM
NUMBER
GENERATOR
CRYPTO1
SECURITY
SENSORS
POWER ON
RESET
VOLTAGE
REGULATOR
CLOCK
INPUT FILTER
RESET
GENERATOR
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7. Pinning information
7.1 Smart card contactless module
Fig 2. Contact assignments for SOT500-2 (MOA4 )
Table 3. Bonding pad assignments to smart card contactless module
Contactless interface module MF1PLUSx0y1DA4/03 and /13
Antenna contacts Symbol Description
LA LA antenna coil connection LA
LB LB antenna coil connection LB
001aaj82
0
LA LBtop view
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8. Functional description
8.1 Memory organization
The 4 kB EEPROM memory (MF1PLUS80x) is organized in 32 sectors of 4 blocks and in
8 sectors of 16 blocks. The 2 kB EEPROM memory (MF1PLUS60x) is organized in
32 sectors of 4 block s .
One block consists of 16 bytes.
8.1.1 Manufacturer block
The first data block (block 0) of the first sector (sector 0) contains the PICC manufacturer
data. This block is programmed and write protected during the production test.
8.1.2 Data blocks
Sectors 0Dto 31D contain 3 blocks each and sectors 32Dto 39D cont ain 15 blocks for data
storage. The data blocks can be configured using the access bits as:
read/write blocks for storing binary data
value blocks (only available in security level 1)
(1) CRYPTO1 key A in security level 0, 1, 2; plain text access byte in security level 3
Fig 3. Memory organization
001aaj843
SECTOR BLOCK DESCRIPTION0
39
32
31
0
15 CRYPTO1 key A access bytes
BYTE NUMBERS WITHIN A BLOCK
CRYPTO1 key B or data
CRYPTO1 key A access bytes CRYPTO1 key B or data
CRYPTO1 key A access bytes CRYPTO1 key B or data
CRYPTO1 key A access bytes CRYPTO1 key B or data
14
13
...
...
2
1
0
15
14
13
...
...
2
1
0
...
3
...
...
...
...
...
2
1
0
3
2
1
sector trailer 39
data
data
...
...
data
data
data
sector trailer 32
data
data
...
...
data
data
data
...
sector trailer 31
...
...
...
...
...
data
data
data
sector trailer 0
data
data
manufacturer data0
1 2 3 4 5(1) 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
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Value blocks are special counters where the stored value can be manipulated with
specific comma nd s suc h as M F In cre m ent, MF Decrement and M F Transfer.
These value blocks have a fixed data format enabling error detection and correction with
backup management to be performed.
The MIFARE Plus X provides two further commands which can be used to optimize
performance when using value blocks. These are:
MF Increment Decrement
MF Decrement Transfer
A successful mutual authentication is required to allow any data operation.
8.1.2.1 Access condi ti on s
The access conditions for every data block and the sector trailer itself are stored in the
sector trailer of the corresponding sector.
The access bits control the rights of memory operations using the secret keys A and B.
The access conditions may be altered after authentication with the relevant key and the
current access condition allows this operation.
Furthermore, value blocks are configured using the access bits.
8.1.3 AES keys
AES keys are not shown in the memory map. The keys are stored on top of the other data
and can be updated and used by referencing the Key Number. In security level 3,
anti-tearing is supported for the update of AES keys as well as for the update of the sector
trailer. In security level 2, anti-tearing is supported only for the update of AES keys. This
anti-tearing mechanism is done by the PICC itself. The EEPROM stays in a defined
status, even if the PICC is removed from the electromagnetic field during the write
operation.
8.1.4 Proximity check
The security level 3 offers a feature to verify that the PICC is in close proximity to the
PCD. This functionality can be used to effectively prevent relay attacks.
The proximity check is based on a pr ecise time measurement of challenge-response pairs
in combination with cryptographic methods.
8.1.5 Multi-sector authentication
A new feature has been provided in security level 2 and 3 for data which is spread over
multiple sectors to improve tran saction performance.
Providing that such sectors are secured with identical keys (key value and key type) only
one authentication is required to read and/or write data from these sectors. There is no
need to re-authenticate when accessing any data within th es e sec to rs. The r efo re it is
possible to configure a card in such a way that operating with only one authentication is
needed in security level 3 to access all sectors. The same applies also for security level 2
authentications (one is AES-based the other one is CRYPTO1-based)
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8.1.6 Originality function
The originality function is implemented by an AES authentication with the originality key.
