MFRC531

The MFRC531 is a member of a new family of highly integrated reader ICs for contactless communication at 13.56 MHz. This family of reader ICs provide:

  • outstanding modulation and demodulation for passive contactless communication
  • a wide range of methods and protocols
  • a small, fully integrated package
  • pin compatibility with the MFRC500, MFRC530 and SLRC400

 

All protocol layers of the ISO/IEC 14443 A and ISO/IEC 14443 B communication standards are supported provided. Additional components, such as the oscillator, power supply, coil etc. are correctly applied. Standardized protocols, such as ISO/IEC 14443-4 and/or ISO/IEC 14443 B anti-collision are correctly implemented.

Key features

  • Highly integrated analog circuitry for demodulating and decoding card/label response
  • Buffered output drivers enable antenna connection using the minimum of external components
  • Proximity operating distance up to 100 mm
  • Supports both ISO/IEC 14443 A and ISO/IEC 14443 B standards
  • Supports the MIFARE Mini, MIFARE 1K, MIFARE 4K protocols
  • Contactless communication at MIFARE higher baud rates (up to 424 kBd)
  • Crypto1 and secure non-volatile internal key memory
  • Pin-compatible with the MFRC500, MFRC530 and the SLRC400
  • Parallel microprocessor interface with internal address latch and IRQ line
  • SPI compatibility
  • Flexible interrupt handling
  • Automatic detection of parallel microprocessor interface type
  • 64-byte send and receive FIFO buffer
  • Hard reset with low power function
  • Software controlled Power-down mode
  • Programmable timer
  • Unique serial number
  • User programmable start-up configuration
  • Bit-oriented and byte oriented framing
  • Independent power supply pins for analog, digital and transmitter modules
  • Internal oscillator buffer optimized for low phase jitter enables 13.56 MHz quartz connection
  • Clock frequency filtering
  • 3.3 V to 5 V operation for transmitter in short range and proximity applications
  • 3.3 V or 5 V operation for the digital module