Articles tagged with: Nxp and Nfc
NXP Propels NFC with World's First Industry Standard Chip
Semiconductor firm, nxp has unveiled what it says is the world's first truly industry standard Near Field Communication (NFC) controller, delivering a platform for handset manufacturers and operators to introduce NFC devices and services. The new nxp PN544 chip is based on the latest NFC specifications by the European Telecommunications Standard Institute (ETSI). more
Related Tags: near-field-communications, gsm, gsma, chipsets
NXP to Transfer its Mobile Services Business to Gemalto
nxp Semiconductor has announced that it is selling its mobile services business to smartcard vendor, Gemalto for an undisclosed amount. The related unit based in France will continue to develop and market software and service solutions compliant with the MIFARE4Mobile interface specifications which manage MIFARE-based applications in Near Field Communication (NFC) mobile devices. more
Related Tags: gemalto, semiconductor, intel, near-field-communication
First MIFARE Compatible SIM-Based Solution for Mobile NFC Services
Gemalto, nxp and Infineon have announced they are demonstrating the first mobile contactless solution compliant with the Single Wire Protocol (SWP) standard and compatible with MIFARE infrastructures. nxp's MIFARE contactless technology is widely deployed for transport networks and access management worldwide. Being compatible with MIFARE, in addition to all the ISO 14443 contactless infrastructures, the solution will enable users to benefit from any contactless service on his/her mobile phone. more
Related Tags: gemalto, sim, semiconductor, infineon-technologies, infineon
LogicaCMG Trials Mobile Payments in Dutch Supermarket
LogicaCMG has announced details of a pilot project at a branch of the Dutch supermarket, C1000 in Molenaarsgraaf, near Rotterdam where 100 customers will be able to pay for their shopping by mobile phone. This six month pilot is an open innovation initiative led by LogicaCMG and Schuitema (who own the C1000 supermarket chain) in close cooperation with Rabobank, KPN, nxp Semiconductors and RFID Platform Nederland. more
Related Tags: rfid, semiconductor, near-field-communication, mobile-payments, kpn, semiconductors, Netherlands
Mobile Phone SIM Cards Could Work with London's Oyster Cards
Related Tags: sim-card, gemalto, near-field-communication, semiconductors, london
Joint Venture for Smart Cards in Mobile Phones
nxp Semiconductors, formerly Philips Semiconductors, and Sony have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to establish by mid-year 2007 a joint venture (JV) that will drive global adoption of contactless smart card applications in mobile phones. The anticipated JV will plan, develop, produce and market a secure chip that will include both MIFARE and FeliCa operating systems and applications, as well as other contactless card operating systems and applications. more
Related Tags: smart-card