The authentication is performed in ISO/IEC 14443-4 protocol layer.
8.2 Card activation and communication protocol
The ISO/IEC 14443-3 anticollision mechanism allows for simultaneous handling of
multiple PICCs in the field. The anticollision algorithm selects each PICC individually and
ensures that execution of a transaction with a selected PICC is performed correctly
without data cor ruption from other PICCs in the field.
There are three different versions of the PICC. The first two have the UID programmed
into a locked part of the NV-memory reserve d for the manufacturer:
the first is a unique 7-byte serial number
the second is a unique 4-b yte ser i al num be r
Due to security and system requirements, these byte s ar e writ e- pr otected after being
programmed by the PICC manufa cturer at production.
The third version has a p seudo-unique ID according to ISO/IEC 14443-3 and uses the
XFh ID range.
The customer must decide which UID length to use when ordering the product, see
Table 2 for ordering information.
During person alization, the PICC can be con f igured to support Random ID in security
level 3. The user can co nfigure whethe r Random ID o r fixed UID shall be us ed. According
to ISO/IEC 14443-3 the first anticollision loop (see Ref. 5) returns the Random Number
Tag 08h, the 3-byte Rando m Number a nd the BCC, if Random ID is used. The retrieval of
the UID in this case can be done using the Virtual Card Support Last command, see
Ref. 3 or by reading out block 0.
8.2.1 Backwards compatibility protocol
The backwards compatibility of this product, as used in security level 1 and security
level 2, runs on the same protocol layer as MIFARE Classic 1K and MIFARE Classic 4K.
The protocol is formed out of the following components:
Frame definition: according to ISO/IEC 14443-3
Bit encoding: according to ISO/IEC 14443-2
Error code handling: handling is proprietary as error codes are for matted in half bytes.
Command specification: commands are p roprietary. Please use the specification as in
Ref. 1 and Ref. 2 and the additional commands which are only implemented in
MIFARE Plus as described in this document and in Ref. 3.
The following secur ity lev els ca n ru n on this pr ot oc ol:
Security Level 0
Security Level 1
Security Level 2
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8.2.2 ISO/IEC 14443-4 Protocol
The ISO/IEC 14443-4 Protocol (also known as T=CL) is used in many processor cards.
This protocol is used for the MIFARE Plus with the following security levels:
Security Level 0: all commands
Security Level 1: only the security level switch and originality function
Security Level 2: updating AES keys and configuration blocks as well as the security
level switch and originality function
Security Level 3: all commands
8.3 Security level switching
The MIFARE Plus X offers a unique feature to support migration from CRYPTO1 based
systems to AES based operation. The migration on the card-side is done using different
security levels supporting dif fere nt cryptograp hic algorithms and prot ocols. There are four
security levels:
Security level 0: initial delivery configuration, used for card personalization
Security level 1: backwards functional compatibility mode (with MIFARE Classic 1K
and MIFARE Classic 4K) with optional AES authentication
Security level 2: 3-Pass authentication based on AES followed by MIF ARE CR YPTO1
authentication, communication secur ed by MIFARE CRYPTO1
The MIFARE CRYPTO1 uses session keys derived from the AES and MIFARE
CRYPTO1 authentication.
Security level 3: 3-Pass authentication based on AES, data manipulation commands
secured by AES encryption and an AES based MACing method
If the card is a L3 card the Commit Perso command will switch the card directly from
security level 0 to security level 3 instead of security level 1.
The security level switching (i.e. from security level 1 to security level 3) is performed
using the dedicated AES authentication switching keys.
The security level can only be switched from a lower to a higher level, never in the
opposite direction.
8.4 Security level 0
Security level 0 is the initial delivery configuration of the PICC. The card can be operated
either using the backwards compatibility protocol or the ISO/IEC 14443-4 protocol.
In this level, the card can be personalized including the programming of user data as well
as CRYPTO1 and/or AES keys. In addition, the originality function can be used.
The following mandatory AES keys must be written, using the Write Perso command
before the PICC can be switched to security level 1 or security level 3 (for L3 card) .
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Security level switching is performed using the Commit Perso command:
Card Configuration Key
Card Master Key
Level 2 Switch Key (for L1 card)
Level 3 Switch Key (for L1 card)
Using the originality function, it is possible to verify that the chip is a genuine
NXP Semiconductors MIFARE Plus.
8.5 Security level 1
Security level 1 offers the same functionality as a MIFARE Classic 1K and MIFARE
Classic 4K using the backwards compatibility protocol. The MIFARE Classic 1K and
MIFARE Classic 4K products are specified in Ref. 1 and Ref. 2.
Furthermore, an optional AES authentication is available in this level without af fecting the
MIF ARE Classic 1K and MIFARE Classic 4K functionality. The authenticity of the card can
be proven using strong cryptographic means with this additional functionality.
The timings may differ from the MIFARE Classic 1K and MI FARE Classic 4K pro duc ts.
Using the originality function, it is possible to verify that the chip is a genuine
NXP Semiconductors MIFARE Plus.
8.6 Security level 2
Security level 2 also offers the functionality of a MIFARE Classic 1K and MIFARE
Classic 4K using the backwards compatibility protocol. The significant difference
compared to security level 1 is that an AES authentication is mandatory and that the
CRYPTO1 keys are derived for each session using the results from the AES
authenticat i on , ra th er than be ing con stant for a spe c if ic sect or.
The timings may differ from the MIFARE Classic 1K and MI FARE Classic 4K pro duc ts.
In security level 2, the following keys are assigned to each sector:
Two AES keys (key A and key B) these keys are also used in security level 3
two CRYPTO1 keys (key A and key B) these keys are also used in security level 1
The access conditions are set in the sector trailer as in MIFARE Classic 1K and MIFARE
Classic 4K.
Using the originality function, it is possible to verify that the chip is a genuine
NXP Semiconductors MIFARE Plus.
8.7 Security level 3
The operation in security level 3 is solely based on the ISO/IEC 14443-4 protocol layer.
The usage of the backwards compatibility protocol is not possible.
In security level 3, a mandatory AES authentication between PICC and reader is
conducted, where two keys are gen erated as a function of the random numbers from the
PICC and the reader as well as of the shared key.
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These two session keys are used to secure the dat a which is exchanged on the interface
between the card and reader. One of the two keys is used to ensure the confidentiality of
the command and the respon se while the o the r key ensures th e in tegrity of the com mand
and the response.
The reader can decide which security needs to be used in the communication between
PICC and reader. In the simplest case, all commands are secure d by a MAC, such that
the PICC will only accept commands from the authenticated reader. Any message
tampering is detected by verifying the MAC. All responses are appended by a MAC to
prove to the reader that neither the command nor the response have been compromised.
If performance is the highest priority, the card can be configu red to omit th e MAC for re ad
commands. The card then accepts read commands without knowing whether they are
authentic. However, there is a mechanism to prove to the reader tha t the read response is
resulting from the unmodified read command that it sent.
Other commands, like write comman ds, always ne ed to ha ve a MAC appen ded to ensur e
that no memory changes are carried out without proving the authenticity of the command.
The reader can decide for each command whether a MAC is included in the response.
When the appropriate MAC is received, due to linked MACs the reader knows that the
command and commands before it were properly executed.
All commands between two consecutive First Authenticate commands belong to one
transaction and the MACing mechanism assures inte gr ity of th e wh ole tran sa ct ion .
If the MAC on read responses is omitted, the integrity of all read responses within one
session can still be verified by including a MAC on one read response before issuing the
next First or Following Authenticate command.
If performance matters more than confidentiality of the transaction, each data block in a
sector can be configured to allow or disallow sending/receiving plain data.
9. Look-up tables
9.1 Security level 0, 1, 2, 3: ISO/IEC 14443-3
Table 4. ISO/IEC 14443-3
Command Description
REQA the REQA and ATQA commands are fully implemented according to
ISO/IEC 14443-3
WUPA the WAKE-UP command is fully implemented according to
ISO/IEC 14443-3
ANTICOLLISION/SELECT
cascade level 1 the ANTICOLLISION and SELECT commands are fully implemented
according to ISO/IEC 14443-3. The response is part 1 of the UID.
ANTICOLLISION/SELECT
cascade level 2 for 7 byte
UID version
the ANTICOLLISION and SELECT commands are fully implemented
according to ISO/IEC 14443-3. The response is part 2 of the UID.
HALT the HALT command is fully implemented according to
ISO/IEC 14443-3
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9.2 Security level 0, 1, 2, 3: ISO/IEC 14443-4
Please find more information on ISO/IEC 14443-3 in Ref. 5 as well as on the settings of
ATQA, SAK and ATS in Ref. 4.
9.3 Security level 0 command overview
9.4 Security level 1 command overview
Table 5. ISO/IEC 14443-4
Command Description
RATS the response to the RATS command identifies the PICC type to the
PCD.
PPS the PPS command allows individual selection of the
communication baud rate between PCD and PICC . It is possible
for MF1PLUSx0 to individually set the communication baud rate
independently for both directions i.e. MF1 PLUSx0 allows a
non-symmetrical information interchange speed.
DESELECT deselection according to ISO/IEC 14443-4.
Table 6. Security level 0 command overview
Command Description
Write Perso pre-personalization of AES keys and all blocks
Commit Perso switch to security level 1 (L1 card) or security level 3 (L3 card)
First Authenticate (part 1) first authenticate
Following Authenticate (part 1) following authenticate
Authenticate (part 2) second authentication step
Table 7. Security level 1 command overview
MF1ICS50xx, MF1ICS7 0xx,
MF1ICS20 xx commands Description
MF Authenticate key A authentication with key A
MF Authenticate key B authentication with key B
MF Read reading data
MF Write writing data
MF Increment incrementing a value
MF Decrement decrementing a value
MF Restore restoring a value
MF Transfer transferring a value
Commands using backwards compatibility protocol; see Section 8.2.1
Following Authenticate (part 1) following authenticate; pro to col used as described in
Section 8.2.1
Authenticate (part 2) second authentication step; protocol used as described in
Section 8.2.1
Command set for security level switch and originality function using ISO 14443-4 protocol
First Authenticate (part 1) first authenticate
Following Authenticate (part 1) following authenticate
Authenticate (part 2) second authentication step
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9.5 Security level 2 command overview
9.6 Security level 3 command overview
Table 8. Security level 2 command overview
Command Description
Commands using backwards compatibility protocol; see Section 8.2.1
Following Authenticate (part 1) following authenticate
Authenticate (part 2) second authentication step
MF1ICS50xx, MF1ICS70xx commands
MF Authenticate Key A authentication with key A
MF Authenticate Key B authentication with key B
MF Read reading data
MF Write writing data
MF Decrement decrementin g a va lu e
MF Increment incrementing a value
MF Restore restoring a value
MF T ransfer transferring a value
Multi Block Read reading multiple blocks (up to sector length)
Multi Block Write writing multiple blocks (up to sector length)
Command set for updating AES keys and configuration bloc ks as well as security level
switch and originality function usin g ISO 14443-4
First Authenticate (part 1) first authenticat e
Following Authenticate (part 1) following authenticate
Authenticate (part 2) second authentication step
Write writing encrypted, no MAC on response, MAC on command
Write MACed writing encrypted, MAC on response, MAC on command
Table 9. Security level 3 command overview
Command Description
MIFARE Plus commands
First Authenticate (part 1) first authenticate
Following Authenticate (part 1) following authenticate
Authenticate (part 2) second authentication step
ResetAuth reset the authentication step
READ commands
Read reading encrypted, no MAC on response, MAC on command
Read MACed reading encrypted, MAC on response, MAC on command
Read Plain reading in plain, no MAC on response, MAC on command
Read Plain MACed reading in plain, MAC on response, MAC on command
Read UnMACed reading encrypted, no MAC on response, no MAC on command
Read UnMACed, Response
MACed reading encrypted, MAC on response, no MAC on command
Read Plain UnMACed reading in plain, no MAC on response, no MAC on command
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Read Plain UnMACed,
Response MACed reading in plain, MAC on response, no MAC on command
Write commands
Write writing encrypted, no MAC on response, MAC on command
Write MACed writing encrypted, MAC on response, MAC on command
Write Plain writing in plain, no MAC on response, MAC on command
Write Plain MACed writing in plain, MAC on response, MAC on command
VALUE operations
Increment incrementing a value encrypted, no MAC on response, MAC on
command
Increment MACed incrementing a value encrypted, MAC on response, MAC on
command
Decrement decrementing a value encrypted , no MAC on response, MAC on
command
Decrement MACed decrementing a value encrypted, MAC on response, MAC on
command
Transfer transferring a value, no MAC on response, MAC on command
Transfer MACed transferring a value, MAC on response, MAC on command
Increment Transfer combined incrementing a nd transferring a value encrypted, no
MAC on response, MAC on command
Increment Transfer MACed combined incrementing and transferring a value encrypted, MAC
on response, MAC on command
Decrement Transfer combined decrementing and transferring a value encrypted, no
MAC on response, MAC on command
Decrement Transfer MACed combined decrementing and transferring a value encrypted, MAC
on response, MAC on command
Restore restoring a value, no MAC on response, MAC on command
Restore MACed restoring a value, MAC on response, MAC on command
Proximity check and virtual card concept
Prepare Proximity Check prepare for the proximity check
Proximity Check perform the precise measurement for the proximi ty check
Verify Proximity Check verify the proximity check
Virtual Card Support check, if the virtual card concept is supported
Virtual Card Support Last check if the virtual card concept is supported, communicate PCD
capabilities and retrieve the UID
Select Virtual Card select the virtual card
Deselect Virtual Card deselect the virtual card
Table 9. Security level 3 command overview …continued
Command Description
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10. Limiting values
[1] Stresses above one or more of the limiting values may cause permanent damage to the device.
[2] Exposure to limiting values for extended periods may affect device reliability.
[3] MIL Standard 883-C method 3015; Human body model: C = 100 pF, R = 1.5 kΩ.
11. Abbreviations
Table 10. Limiting values
In accordance with the Absolute Maximum Rating System (IEC 60134).
Symbol Parameter Conditions Min Max[1][2] Unit
IIinput curren t - 30 mA
Ptot/pack total power dissipation per package - 200 mW
Tstg storage temp erature 55 125 °C
Tamb ambient temperature 25 70 °C
VESD electrostatic discharge voltage [3] 2- kV
Ilu latch-up current ±100 - mA
Table 11. Abbreviations
Acronym Description
AES Advanced Encryption Standard
ATQA Answer To reQuest
ATS Answer To Select
BCC Bit Count Check
EEPROM Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory
LCR L = inductance, Capacitance, Resistance (LCR meter)
MAC Message Authentication Code
NV Non-Volatile memory
PCD Proximity Coupling Device (Contactless Reader)
PICC Proximity Integrated Circuit Card (Contactless Card)
PPS Protocol Parameter Selection
RATS Request Answer To Select
REQA REQuest Answer
SAK Select AcKnowledge, type A
SECS-II SEMI Equipment Communications Standard part 2
SEMI Semiconductors Equipment and Material s International
UID Unique IDentifier
VC Virtual Card, one MIFARE Plus PICC is one virtual card
WUPA Wake Up Protocol A
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12. References
[1] Data sheet — MF1ICS50 Functional specification, BU-ID Doc. No. 0010**2.
[2] Data sheet — MF1ICS70 Functional specification, BU-ID Doc. No. 0435**.
[3] Data sheet — M1PLUSx0y1 MIFARE Plus functional specification, BU-ID Doc. No.
1637**.
[4] Application note — MIFARE Type identification procedure, BU-ID Doc. No. 1843**.
[5] Application note — ISO/IEC 14443 PICC selection, BU-ID Doc. No. 1308**.
[6] NIST Special Publication 800 -38A — Recommendation for block cipher modes of
operation: methods and techniques, 2001.
[7] NIST Special Publication 800 -38B — Recommendation for block cipher modes of
operation: The CMAC mode for authentication.
[8] ISO/IEC Standard — ISO/IEC 14443 Identification cards - contactless integrated
circuit cards - proximity cards.
[9] Recommendation for block cipher modes of operation: met hods and
techniques — FIPS PUB 197 ADVANCED ENCRYPTION STANDARD.
[10] ISO/IEC Standard — ISO/IEC 9797-1 Information technology - security techniques
- Message Authentication Codes (M ACs) - Part 1: Me chanism s using a bl ock cipher.
13. Revision history
2. ** ... document version number
Table 12. Revision history
Document ID Release date Data sheet status Ch ange notice Supersedes
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163530 20100211 Product short data sheet - 163512
Modifications: Several editorial changes and content rephrasing
Table 1 “Quick reference data: min. value of Ci modified
Table 2 “Ordering information”: updated
Section 14 “Legal information”: updated
163512 20090325 Objective short data sheet - 163511
Modifications: New name for the product MIFARE Plus X
General update
163511 20081113 Objective short data sheet - 163510
163510 20080919 Objective short data sheet - -
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product. NXP Semiconductors does not accept any liability in this respect.
Limiting values — Stress above one or more limiting values (as defined in
the Absolute Maximum Ratings System of IEC 60134) will cause permanent
damage to the device. Limiting values are stress ratings only and (proper)
operation of the device at these or any other conditions above those given in
the Recommended operating conditions section (if present) or the
Characteristics sections of this document is not warranted. Constant or
repeated exposure to limiting values will permanently and irreversibly affect
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automotive applications to automot ive specifications and standards, custome r
(a) shall use the product without NXP Semiconductors’ warranty of the
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liability, damages or failed product claims resulting from customer design and
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14.4 Licenses
14.5 Trademarks
Notice: All referenced b rands, produc t names, service names and trademarks
are the property of their respective ow ners.
MIFARE — is a trademark of NXP B.V.
MIFARE Plus — is a trademark of NXP B.V.
15. Contact information
For more information, please visit: http://www.nxp.com
For sales office addresses, please send an email to: salesaddresses@nxp.com
ICs with DPA Countermeasures functionality
NXP ICs containing functionality
implementing countermeasures to
Differential Power Analysis and Simple
Power Analysis are produced and sold
under applicable license from
Cryptography Research, Inc.
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16. Tables
Table 1. Quick reference data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Table 2. Ordering information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Table 3. Bonding pad assignments to smart card
contactless module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Table 4. ISO/IEC 14443-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Table 5. ISO/IEC 14443-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Table 6. Security level 0 command overview . . . . . . . . .12
Table 7. Security level 1 command overview. . . . . . . . . 12
Table 8. Security level 2 command overview. . . . . . . . . 13
Table 9. Security level 3 co mmand overview . . . . . . . . 13
Table 10. Limiting values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Table 11. Abbreviations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Table 12. Revision history . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
17. Figures
Fig 1. Block diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Fig 2. Contact assignments for SOT500-2 (MOA4). . . . .5
Fig 3. Memory organization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
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18. Contents
1 General description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
2 Features and benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
3 Applications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
4 Quick reference data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
5 Ordering information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
6 Block diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
7 Pinning information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
7.1 Smart card contactless module . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
8 Functional description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
8.1 Memory organization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
8.1.1 Manufacturer block. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
8.1.2 Data blocks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
8.1.2.1 Access conditions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
8.1.3 AES keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
8.1.4 Proximity check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
8.1.5 Multi-sector authentication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
8.1.6 Originality function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
8.2 Card activation and communication protocol . . 8
8.2.1 Backwards compatibility protocol . . . . . . . . . . . 8
8.2.2 ISO/IEC 14443-4 Protocol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
8.3 Security level switching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
8.4 Security level 0. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
8.5 Security level 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
8.6 Security level 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
8.7 Security level 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
9 Look-up tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
9.1 Security level 0, 1, 2, 3: ISO/IEC 14443-3 . . . 11
9.2 Security level 0, 1, 2, 3: ISO/IEC 14443-4 . . . 12
9.3 Security level 0 command overview . . . . . . . . 12
9.4 Security level 1 command overview . . . . . . . . 12
9.5 Security level 2 command overview . . . . . . . . 13
9.6 Security level 3 command overview . . . . . . . . 13
10 Limiting values. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
11 Abbreviations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
12 References . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
13 Revision history. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
14 Legal information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
14.1 Data sheet status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
14.2 Definitions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
14.3 Disclaimers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
14.4 Licenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
14.5 Trademarks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
15 Contact information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
16 Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
17 Figures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
18 Contents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20